If you’re feeling tired all the time, gaining weight you can’t explain, sleeping poorly, or noticing your drive and focus slipping, your hormones may be the reason. At Wellness Medical Center in Niles, IL, we offer physician-supervised hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for men and women — built around lab testing, not guesswork.
What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy restores the hormones your body no longer produces in healthy amounts. We specialize in bioidentical hormones — compounds structurally identical to what your body makes — including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and thyroid hormone.
Signs You May Need HRT
For men (low testosterone / low T): constant fatigue, loss of muscle mass, weight gain around the midsection, low libido, poor concentration, mood changes, and reduced motivation.
For women (perimenopause and menopause): hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, insomnia, mood swings, brain fog, low libido, and bone density loss.
If any of this sounds familiar, a simple blood test can tell us exactly where you stand.
Our Process: Testing First, Always
- Consultation — We review your symptoms, medical history, and goals.
- Comprehensive lab work — Total and free testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, DHEA-S, thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4), and more.
- Personalized plan — Based on your labs, not a template. Gels, creams, injections, or capsules — matched to your needs and preferences.
- Ongoing monitoring — We retest at regular intervals and adjust your dosing so your levels stay optimal and safe.
Why Choose Wellness Medical Center for HRT?
- Real physicians, local care. You’re treated by a board-certified family physician and experienced nurse practitioner — not a telehealth mill.
- Care in your language. We speak English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish.
- Whole-person approach. Hormones don’t work in isolation. We address nutrition, sleep, stress, and lifestyle alongside your therapy.
- Convenient Niles location. Free parking, minutes from Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Skokie, and Des Plaines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does hormone replacement therapy cost?
A: Costs depend on the therapy type and your individual plan. We offer transparent self-pay pricing — call (847) 375-9711 for current rates.
Q: Is testosterone therapy safe?
A: When prescribed and monitored by a physician with regular lab work, testosterone therapy is considered safe for appropriate candidates. We screen carefully and monitor throughout treatment.
Q: How soon will I feel results?
A: Many patients notice improved energy and sleep within 3–6 weeks, with full benefits building over 3–6 months.
Q: Do I need HRT forever?
A: Not necessarily. We reassess regularly — some patients use HRT for a season of life, others longer-term. Your plan evolves with you.
Q: Do you treat both men and women?
A: Yes. Low testosterone affects men most visibly, but women also benefit from testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone optimization.
Ready to find out where your levels stand? Call Wellness Medical Center at (847) 375-9711 or book your consultation online.