Hormone Replacement Therapy in Wausau, WI

Hormone changes can affect your sleep, mood, weight and overall well-being. The good news is, you don’t have to manage them alone. At Elevé, Dr. Gabriella Baran offers Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to restore balance and support long-term health.

Book Your Appointment

How HRT Can Help Women & Men

HRT replaces hormones your body no longer produces for women who are perimenopausal or menopausal, providing targeted relief and lasting benefits:

Reduce hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness
Support bone strength and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Improve mood and cognitive function

HRT is supported by decades of research, and clinical guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend it as a safe and effective treatment when personalized and carefully monitored.

HRT replaces hormones for men with primary hypogonadism, providing targeted relief and lasting benefits:

Improve libido
Support bone strength and reduce the risk of osteoporosis for those with pathological fractures
Improve fatigue, depression, reduced muscle strength and increased fat mass
Help minimize metabolic effects of androgen deficiency, including insulin resistance, obesity and CVD

Who Can Benefit

HRT may be appropriate for:

Women experiencing menopause or perimenopause
Patients struggling with sleep disruption, weight changes or persistent fatigue
Women seeking relief from symptoms affecting quality of life
Men with low libido, decreased AM erections, loss of body hair, low bone mineral density (pathologic fractures), gynecomastia or small testes

HRT may not be suitable for individuals with:

A history of certain cancers (e.g., breast or uterine cancer)
Blood clot disorders or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
Men with prostate cancer, breast cancer, severe benign prostatic hyperplasia, untreated obstructive sleep apnea or uncontrolled congestive heart failure

Dr. Baran evaluates each patient individually to ensure therapy is safe and appropriate for your health profile.

The Treatment Process

Dr. Baran personalizes therapy based on symptoms rather than routine blood or saliva testing, focusing on addressing the root cause. Your treatment plan may include:

Forms of therapy: oral pills, patches, gels or injections
Timeline: Some patients notice symptom relief within weeks, while others may take a few months to achieve full benefit
Follow-up: Regular check-ins allow adjustments to dosage or therapy type to maximize safety and results

Risk and Safety

While HRT offers many benefits, it carries potential risks. Dr. Baran carefully assesses your health history, discusses contraindications and monitors progress throughout treatment to minimize any risk of:

Blood clots
Stroke or heart complications
Hormone-sensitive cancer

Your safety is our top priority. Each plan is designed to balance symptom relief with long-term health.

Duration and Monitoring

Most patients continue HRT for 3–5 years or longer for women and potentially lifelong for men, depending on health goals and risk factors. Dr. Baran schedules periodic reviews to track your progress, adjust therapy and achieve optimal outcomes.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

A comprehensive symptom review and health assessment
Discussion of your goals, concerns and treatment preferences
Personalized therapy plan and follow-up schedule

Book Your Appointment

Meet Dr. Gabriella Baran

Dr. Gabriella Baran is a board-certified physician dedicated to helping patients achieve hormonal balance and overall wellness. With years of experience in personalized hormone therapy, she focuses on understanding each patient’s unique symptoms and root causes rather than relying solely on standard tests.

Dr. Baran combines medical expertise with a compassionate approach, guiding patients through every step of their treatment plan. She believes that feeling like yourself again is a worthwhile, achievable goal.

Learn more about Dr. Baran

HRT Frequently Asked Questions

Will HRT cause weight gain?

Is HRT safe if I had a hysterectomy?

How long before I notice results from HRT?

Are bioidentical hormones different?

What if HRT isn’t right for me?

Will HRT cause weight gain?

Not necessarily. HRT can help regulate metabolism and hormone balance, which may support weight management.

Is HRT safe if I had a hysterectomy?

Yes. Estrogen-only therapy is typically used for women without a uterus and is considered safe under medical supervision.

How long before I notice results from HRT?

Some patients feel relief in a few weeks, while others may require several months for full symptom improvement.

Are bioidentical hormones different?

Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to your body’s natural hormones. Dr. Baran uses medically supervised, approved formulations for optimal safety and effectiveness.

What if HRT isn’t right for me?

Dr. Baran will discuss alternative therapies and lifestyle approaches to support hormone balance and overall wellness.

Hormone Replacement Therapy in Wausau, WI

How HRT Can Help Women & Men

Who Can Benefit

The Treatment Process

Risk and Safety

Duration and Monitoring

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Meet Dr. Gabriella Baran

HRT Frequently Asked Questions

Will HRT cause weight gain?

Is HRT safe if I had a hysterectomy?

How long before I notice results from HRT?

Are bioidentical hormones different?

What if HRT isn’t right for me?

Look and Feel Your Very BestSchedule a Consultation