Optimized Hormones
Equal an Optimized You.
A woman’s hormone levels change over time. These changes can cause mood swings, weight gain, depression, and anxiety, making you feel like you’re not even yourself anymore. Hormone optimization is all about restoring hormonal balance and getting you back to feeling like yourself.
But hormonal balance is about much more than how you feel. Balancing hormones protects heart, brain, and bone health. It may even reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Do You Have a Hormone Imbalance?
Hormonal imbalance is extremely common in women. Unfortunately, it’s often overlooked, and the effects are wrongly attributed to other causes. Some common signs of hormone imbalance in women include:
- Weight gain or loss
- Acne
- Menstrual cycle problems
- Menopause symptoms
- Depression and anxiety
- Mood swings
- Dry skin
- Thinning hair
- Low libido
- Pain during intercourse
How Do We Treat Female Hormone Imbalance?
Dr. Russo started Essenza Health because she wasn’t feeling like herself and needed something to change. She was Patient One, as we like to say. So, she knows exactly how you’re feeling and has built her entire practice around helping others feel better just as she did for herself.
The Essenza Team begins all treatments with comprehensive lab work that can help identify specific imbalances. This, combined with the patient’s health history and symptoms, allows us to create a custom treatment plan. Once that plan is in motion, we will closely monitor progress and make any adjustments needed to optimize results and get you back to being you.

FAQs
Why do your hormones need to be replaced?
Hormone levels drop as women age, and hormone replacement therapy is an important preventative measure to protect your health and well-being. Even if you’re feeling well, you may need treatment.
Is hormone optimization safe?
Yes, hormone optimization under the care of a doctor based on bloodwork, especially when using bio-identical hormones, is a safe medical treatment.
What are the benefits of customized hormone replacement therapy?
When you opt for customized hormone replacement therapy tailored to your body’s needs, you get better results with minimal risk.
How can hormone optimization improve my quality of life?
Women with hormone replacement therapy notice fewer problems with hot flashes and mood swings. They often see their skin and hair improving, and those interested in having a baby may improve their fertility levels.
Additional Information
For those interested in learning more about hormone optimization and its impact on women's health, we recommend the following resources:
The New York Times article on Understanding Menopause, Hot Flashes, and Hormone Therapy offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and solutions related to menopausal symptoms.
This insightful video discussion provides a visual guide to hormone therapy, its benefits, and the science behind it.
Think You Need Hormone Optimization? Let’s Talk About It.
Maybe you need hormone optimization. Maybe you don’t. Let’s chat about how you’re feeling and find out what’s going on. We will get you back to feeling like yourself. Call Essenza Health today to schedule an appointment.