From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Tracy's Hormone Replacement Therapy Success Story
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) relieved Tracy Grant's menopause symptoms, restoring her vitality and changing her life for the better.
In the ’80s, Jersey girl Tracy Grant wouldn't have been caught without her can of Aqua Net hairspray and the big hair to go with it. Now, the big hair is history, and the hairspray has been replaced by another necessity—bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Discovering How BHRT Helps Menopause Symptoms
At 52, Tracy felt decades older. Struggling with menopause symptoms, like weight gain, chronic fatigue, all-day hot flashes, and emotional highs and lows, she was simply trying to get through each day. “I had no energy, everything hurt, and I didn’t feel like myself,” she recalled.
Tracy heard about BHRT through her work at Virtua and from her sister, who is a nurse.
However, a heartfelt conversation with a friend prompted her to take action. “She told me about BHRT available at Exuberan by Virtua, and I scheduled my appointment on the drive home,” she said.
Personalized BHRT Treatment Makes Huge Difference
Tracy met Exuberan by Virtua nurse practitioner Wyndham Pursley, APN, who took the time to truly listen. Wyndham ordered comprehensive lab work, which revealed that Tracy had severely depleted hormone levels. “No estrogen, no testosterone—it finally made sense why I felt so awful,” said Tracy.
"Most people think women in menopause only lose estrogen, but testosterone loss contributes to many symptoms, like fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle mass loss, and low libido," explained Wyndham.
Tracy’s BHRT treatment began in May 2024 with the insertion of rice-sized pellets under the skin near her hip. The pellets, made from plant-based sources, contain estradiol and testosterone tailored to Tracy's exact needs. The molecular structure of these hormones is identical to those naturally found in the body.
"Wyndham explained everything and even gave me a timeline of when I’d start feeling better. She was spot on," Tracy said.
"The estrogen is fast-acting, offering relief from hot flashes and night sweats within days, while testosterone takes a bit longer, with improvements typically felt within two to three weeks," said Wyndham.
Tracy’s Remarkable Results in Just Weeks
Within three weeks, Tracy experienced a dramatic transformation.
"The night sweats eased up, I had more energy, and I could move without feeling winded,” she said.
Over time, she lost 30 pounds, regained her motivation, and started exercising again. "I started menopause at 46 and felt like I was in my 60s. Now I’m 52 and feel like I’m 35,” Tracy exclaimed. “I feel younger, and people say I look younger, too.”
She’s also rediscovered parts of herself she hadn’t felt in years. “It has changed my life for the better in every way.”
Tracy’s Advice: ‘Just Do It!’
To anyone considering BHRT, Tracy’s message is clear: “Do it. Do yourself a favor and just do it. Without HRT, I don’t know where I’d be right now.”
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help relieve symptoms of female menopause and male andropause and restore vitality. Find an Exuberan by Virtua location near you.
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