Specialized Mental Health Care for Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women
Because you deserve healthcare that understands you
What is Enlight Mental Health and Wellness?
Enlight provides mental health services to perimenopausal and menopausal women. Historically, middle aged women have been told by the medical establishment to “suck it up” and “deal with” the multitude of symptoms experienced during the menopause transition. Most women start to experience mental health symptoms before physical symptoms- anxiety that comes out of nowhere, mood swings, irritability, brain fog, lack of focus or “scatter brained”, depression or sadness, lack of focus, lack of motivation, insomnia, and many more. If treatment is started, it is usually a prescription for an antidepressant or sleep aid; the root cause of hormone imbalance or deficiency is not addressed. At Enlight, you receive a comprehensive mental health evaluation and discuss if hormone imbalance could be causing your symptoms. If appropriate, hormone replacement will be discussed and prescribed at your visit.
Benefits of BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy)
Recipients have reported:
Mental Health Benefits
- Anxiety improvement
- Depression relief
- Better cognition
- Improved mood
- Better sleep
- Enhanced focus
Physical Health Benefits
- Bone density
- Hair health
- Skin health
- Muscle mass
- Inflammation reduction
- Diabetes prevention
Counseling
Your provider will spend time with you to understand contributing factors to your mental health symptoms. Lifestyle interventions such as diet, exercise, stress reduction will also be discussed at your visit. We will also identify any past treatments, medications, or interventions that have been effective for your symptoms.
What to Expect
Before Your Visit
- Complete patient portal forms
- Provide insurance information
- Submit driver’s license copy
During Your Visit
- Review medical history
- Discuss current symptoms
- Explore treatment options
Lab Work
- Bring current lab results
- Review bloodwork findings
- Order additional tests if needed
BHRT FAQs
What is hormone replacement therapy?
HRT, Hormone Replacement Therapy, is the prescription treatment to replace or “boost” the vital hormones a woman needs for optimal health. Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone steadily decline as a woman enters perimenopause; once menopause is reached these levels can be so low that they are not detectable. Perimenopause can start for a woman in her 30s and last until she reaches menopause. The decline in these hormones can trigger a multitude of symptoms. Some of the most common include hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a prescription treatment used to boost hormone levels, by replenishing the estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone that diminish over time.
How long do I stay on BHRT?
Once HRT is started and symptom relief achieved, HRT is recommended lifelong. The benefits of HRT after menopause are multifactorial and shown to prevent many chronic diseases
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Enlight Mental Health and Wellness currently accepts the following insurance plans.
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Optum
Cost of BHRT
BHRT is covered by insurance; please refer to your prescription drug plan coverage
In special circumstances, a specific dose of a hormone may be necessary and not carried by a commercial pharmacy. In this instance, a compounding pharmacy will fill your tailored prescription.
*Insurance Plans Accepted:
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Optum
**If we do not accept your insurance and you are self-pay, the following rates apply:
- Initial office visit is 60 minute- thorough health history and plan of treatment- $275
- Follow up office visit is 30 minutes- evaluation of treatment and adjustment to medication (if indicated)- $135
- We are unable to accept Medicaid, including as “self-pay”
