Answers to common questions about hormone therapy, virtual visits, lab work, and what to expect from personalized care at SOMA Hormone & Wellness.
The consultation includes a review of symptoms, medical history, medications, lifestyle, sexual health, fertility goals, previous treatments, risk factors, and relevant bloodwork.
Baseline bloodwork is required to assess hormone levels and treatment safety. Testing is individualized according to age, symptoms, health history, medications, and risk factors.
No. Testosterone results are interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, timing of testing, and other possible contributing factors before treatment is considered.
Testosterone therapy can affect sperm production. Fertility goals are therefore discussed before treatment begins, and alternative options may be considered when appropriate.
Treatment is individualized and may include injectable or topical testosterone when clinically appropriate.
Regular follow-up appointments and bloodwork are required to evaluate symptoms, hormone levels, treatment response, and potential side effects. Treatment may be adjusted as needed.
No. SOMA provides focused hormone, metabolic, and weight-management care. Patients should continue with their primary care provider for routine healthcare and conditions outside SOMA’s scope.
Yes. Virtual consultations are available to eligible patients located in Ontario.
SOMA provides individualized assessment and treatment for concerns related to perimenopause, menopause, PMS/PMDD, PCOS, low libido, sleep changes, mood changes, vaginal and urinary symptoms, and other hormone-related concerns.
Treatment is individualized. Symptoms, medical and family history, current medications, treatment goals, and relevant laboratory results are reviewed before treatment options are discussed.
The initial consultation includes a detailed review of symptoms, health history, menstrual or menopause history, medications, previous treatments, and personal goals. An individualized treatment plan is then discussed.
Laboratory testing may be requested depending on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and the treatment being considered.
When clinically appropriate, hormone therapy options are discussed after a complete assessment and individualized according to the patient’s symptoms, health history, laboratory results, and treatment goals.
Yes. SOMA provides individualized assessment and management for hormone-related concerns including PCOS and PMS/PMDD.
No. SOMA is a focused virtual clinic providing hormone, metabolic, and weight-management care. Patients should continue to see their family physician or primary care provider for routine medical care and conditions outside SOMA’s scope.
Yes. Virtual consultations are available to eligible patients located in Ontario.
The initial consultation includes a review of weight history, medical conditions, medications, previous weight-loss attempts, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, metabolic concerns, and personal goals.
Bloodwork may be requested to assess metabolic health and determine whether a particular treatment is appropriate and safe.
Prescription weight-management medications may be considered when clinically appropriate following a complete assessment. Medication is one component of an individualized treatment plan.
GLP-1 and related medications may be considered for eligible patients after reviewing medical history, medications, treatment goals, potential benefits, risks, and contraindications.
No. Patients may seek support for weight gain, difficulty losing weight, metabolic concerns, insulin resistance, PCOS, or hormone-related changes in weight and body composition.
Follow-up appointments are used to review progress, medication response, side effects, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and treatment goals. Treatment can be adjusted based on individual response.
Yes. Virtual consultations are available to eligible adults located in Ontario.
Book a free discovery call and see if SOMA is the right fit. Virtual consultations are available for adults located in Ontario.
Send a short note and Sri will come back to you to arrange your first appointment. Existing patients can continue to use the patient portal for follow up visits.
