BHRT in the Quad Cities
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women is built around your bloodwork and your symptoms, not a one-size-fits-all script. Get your energy, your sleep, your mood, and your body back.
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What Is BHRT?
BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) restores the hormones your body has stopped making in the amounts it used to. The "bioidentical" part means the hormones we use are chemically identical to the ones your body already makes, not synthetic versions designed in a lab.
For women, that typically means estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA, with thyroid and adrenal markers reviewed as part of every workup. Every protocol at Mint is dosed to your actual labs and adjusted based on how your body responds.
This is hormone care the way it should have been done for you the first time.
You Were Told It's Just Aging But It's Probably Your Hormones.
You feel tired but wired. You can't sleep through the night. Your weight won't budge no matter what you eat or how hard you train. Your mood swings catch you off guard. Your sex drive is gone. Your brain feels foggy. Your hair is thinning.
You went to your regular doctor. They ran a basic panel, told you everything looked normal, and sent you home with a prescription for an antidepressant or a referral to a specialist. Maybe you were even prescribed birth control as hormone replacement.
That panel didn't check your hormones the way they need to be checked.
Birth control is synthetic hormone replacement therapy that’s rarely dosed specifically to what your body needs and cannot be used the same way bioidentical hormones are.
Perimenopause starts in your late 30s for a lot of women, and most providers don't even mention it until you're in full menopause. Hormone shifts happen earlier than the medical mainstream wants to admit. The symptoms are real, your labs probably aren't telling the full story, and you deserve a provider who actually looks at the bigger picture.
How We Do Hormone Replacement at Mint
Step one | Book your wellness consult
A 45 to 60 minute conversation where we listen to your symptoms, your cycle history, your family history, your goals, and what you actually want to feel like in six months.
Step two | Get the right labs
We order a comprehensive hormone workup based on what came up in your consult, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, thyroid markers, and more. Some labs are billable through your insurance.
Step three | Enjoy The Amazing Results
Your plan is written around your data, using bioidentical hormones in the right delivery method for you (creams, injections, oral, or pellets when appropriate) so you get the most of your treatment.
Who BHRT Is For
BHRT at Mint is for women who recognize themselves in this list:
Feeling Tired but Wired
Difficulty Falling Asleep or Sleep disruption (waking at 2 or 3 AM and not falling back asleep)
Weight gain or difficulty with Weight Loss despite diet and Exercise
Brain fog and forgetfulness
Low or absent sex drive
Vaginal dryness
Mood swings, anxiety, or low mood that came on with age
Hot flashes, night sweats, or irregular cycles
Postmenopausal symptoms
Hair loss on the scalp or eyebrows
New facial hair or unwanted hair changes
Changes in skin texture, dryness, or new sensitivity
Loss of muscle tone or strength
Strong sugar or salt cravings
The "something is off and nobody is taking it seriously" feeling
If three or more sound like your last six months, a wellness consult is the right next step.
What's Included in Your Membership
BHRT Membership:
$80/month
All office visits with your provider
Biometric analysis with the InBody scale
Complimentary B-12 injections
10% discount on wellness products such as weight loss medications, vitamins and supplements, and peptides.
10% discount on aesthetics such as facials, tox, filler, bodysculpting, and skin care products.
Access to nurses and providers at no charge: From simple questions for the nurse to in office or virtual appointments with the provider, these are covered in your membership. Medications and labs billed separately (some may be insurance-eligible)
What to Expect
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Week 1
Your wellness consult. A real conversation, not a checklist.
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Week 1-2
Labs drawn and reviewed by your provider (may need to delay labs based on menstrual cycle and will customize this to you).
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Week 2-3
Lab review appointment. Your provider walks you through your results, explains what's actually going on, and discusses your protocol options.
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Week 3-4
Start your protocol.
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Month 1-3
Symptoms begin to shift. Energy, sleep, and mood usually improve first. Body composition changes take longer.
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Month 3
Follow up with your provider to review symptoms and progress. Repeat labs and adjustments if necessary. Your dose is not set in stone. We tune it as your body responds.
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Ongoing
Monthly or quarterly check-ins, depending on your plan. Labs are repeated as needed to keep your protocol dialed in.
What Our Patients Actually Say
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"It felt like she was truly seeing me and what I needed from her service."
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"Dr. Sundar and I discussed my goals, his recommendations and what the service entailed. He answered all of my questions, discussed any concerns I had, and communicated everything step by step leaving me feeling very comfortable and at ease."
— Kris Andersen
Hormone Care Run by a Woman Who Gets It
Mint Aesthetics + Wellness is led by Dr. Sanjay Sundar, MD (Medical Director) and Rachel Sundar, RN (Founder), with Nurse Practitioner Nikki Goff, DNP, on the clinical team. Every BHRT protocol at Mint is overseen by a physician and built around bloodwork, not a questionnaire.
Rachel hosts the Ask Nurse Rachel YouTube channel where she walks viewers through bioidentical hormone replacement, perimenopause, peptides, and weight loss medications. The same education our patients get inside the clinic is published openly for anyone who needs it.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Book your wellness consult and find out what your hormones are actually doing.
More About BHRT at Mint
Mint Aesthetics + Wellness offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for women at our Bettendorf, Iowa clinic, with secure virtual wellness appointments available for patients across Iowa and Illinois. BHRT at Mint is physician-led, lab-based, and built around each patient's individual symptoms, history, and goals.
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BHRT uses bioidentical hormones, meaning the hormones we replace are chemically identical to the ones your body already makes. Common protocols address estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA, with thyroid and adrenal markers reviewed as part of every workup. BHRT is appropriate for women experiencing brain fog, fatigue, weight gain or weight loss resistance, sleep disruption, low sex drive, mood changes, hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, irregular cycles, postmenopausal symptoms, or other signs of hormone imbalance during perimenopause, menopause, or earlier hormonal shifts.
Mint offers multiple delivery methods including creams, injections, oral medications, and pellets when clinically appropriate. The right delivery method depends on the patient's labs, lifestyle, and goals.
BHRT membership at Mint is $80 per month and includes all office visits, biometric analysis through the InBody scale, complimentary B-12 injections, and a 10% discount on peptides, weight loss, and aesthetic services. Medications run roughly $100 per month and labs typically range from $50 to $350, both of which may be billable through insurance. Initial wellness consults are $125, with follow-ups at $50 (both of which are also included in the BHRT membership).
Mint is led by Dr. Sanjay Sundar, MD (Medical Director) and Rachel Sundar, RN (Founder), with Nurse Practitioner Nikki Goff, DNP, and aesthetician Lori Caruso on the clinical team. Mint serves patients across the Quad Cities, including Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Eldridge, LeClaire, Walcott, Silvis, Colona, Milan, Muscatine, Clinton, Iowa City, Aledo, Cambridge, Kewanee, Geneseo, and the surrounding region, with secure virtual wellness consultations available for patients anywhere in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Traditional HRT often uses synthetic hormones in standardized doses. BHRT uses bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to the ones your body already makes, and the doses are based on your labs and symptoms instead of a template.
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When physician-monitored with regular labs, BHRT has a strong safety profile. The studies that made everyone afraid of HRT in the early 2000s used synthetic hormones at high doses. Modern BHRT is dosed individually based on your lab values and adjusted as your body responds.
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No. Perimenopause often starts in your late 30s and can last a decade or more. We see women starting BHRT in their late 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. If your symptoms are real, your age is not the gatekeeper.
Hormone imbalance can actually begin at any age. Common contributing factors include high levels of stress (physical or emotional especially if ongoing for 3 or more months), genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors (such as lack of sleep), and environmental factors.
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Some labs are billable through your insurance. Medications often are too, depending on your plan. Memberships and clinical care at Mint are cash-pay. We accept both Care Credit and Cherry for payment flexibility.
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Energy, sleep, and mood usually shift in the first 4 to 8 weeks. Body composition changes take longer, often 3 to 6 months. We sometimes repeat labs around the 3-month mark to adjust your protocol if needed.
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Creams, injections, oral medications, and pellets when clinically appropriate. The right delivery method depends on your labs, your lifestyle, your absorption, and your goals.
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Yes. Wellness consults, lab reviews, and follow-up visits can all be done by phone or Zoom.
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Most lab ranges are designed to catch disease, not optimize wellness. We interpret your results in the context of your symptoms and goals, not just a reference range. If your numbers are technically normal but you feel terrible, that conversation is worth having.
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Pellet-only clinics typically deliver one method, often without comprehensive lab follow-up. Mint offers multiple delivery options chosen based on your labs, your lifestyle, and your goals, with provider oversight and repeat labs built into your care.
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