Hormone Replacement Therapy in Denver, Colorado
Personalized hormone care at Onus IV Therapy + Longevity: bioidentical hormones, testosterone therapy and the lab testing behind them, with consults from licensed nurse practitioners.
Not sure where to start? Take the testosterone quiz or the perimenopause quiz.
What is hormone replacement therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that replaces hormones your body makes less of over time, such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Providers may consider it for adults with symptoms related to perimenopause, menopause, low testosterone or age-related hormone decline. At Onus IV Therapy + Longevity in Denver, every hormone plan starts with blood work and a one-on-one review with a nurse practitioner.
Onus offers three ways to begin: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and the hormone lab panels that guide both.
Find the right starting point
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones with the same chemical structure as those the body makes. Compounded hormone products, including compounded pellets, are not FDA-approved, and bioidentical does not mean safer or more effective.
- Bioidentical hormone pellets, placed in the clinic if your provider recommends them
- Your provider reviews your lab results and history first
- Follow-up labs and check-ins
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Testosterone therapy for adults, prescribed only after an individual evaluation by a provider.
- Symptom review
- Lab-confirmed levels
- Injections, troches, cream or capsules
Hormone Lab Panels
The blood work behind every plan: testosterone, estradiol, vitamin D, a CBC and metabolic panel, and more, before any therapy begins.
- Drawn by a nurse
- Reviewed with a provider
- Results in about 2 to 5 days
- PSA included in the men's panel
Not sure which fits? Start with a hormone lab panel. Your results point to the right next step.
How hormone therapy works at Onus
Your plan is guided by your lab results and medical history.
- Symptom review and consultTell us what you're noticing. Take a short quiz online or schedule a consultation with a nurse practitioner. Therapy is only considered after a provider reviews your labs and history. Some visits may be by telehealth, but a telehealth visit does not guarantee a prescription, and an in-person evaluation may be required.
- Lab drawA nurse draws your blood at any Onus clinic, 7 days a week (Mon–Thu 10–4, Fri 10–3, Sat–Sun 10–2). No fasting needed. Results are ready in about 2 to 5 days.
- Personalized planA nurse practitioner reviews your results with you. If therapy is a fit, your plan is built around your levels and may include bioidentical hormones or testosterone therapy.
- Follow-up and monitoringHormone levels change, so your plan can too. One follow-up lab draw is included with your initial panel, and your provider adjusts your plan as needed.
How BHRT pellet therapy works
- Lab draw and a consult with a nurse practitioner.
- If your provider recommends pellet therapy and you decide to move forward, insertion may be scheduled at the same visit or a later one. Insertion is a small in-office procedure with risks, such as bruising, infection or pellet extrusion, that your provider will review with you.
- Follow-up labs about 4 weeks after insertion. Your provider reviews the results and decides whether any change to your plan is appropriate.
- Ongoing check-ins with your provider throughout treatment. Your provider may also discuss over-the-counter supplements. Supplements are not FDA-approved to treat any condition. Onus sells some supplements, and you are never required to buy from us.
Who is hormone therapy for?
Hormone therapy may be an option for adults whose symptoms are related to changing hormone levels. The signs people report often look different for women and men.
Symptoms some women report
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Poor sleep and low energy
- Mood changes
- Lower sex drive
- Changes in body composition
These are common in perimenopause and menopause. See how BHRT for women works, or take the perimenopause quiz.
Symptoms some men report
- Ongoing fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Reduced muscle mass
- Lower sex drive
These have many causes, and a lab panel and provider review are needed. Learn more about TRT.
These signs have many possible causes. Only a lab panel and a provider review can tell you whether hormones are involved.
HRT, BHRT and TRT: what's the difference?
HRT is the umbrella term. BHRT and TRT are two types of hormone replacement therapy, and some people use both. Read the full comparison →
| HRT | BHRT | TRT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Any treatment that replaces declining hormones | HRT using hormones with the same chemical structure as those your body makes (compounded versions are not FDA-approved) | HRT focused on testosterone |
| Typically for | Adults with symptoms of hormone decline | Women in perimenopause or menopause, and adults with age-related decline | Adults, after provider evaluation |
| Delivery | Varies by hormone | Set in your plan | Injections, sublingual troches, topical cream, oral capsules |
| Start here | Schedule a consultation | Explore BHRT | Explore TRT |
Whichever path fits, it starts with hormone testing.
Why choose Onus for hormone therapy in Denver?
Licensed nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants with emergency-room experience.
Onus's medical director, Dr. Benjamin Wilks, MD, an emergency-room physician and Onus co-founder, provides medical oversight of Onus's clinical services. Hormone consults and treatment are provided by Onus nurse practitioners.
Every plan starts with your blood work and is adjusted as your levels change.
Family-owned and operated along the Front Range.
Labs, consults, treatment and follow-up with the same Onus providers.
Lab draws 7 days a week at every clinic.
How much does hormone therapy cost in Denver?
Pricing depends on your labs and your plan. Starting points:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial hormone lab panel (women or men), includes one follow-up lab draw | $195 |
| Nurse practitioner consult (1 hour). If your provider recommends BHRT pellets and you choose to have them placed at the same visit, $50 is credited toward the procedure. There is no obligation. | $150 |
| BHRT pellet insertion, women (follow-up labs about 4 weeks later) | $375 |
| BHRT pellet insertion, men (follow-up labs about 4 weeks later) | $750 |
| TRT, depending on formulation | From $130 |
Compounded hormone pellets are not FDA-approved. Pellet insertion is a procedure with risks your provider will review with you.
Members save 10% on select hormone replacement services, which may include testosterone and BHRT, and on lab bundles. Ask us which services qualify. Full details on menu and pricing, BHRT and TRT.
Where to get hormone therapy in Denver and along the Front Range
Hormone consults and lab draws are available at every Onus location.
“Truly Life-Changing Care! From the moment I walked in, I felt more like a guest than a patient. Since starting HRT, I have energy again, I sleep well, my sex drive is back, and I feel like myself for the first time in years. Onus listens, truly cares, and looks at the whole person—not just symptoms.”Brandi H., Google review
This is one client's experience, from a public Google review. It is not a promise or a prediction of your results. Hormone therapy has risks and is not right for everyone, and compounded and pellet products are not FDA-approved.
Hormone replacement therapy FAQs
Is HRT the same as BHRT?
Not exactly. HRT is the broad term for any treatment that replaces declining hormones. BHRT is one type of HRT that uses hormones with the same chemical structure as those the body makes, which does not make it safer or more effective.
What's the difference between HRT and TRT?
TRT is a type of HRT focused on testosterone. HRT can also include estrogen and progesterone. The FDA has not approved a testosterone product for women, so when testosterone is used for a woman it is off-label, based on your provider's judgment after an individual evaluation. Your provider will review the risks and alternatives with you.
How do I know if hormone therapy is right for me?
Fatigue, poor sleep, low sex drive and mood changes have many possible causes. The way to find out whether hormones are involved is to test your levels and review the results with a licensed provider.
Do I need a lab test before starting?
Yes. Every hormone plan at Onus starts with a lab draw that measures hormones such as testosterone and estradiol along with other biomarkers. A nurse practitioner reviews your results with you before any treatment is recommended. Lab draws are available 7 days a week at every Onus clinic.
Is hormone replacement therapy safe?
Hormone therapy has risks, and they vary by hormone, dose, delivery method and the person. Depending on the therapy, risks can include blood clots, stroke, certain cancers, higher red blood cell counts, high blood pressure and effects on fertility. It is not appropriate for everyone. Providers review your history and labs first, and follow-up monitoring is planned with your provider. Compounded and pellet products have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.
How long does hormone therapy take?
Timing and response vary by person and plan. Your provider will tell you what follow-up to expect. No specific result is promised.
Take the first step
Start with a consult or a lab draw, and get a hormone plan built around your results by an experienced Onus team.
This page is educational and is not medical advice. A provider decides whether any treatment is appropriate after an individual evaluation. Compounded hormone products, including compounded pellets, are not FDA-approved. The FDA has not reviewed them for safety, effectiveness or quality. Bioidentical does not mean safer or more effective. Risks and results vary.