Winona provides tailored bioidentical HRT delivery options to suit your hormone needs and lifestyle. Learn more to begin your personalized treatment plan with confidence.
This convenient topical cream is applied directly to the skin. Through this method, the hormones are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, more quickly distributing treatment throughout the body.
The following hormones are available in body cream:
Fast-absorbing treatment method
Convenient option for dual-hormones in one product
Consistent delivery and effects, reduced fluctuation
Comfortable, simple application
Get started with customized body treatments.
Localized vaginal cream is applied directly into the vagina. This targeted, comfortable method provides fast-acting relief for genitourinary symptoms.
The following hormones are available in vaginal cream:
Targeted relief for genitourinary symptoms
Reduced risk of side effects due to local application
Fast-absorbing treatment method
Protection for breast and endometrial tissue
Lower dose needed to achieve results
Get started with customized vaginal cream treatments.
HRT capsules or tablets are taken daily. This quick, simple method is absorbed through the digestive system for systemic hormone delivery. Winona's estrogen comes in vegan tablets, while progesterone and DHEA capsules contain gelatin.
The following hormones are available in pills:
Systemic hormone distribution
Most effective delivery of DHEA
Non-topical option, beneficial for those with sensitive skin
Simple and familiar daily method
Get started with customized pills treatments.
Patches are small, sticker-like adhesives that comfortably attach to the skin for direct absorption. This convenient method offers a gradual, controlled hormone release, without the need for daily administration. Patches are changed once or twice weekly.
The following hormones are available in patches:
Simple, low-maintenance application
Stable release of hormones throughout the day
Good for those with GI issues, no oral ingestion required
Less frequent application for easier consistency
Get started with customized patch treatments.
Start treatment that fits your lifestyle, so you can focus on feeling great.
All of Winona's treatment methods are effective, so the method of delivery is a personal choice made between each patient and their doctor. Factors like the hormones prescribed, cost, and lifestyle can help patients make the best choice for their needs.
As our treatments are available by prescription only, all requests to change a prescription must be submitted through your Winona doctor. It's important to keep them up-to-date on any concerns that you have, so they can adjust your treatment plan as needed or desired.
Winona doctors thoroughly review the information provided in your medical intake to determine the appropriate dosages. That said, Winona doctors take a conservative approach to dosing, starting with a low dose and increasing if necessary.
In accordance with the North American Menopause Society and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Winona does not require any type of bloodwork or hormone testing to be prescribed an HRT treatment plan. Hormone levels vary greatly from day-to-day and even hour-to-hour, so testing is not the most accurate way to determine if a patient could benefit from HRT. At Winona, our physicians prescribe and adjust HRT based on the severity of your symptoms.
Winona physicians rely on the information you provide during intake to assess whether or not you're a good candidate for HRT. For appropriately screened patients without contraindications, HRT is a safe and highly effective treatment for perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
