Menopause & Hormone Therapy in Steilacoom, WA
Physician-supervised menopause and hormone therapy care for women — personalized, evidence-based, and integrated into your primary care at Dunn Family Medicine.
Menopause Care for Women in Steilacoom and Nearby Communities
Perimenopause and menopause bring real, sometimes disruptive changes — hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood shifts, vaginal discomfort, and more. These symptoms are not something you simply have to endure. Physician-supervised hormone therapy can meaningfully reduce them for many women.
At Dunn Family Medicine in Steilacoom, WA, we approach menopause care with a thorough evaluation — your symptoms, health history, and lab work — and build a treatment plan tailored to you. As your primary care physicians, we monitor your response over time and adjust as your needs change.
Hormone therapy is available to DPC members as part of their ongoing care. Women in Steilacoom, Lakewood, DuPont, University Place, and surrounding Pierce County communities are welcome to reach out — no referral needed.
Symptoms Hormone Therapy May Help With
- Hot flashes and night sweats during perimenopause or menopause
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort
- Sleep disturbances related to hormonal changes
- Mood changes and irritability
- Decreased libido
- Bone density loss (osteoporosis prevention)
- Fatigue and cognitive fog
Our Approach
Comprehensive Evaluation
We review your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. Lab work measures relevant hormone levels and helps rule out other contributing factors.
Individualized Treatment Plan
Based on your results and goals, we discuss treatment options — which may include FDA-approved hormone therapies or non-hormonal alternatives — and review the risks and benefits for your specific situation.
Ongoing Monitoring
Hormone therapy requires follow-up. We schedule regular check-ins and repeat labs to assess your response, fine-tune dosing, and ensure your safety over time.
Treatment Options We Discuss
- Estrogen therapy (patches, gels, creams, oral)
- Progesterone therapy
- FDA-approved bioidentical hormone preparations
- Thyroid optimization
- Non-hormonal alternatives for symptom management
Hormone Therapy and Your DPC Membership
As a DPC member, your hormone therapy consultations, follow-up visits, and lab reviews are included in your monthly membership fee. Medications and lab costs are separate but available at wholesale pricing.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Noel Dunn, MD, FAAFP — Board-Certified in Family Medicine & Obesity Medicine, Dunn Family Medicine, Steilacoom, WA. Last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is hormone therapy for menopause?
- Hormone therapy supplements hormones — most commonly estrogen and progesterone — that decline during perimenopause and menopause. At Dunn Family Medicine, treatment is physician-supervised and tailored to each patient's symptoms, lab results, and health history.
- Is hormone therapy safe?
- Safety depends on the individual. Our physicians review your personal and family medical history, current symptoms, and lab work before recommending any treatment. We discuss all options — including non-hormonal alternatives — and review the risks and benefits specific to your situation so you can make an informed decision.
- What symptoms does hormone therapy treat?
- Hormone therapy is most effective for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and cognitive fog associated with perimenopause and menopause. It may also help preserve bone density. Treatment is focused on relieving your symptoms; risks and benefits are reviewed individually for each patient.
- What are bioidentical hormones?
- Bioidentical hormones have a molecular structure identical to hormones produced naturally in the body. Several FDA-approved hormone therapy products are bioidentical. We discuss the available options — including FDA-approved preparations — and help you choose based on your symptoms, health history, and preferences.
- Is hormone therapy included in a DPC membership?
- Yes. As a Direct Primary Care member at Dunn Family Medicine, your hormone therapy consultations, follow-up visits, and lab reviews are included in your monthly membership fee. Medications and lab costs are separate but available at wholesale pricing.
- Do I need to be a member to receive hormone therapy at Dunn Family Medicine?
- Hormone therapy is available exclusively to Dunn Family Medicine DPC members. If you are not yet a member, you can learn more about membership on our pricing page or submit our questionnaire and we will follow up with you.
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