MODERN HORMONE THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Personalised. Doctor-led. Designed around your stage of life.

Many women reach a stage where they no longer feel like themselves. Changes in energy, sleep, mood, libido, skin, body composition, cycle patterns or menopause symptoms can affect daily life, relationships and confidence.

At PremierBODY, we help women understand what may be happening through blood tests, a doctor consultation and a personalised medical review.

Treatment is only prescribed if your doctor finds that your blood results, symptoms, medical history and clinical assessment show a clear need for therapy.

It starts with blood tests

Your hormone therapy journey starts with blood tests, not guesswork.

Before any treatment is considered, we first assess relevant hormone markers and key health indicators through clinically appropriate blood work. These results are then reviewed during your doctor consultation, together with your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, age, cycle changes, menopause or perimenopause stage, current medication and risk profile.

Hormone therapy is only prescribed if your doctor finds that your blood results, symptoms and medical assessment show a clear clinical need for treatment.

Not every patient will require hormone therapy. In some cases, your doctor may recommend lifestyle support, nutritional guidance, supplements, further testing, monitoring or referral before considering treatment.

Blood tests first. Doctor review second. Treatment only where clinically needed.

The Premier Woman Programme

The Premier Woman Programme is a doctor-led assessment and treatment pathway for women experiencing hormonal changes, perimenopause, menopause or symptoms that may be linked to changing hormone levels.

Your programme is built around your individual biology, symptoms and health profile. It is not a one-size-fits-all protocol and it is not an over-the-counter hormone offering.

Your doctor will review your results and discuss which options may be appropriate for you. This may include lifestyle guidance, nutritional support, follow-up testing, medical monitoring and, where clinically indicated, prescription hormone therapy.

NICE menopause guidance supports an individualised approach when identifying, discussing, investigating and managing menopause, and recommends tailoring the discussion of hormone therapy benefits and risks to the person’s age, circumstances and risk factors.

Symptoms women often want to investigate

These symptoms can have more than one cause. Hormones may be part of the picture, but sleep, stress, thyroid function, iron levels, medication, metabolic health, lifestyle and other medical factors may also play a role. That is why we test first and treat only where appropriate.

NICE lists menopause-associated symptoms as including vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and sweats, genitourinary symptoms such as vaginal dryness, mood effects, musculoskeletal symptoms and sexual difficulties. 

A personalised medical approach

Hormone therapy is not about “turning back the clock” or masking symptoms. It is about understanding your health clearly and making informed decisions with proper medical guidance.

Your doctor will discuss potential benefits, risks, alternatives, duration of treatment and follow-up before prescribing anything. If treatment is started, your plan will be reviewed and adjusted where needed.

NICE recommends reviewing menopause treatment at three months to assess tolerability and effectiveness, and then annually unless an earlier review is clinically needed. 

Treatment is only prescribed where clinically appropriate

Hormone therapy is not suitable for everyone.

Please tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive, have a history of breast cancer, womb cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, blood clots, stroke, heart disease, liver disease, migraine with aura, endometriosis, fibroids, thyroid disease, autoimmune disease, or if you are taking prescription medication.

Your doctor will consider your personal and family history before recommending any therapy.

If prescription treatment is required, it is prescribed by the doctor after assessment and supplied through the appropriate pharmacy pathway. If a compounded medicine is required, it is prepared or supplied for you individually through an appropriately authorised South African compounding pharmacy.

I would avoid using “bio-identical” as a headline marketing term. The South African Menopause Society notes that “bioidentical” is a marketing term rather than a scientific term and distinguishes regulated menopausal hormone therapy from compounded menopausal hormone therapy. 

What you can expect from PremierBODY

Clarity

You will gain a clearer understanding of your hormone markers, health profile and possible contributors to your symptoms.

Personalisation

Your plan is based on your blood results, symptoms, lifestyle, medical history and doctor assessment.

Medical oversight

Treatment is only prescribed where clinically appropriate and reviewed over time.

Support through change

Whether you are navigating perimenopause, menopause or other hormone-related concerns, you will be guided through the process with care and structure.

Realistic expectations

Individual responses vary. No outcome is guaranteed, and your doctor will discuss what is realistic and appropriate for your health profile.

HOW IT WORKS

PremierBODY Weight Management is a doctor-led assessment and support programme. It is not an over-the-counter product offering and does not guarantee that medication will be prescribed.

Blood tests must be completed before the doctor consultation. During your consultation, your doctor will decide whether you are a suitable candidate for any specific therapy based on your results, health history, medication use and risk profile.

No prescription or compounded medicine is supplied without medical review and a valid prescription.
Individual outcomes vary. Your doctor will discuss realistic goals, safety considerations, monitoring and follow-up with you.