Hormone therapy
Bioidentical estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, plus thyroid and DHEA support. Delivered as creams, patches, pellets, injections or oral, based on your labs, symptoms and risk profile.
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Anchorage · Women's Hormone Health
You were told it's"just your age."You deserve real answers.
Hot flashes, 3 a.m. wake-ups, brain fog, weight that won't move, a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar. These are signs of shifting hormones, and they're treatable. And no, starting hormone therapy is not the cancer sentence you may have been warned about.
Led by Anna Hunter, FNPLabs before any treatmentTelehealth follow-upsNo membership required
Why it's so confusing
One study scared a generation of women. The science moved on.
If you've heard that hormones cause cancer, heart attacks or dementia, you're not alone. Most of it traces back to 2002. Here's what's happened since.
2002
The Women's Health Initiative headlines. A large trial of an older oral estrogen plus a synthetic progestin was stopped early, and the news reported "HRT causes breast cancer." Prescriptions fell sharply almost overnight.[1]
2000s–2010s
A closer look at who was studied. Participants averaged 63 years old, often a decade or more past menopause. Later analyses found that age, timing and hormone type change the picture.
2020
20-year follow-up. Women in the WHI who took estrogen alone had lower breast cancer rates than women on placebo.[2]
2022
The Menopause Society position. For healthy women under 60, or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits of hormone therapy generally outweigh the risks for treating symptoms and preventing bone loss.[3]
2025
The FDA removes the "black box." The FDA announced it would remove the broad boxed warnings about heart disease, breast cancer and dementia from menopausal hormone therapy labels.[4]
How we can help
Three programs, one provider who knows your whole story
Hormones, weight and energy are connected. Anna treats them together instead of passing you between clinics.
GLP-1 weight loss
Semaglutide or tirzepatide with medical supervision, built around protecting muscle and planning for the long term. You can pair it with hormones in one combo intake.
Explore GLP-1sPeptide therapy
Sermorelin, NAD+, GHK-Cu, PDA and TB-500, with plain answers about what the evidence does and doesn't show.
Explore peptidesWhat to expect
Test first. Then treat. Then fine-tune.
Intake visit
A 60-minute visit with Anna, or 75 minutes for the hormones + GLP-1 combo. She covers your symptoms, history, goals and every fear you've been told.
Comprehensive labs
Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, DHEA and safety markers, read alongside your symptoms rather than as a single number.
Your plan
The dose, the delivery method, what to expect and when, and the specific risks and benefits for you, in writing.
Follow-up & adjust
15- or 30-minute follow-ups, in person or by telehealth, with repeat labs to keep you safe and dialed in.
Your provider
Meet Anna Hunter, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner~19 yrs ER & trauma nursingHormones · GLP-1 · Peptides
Anna spent nearly two decades as an emergency and trauma nurse before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner in private practice and urgent care. Today she leads the hormone, GLP-1 weight loss and peptide programs at You Aesthetics.
She's also a wife, a mom of nine and a grandmother, and she lifts, runs, hikes and skis. She knows what it's like to have no time, and she builds plans that fit real Alaska lives.
Read Anna's storyIs this for you?
Who we help
A great fit if you…
- Are in your late 30s to 60s and don't feel like yourself
- Were told your labs are "normal" but still feel off
- Want hormone therapy but are scared by what you've heard
- Are fighting midlife weight gain and want a medical approach
- Want a provider who explains the why and answers every question
Probably not the right fit if you…
- Want a prescription without labs or follow-up
- Are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
- Have an active hormone-sensitive cancer (we'll coordinate with your oncologist instead)
- Need emergency or urgent care (call 911)
Straight answers
Questions women ask us most
Will hormone therapy give me breast cancer?
For most healthy women who start hormone therapy before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the change in breast cancer risk is small, and it depends on the type of hormones used. In the Women's Health Initiative, women who took estrogen alone (women without a uterus) had fewer breast cancers over long-term follow-up than women on placebo. The combination of estrogen with a synthetic progestin (medroxyprogesterone) showed a small increase, roughly 8 more cases per 10,000 women per year. Anna reviews your personal and family history and helps you weigh your own numbers before you decide.
Why was I told hormones cause cancer?
Most of that fear traces back to the first Women's Health Initiative headlines in 2002. That study used older hormone formulas, and its participants averaged 63 years old, often many years past menopause. Later analyses showed that timing, age and hormone type matter a great deal. In November 2025 the FDA announced it would remove the broad "black box" warnings about heart disease, breast cancer and dementia from menopausal hormone therapy labels.
Do I need lab work before starting?
Yes. At You Aesthetics, a hormone panel is part of every intake. It usually includes estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid markers and DHEA, along with markers that help confirm the treatment is safe for you. In perimenopause, hormone levels swing day to day, so Anna reads your labs alongside your symptoms rather than treating a single number.
Can I take a GLP-1 and hormone therapy together?
Yes, and many women do. The two address different parts of the problem: hormones address the symptoms and metabolic changes of menopause, and GLP-1s address appetite and blood sugar. Anna offers a 75-minute combo intake that builds both into one plan.
Does insurance cover this?
You Aesthetics is a cash-pay clinic with pay-as-you-go visits and no required membership. Many patients use HSA or FSA funds, and financing is available through PatientFi. Lab and pharmacy costs vary, and we're happy to walk you through them before you commit.
How do I get started?
Book a 60-minute Hormone Therapy Intake with Anna Hunter, FNP. If weight is also a goal, book the 75-minute Women's Hormones & GLP-1 Combo Intake instead. You can book online or call (907) 349-7744.
Your next step
Ready for real answers?
Start with a 60-minute hormone intake with Anna. She reviews your history, symptoms, labs and goals. You'll leave with a plan, or a clear answer that hormones aren't the right fit for you.
Sources
- Writing Group for the Women's Health Initiative. Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy postmenopausal women. JAMA, 2002. View source
- Chlebowski RT, et al. Association of menopausal hormone therapy with breast cancer incidence and mortality during long-term follow-up of the WHI trials. JAMA, 2020. View source
- The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society (now The Menopause Society). Menopause, 2022. View source
- FDA to remove boxed warnings from menopausal hormone therapies. Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), November 10, 2025. View source