Harlene C.
3 reviews
a year ago
I've been seeing Jennifer for years for hormone replacement therapy. If you're struggling with hormone or testosterone symptoms and you're tired of being told everything looks normal, go see Jennifer at Jewell.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Dan Butler, Medical DirectorLast reviewed August 2026Written by Jewell Wellness Clinical Team. Editorial policy
Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, restores hormones your body no longer makes in adequate amounts, most often estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone. At Jewell Wellness in Denham Springs and Baton Rouge, bioidentical hormones, hormone pellet therapy, and testosterone therapy treat menopause, perimenopause, and low testosterone. Dosing follows labs, and individual results vary.
What does hormone replacement therapy treat?
Menopause
Hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, vaginal dryness, and mood changes that follow the drop in estrogen and progesterone. Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for moderate to severe menopause symptoms, according to The Menopause Society.
Perimenopause
The years before your final period, when hormones swing rather than simply decline. Irregular cycles, new anxiety, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain often begin here, sometimes in your late thirties or forties, while labs still look borderline.
Low testosterone in men
Fatigue, low libido, loss of muscle, poor sleep, and low mood can all point to low testosterone. Because these symptoms have several possible causes, we confirm with lab testing before recommending testosterone therapy.
Hormone pellet therapy or injections: which is right for you?
There is no single best delivery method. The right choice depends on how steady you want your levels, how often you want to think about treatment, and how quickly we may need to adjust your dose.
Bioidentical pellets
Tiny inserts placed under the skin in a quick in office visit. They release hormones steadily for roughly three to six months, so there is nothing to remember between visits. Best for patients who want consistency and low maintenance.
Injections
Given weekly or biweekly, either in clinic or at home once you are trained. Doses can be adjusted quickly, which helps when we are still dialing in your levels or when your needs change over time.
Other prescribed forms
Creams, patches, and oral options have a place too, including FDA approved menopause hormone therapy that insurance is more likely to cover. Your provider walks you through the tradeoffs.
How to start HRT and what to expect
- Step 1
Consultation
We sit down with your history, symptoms, and goals. No rushing, no scripted checklist.
- Step 2
Lab work
Hormone levels, metabolic panels, and blood counts relevant to your health, available with convenient in-house testing.
- Step 3
Your plan
Dr. Dan Butler reviews your labs and builds a personalized protocol: method, dose, and schedule.
- Step 4
Follow up
We recheck labs and symptoms, then adjust. Hormone therapy is managed over time, not set once and forgotten.
How much does hormone replacement therapy cost?
Hormone replacement therapy cost depends on the method. Testosterone injections generally run about $30 to $100 a month, compounded bioidentical plans about $100 to $350 a month, and pellet insertions about $250 and up each, a few times a year. Many insurance plans cover FDA approved menopause hormone therapy, while compounded bioidentical hormones and hormone pellet therapy are usually paid out of pocket.
We do not quote a single flat price for hormone therapy, because your method, dose, and lab needs shape the cost. Your exact pricing is confirmed at your consultation before anything begins.
Is HRT safe? Why physician oversight matters
Hormone therapy is real medicine. Dosing that is too high, too low, or unmonitored can leave symptoms untreated or introduce avoidable risk. No hormone therapy is risk free, and the label bioidentical does not change that on its own. Safety comes from correct dosing, appropriate candidacy, and consistent follow up.
At Jewell Wellness, every plan is overseen by Medical Director Dr. Dan Butler, with regular lab monitoring built in. We follow guidance from authoritative sources including the FDA, The Menopause Society, and the National Institutes of Health, and we tell you honestly what to expect. Individual results vary.
HRT cost, safety, and other common questions
See all 23 answers in our hormone therapy and medical weight loss FAQ, or read our medical weight loss and GLP-1 guide.
Hormone replacement therapy near Baton Rouge
Our clinic sits at 2626 S Range Ave Suite 200 in Denham Springs, an easy drive from across Livingston Parish and East Baton Rouge. Patients come to us from:
- Denham Springs
- Baton Rouge
- Walker
- Livingston
- Prairieville
- Central
Also caring for patients in Watson, Zachary, and Gonzales. Read more about HRT in Denham Springs, testosterone therapy near Baton Rouge, or hormone pellet therapy near Baton Rouge.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Book a consultation and we will review your symptoms, order the right labs, and build a hormone plan overseen by our Medical Director.