HORMONE OPTIMIZATION
Your hormones could be why
nothing is working.
When your hormones are out of balance, even the right diet and medication won't produce the results they should. We test, treat, and optimize — so everything else can actually work.
· Certified Specialists in Obesity and Weight Management · Topeka and Leawood, Kansas
SIGNS YOUR HORMONES MAY BE OFF
Sound familiar?
✔️ Weight that won’t move no matter what you try.
✔️ Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix.
✔️ Mood swings, anxiety, or feeling unlike yourself.
✔️ Poor sleep or waking up exhausted.
✔️ Low libido or changes in your cycle
✔️ Brain fog or poor concentration
✔️ Hot flashes or night sweats
WHAT WE TREAT
The full picture — not just one number.
Estrogen
Regulates mood, metabolism, and bone density. Declining estrogen is one of the most common drivers of midlife weight gain.
Progesterone
Balances estrogen, supports sleep, and affects mood and anxiety. Often goes undetected and untreated.
Testosterone
Women need it too. Affects muscle mass, energy, libido, and fat distribution. Low testosterone makes weight loss significantly harder.
DHEA
Declines with age. Affects energy, immunity, and body composition — and is often missed in standard lab panels.
Cortisol
Chronically elevated cortisol drives belly fat, disrupts sleep, and makes the body hold onto weight regardless of what you eat.
THE PROCESS
Simple. No guesswork.
This is the start of your Foundational Month. Your provider will sit down with you to talk through your symptoms, goals, and nutrition. You'll get set up with your Merit Method resources and newsletter, and leave with a body composition analysis and comprehensive lab work completed. If you're ready, you can start treatment right away with wellness options like GLP-1s, oral medications, or vitamin injections. You'll also have the chance to add any additional labs to your panel before your blood draw.
1
Provider consultation
A full hormone panel — included in your Foundational month. No separate referral needed.
2
Comprehensive lab work
Through phone, video, or in person— your provider reviews your results and explains exactly what's going on — in plain language. If hormone optimization is right for you, it's built into your overall plan alongside weight loss support and nutrition guidance.
3
Personalized treatment
Ongoing adjustments
4
We retest regularly and adjust as your body responds. Never set-it-and-forget-it.
Ready to find out what’s actually going on?
Start with a free consultation. We’ll talk through your symptoms and explain your options.
Topeka and Leawood (Kansas City) · Merit Weight Loss & Wellness