WOMEN'S HORMONE OPTIMIZATION
A data-driven medical approach to supporting energy, mood, sleep, and metabolic health through perimenopause and menopause.
"You’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone."
Moonshot Medical and Performance offers medical provider-led Women’s Hormone Optimization at our clinic in Park Ridge, IL. We provide data-driven care for women in Chicago’s northwest suburbs navigating perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic health changes.
WHAT WOMEN'S HORMONE OPTIMIZATION MEANS
Definition: Women’s hormone optimization is a comprehensive medical service that balances sex hormones, thyroid levels, and metabolic markers to resolve symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain.
Optimization goes far beyond replacing estrogen. It is a whole-system approach that evaluates how your sex hormones, thyroid, stress response, metabolism, sleep, and body composition interact.
We do not practice "symptom chasing." Instead, we use medical evaluation, personalized strategy, and consistent tracking to address the root causes of how you feel.
Our goal is to help you navigate hormonal shifts with clarity and control, rather than just "getting through it."
PERIMENOPAUSE VS. MENOPAUSE (AND WHY SYMPTOMS CAN START YEARS EARLY)
The transition years leading up to menopause. Hormones fluctuate wildly, often causing symptoms like sleep disruption, mood swings, and cycle irregularity years before your period stops.
Defined medically as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle. At this stage, hormone production has stabilized at a lower baseline.
COMMON REASONS WOMEN SEEK EVALUATION
Patients often seek our medical provider-led care when they experience:
- • Hot flashes / night sweats
- • Sleep disruption / waking at 2–4am
- • Brain fog / difficulty concentrating
- • Mood changes / irritability / anxiety
- • Low energy / fatigue
- • Feeling "not like myself"
- • Weight gain (especially midsection)
- • Low libido
- • Joint aches / muscle soreness / slower recovery
- • Hair thinning / skin changes
- • PMS changes / heavier or irregular cycles
THE PROBLEM WITH "NORMAL"
It is a common frustration: you feel significant changes in your body, yet your labs come back "normal."
This happens because standard reference ranges are population-based averages, not optimal functional targets. Furthermore, a single lab snapshot can be misleading because women's hormones fluctuate dynamically across cycles and life stages.
We focus on your individual baseline, tracking trends over time, and placing your data in the context of your symptoms.
The Moonshot Difference: Unlike standard care, we use data-driven diagnostics to treat how you feel, not just to check a box on a standard lab range.
WHAT WE LOOK AT (BEYOND A SINGLE HORMONE)
- Sex Hormones (Contextualized)
- Thyroid Function Markers
- Stress / Cortisol Patterns
- Metabolic Health Markers (Insulin Resistance)
- Nutrient Status (When Appropriate)
- Body Composition Data (DEXA)
THE MOONSHOT CLINICAL APPROACH
MEASURE
Comprehensive diagnostics to see the full picture.
INTERPRET
Connecting your symptoms, history, trends, and goals.
OPTIMIZE
An individualized, medically guided plan for your physiology.
TRACK
Monitoring over time to adjust and refine as you progress.
TOOLS WE MAY USE
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Clinician-Guided Hormone Optimization (When Appropriate)
- Sleep and Recovery Strategies
- Metabolic and Body Composition Support
- Targeted Micronutrient Support
- Recovery & Optimization Therapies
WHAT PROGRESS OFTEN LOOKS LIKE
While results are individual, patients who follow our protocols often report:
- ✓ Steadier energy throughout the day
- ✓ Improved sleep quality
- ✓ Clearer thinking and focus
- ✓ More stable mood
- ✓ Confidence in health decisions
THIS IS A GOOD FIT IF...
- ✓ You want thorough evaluation, not quick fixes.
- ✓ You want data combined with clinical guidance.
- ✓ You are looking for a long-term health strategy.
THIS IS NOT A FIT IF...
- × You want one-off injections without assessment.
- × You are looking for cosmetic med-spa style services.
- × You don't want labs or follow-up care.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is perimenopause and how do I know if I’m in it?
Perimenopause is the hormonal transition leading to menopause, often starting in a woman's late 30s. Symptoms include cycle changes, sleep disruption, and mood swings, occurring years before periods stop.
What’s the difference between women’s hormone optimization and a med spa?
Moonshot Medical and Performance is a clinic practicing Performance Medicine, not a cosmetic med spa. We focus on internal physiology and metabolic health using comprehensive diagnostics led by licensed medical providers.
Do I need labs if my symptoms are obvious?
Yes. Symptoms reveal how you feel, but labs reveal the root cause. We test thyroid, cortisol, and sex hormones to distinguish between issues like iron deficiency and hormonal imbalance.
Why do doctors say my labs are normal?
Standard "normal" ranges are population averages designed to detect disease, not optimization. We use functional ranges to identify why you feel "off" even when standard tests look fine.
Is hormone optimization only for menopause?
No. We treat women in perimenopause and even earlier. If you experience fatigue, weight gain, or cycle irregularity, we optimize your health regardless of age.
Is this covered by insurance?
We’re out-of-network with most plans. Many patients use HSA or FSA funds, and we can provide documentation for reimbursement where applicable.
How long does it take to notice changes?
Relief from hot flashes can happen quickly. Deep metabolic repair and energy stabilization typically require 3–6 months of consistent, data-driven care.
What if I’m sensitive to treatments?
We prioritize safety by measuring first. Our providers adjust protocols based on your specific lab data and feedback to ensure treatments work with your body.
How do you personalize care?
Every plan is unique. We build your treatment on your specific bloodwork, medical history, and lifestyle goals, avoiding cookie-cutter protocols.
START WITH CLARITY
Schedule a consultation and diagnostics review at our Park Ridge, IL clinic to establish your baseline.