The Wake Her Up community is made up of more than 57,000 women coming together to share experiences, support one another, and find trusted care during perimenopause. Together, we’ve created a list of questions to help you find the right hormone therapy provider for your unique needs.
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Why This Matters
If you’re experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and your doctor:
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refuses to run labs, or
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tells you your results are “within the normal range”
…it may be time to find a provider who will optimize your hormones until you feel good—not just “normal.”
Be Prepared Before You Call
✔️ Know your symptoms. Hormone imbalance can show up in over 100 ways—from brain fog and mood swings to fatigue and weight changes.
👉 See the full list of 102+ symptoms HERE.
✔️ Write them down. Don’t let brain fog get in the way of clearly sharing what you’re experiencing.
Questions to Ask a Hormone Therapy Provider
(There are no right or wrong answers—these questions are here to help you understand your options and what a provider can offer. Some may not apply depending on their practice.)
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What types of hormone therapy treatments do you offer?
(Pellets, creams, injections, patches, lozenges, troches, thyroid hormones, nutritional guidance, supplements, lifestyle coaching) -
Do you prescribe testosterone?
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How do you test my baseline hormone levels before starting therapy?
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When do you schedule follow-up testing, and how often after starting treatment?
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Do you require testing before making changes to my plan?
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If testing isn’t required, can I request it?
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Can you run labs through my insurance?
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Do you test both total and free testosterone?
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If I want additional labs, can I request them?
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Can I take my prescriptions to a pharmacy of my choice?
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If you recommend supplements, am I required to buy them from you—or can I purchase elsewhere with your list?
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If I have questions or concerns, how can I reach you?
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After starting treatment, what symptoms suggest my levels aren’t optimal?
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What symptoms would concern you as my provider?
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If I develop side effects (lowered voice, facial hair growth, anger, hair loss), what is your protocol?
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Based on my current symptoms and your experience, what results would you hope to see for me over the next year?
Remember
✨ This is not medical advice. It’s a resource created by women, for women.
✨ Please advocate for your own body.
✨ Get to know yourself, trust yourself, and listen to what feels right for you.
You are not crazy.
You deserve to feel Awake & Alive.
♥Marcella Hill, Founder of Wake Her Up
