Santa Teresa Health and Hormone Clinic

10/21/2025

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10/15/2025

10/08/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

For years, women have been told that estrogen causes breast cancer — but modern research tells a very different story. Studies now show that balanced, bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) may actually support breast health and even lower risk in certain cases.

We just published a new blog breaking down the latest research and what it means for women considering BHRT.
👉 Read it here: www.santa-teresa-health-and-hormone-clinic.com/blog-1-1/9fi77878o8itjrjb79h5l8olqq1rka

Let’s replace fear with facts — because informed women make empowered choices. 💪

10/08/2025

Fall in love with your skin this season! This luxurious yet cozy facial combines the brightening power of pumpkin and yam enzymes with antioxidant-rich Barbados cherry and the warming touch of turmeric for a radiant, healthy glow. As you drift into deep relaxation, enjoy a soothing facial, arm, and décolleté massage that melts away stress and leaves your skin soft, smooth, and perfectly luminous—like the golden light of autumn itself. 🍁

🎁 As a special fall treat, receive a free travel-size Snow Mushroom & Reishi Masque to keep your glow going at home!

10/01/2025

You could earn a statement credit from CareCredit!
Earn a $50 or $100 statement credit!*
Limited-time offer for new CareCredit cardholders.

Tell Me How!

Pay for care over time and get rewarded.
From October 1 – November 30, 2025, become a new CareCredit cardholder and complete the steps below to earn a statement credit:

Open a new CareCredit credit card account.
Apply online, call 800-677-0718, or scan the QR code in our office.**

Spend to earn a statement credit.
Use your new card to pay for in-network purchase(s) totaling $300+ to earn a $50 statement credit or $1,000+ to earn a $100 statement credit.

Register for this offer online.
Go to carecredit.com/promotions, enter promo code OFFER2025 and complete the registration form.

Cardholders will receive the statement credit within 3 billing cycles from date the promotion ends. All steps must be completed by November 30, 2025.

09/30/2025

As PCOS Awareness Month comes to an end, we can’t forget, for so many women, PCOS isn’t something that fades away when September does. It’s not a once-a-year conversation — it’s a daily battle.
It’s:
✨ Sleepless nights, wondering if your body will ever cooperate.
✨ Looking in the mirror and not recognizing yourself through weight gain you can’t control.
✨ Plucking hairs from your chin, fighting fatigue, acne, mood swings, and insulin resistance — just to get through the day.
✨ Walking into another doctor’s appointment, hoping someone will finally listen instead of dismissing you with “just lose weight” or “come back when you’re ready for kids.”
And it’s the silent grief of infertility, carried through every negative test, every missed cycle.
PCOS is invisible to the outside world — but for the women who live with it, it’s a lifetime fight.
💜 Every woman facing PCOS deserves to be seen, heard, and believed.

09/22/2025

The holidays are just around the corner—let’s get you glowing and confident! 🌟

Join us on Friday, October 17th for our Annual Botox Event and enjoy this special offer:

💉 Receive Botox on this day and get a 30% OFF coupon for our Introductory Facial, redeemable anytime before the end of the year.

It’s the perfect way to smooth fine lines now and pamper your skin later.

⚠️ Spaces are limited and fill quickly each year, so don’t wait!
📞 Call us today at 915-888-9115 to reserve your appointment.

We can’t wait to help you look and feel your best this holiday season.

09/09/2025

🌸 PCOS Awareness Month 🌸
Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is one of the leading causes of infertility worldwide. While not every woman with PCOS struggles to conceive, hormonal imbalances can disrupt ovulation and make it more challenging. At our clinic, we focus on optimizing hormones—not only to improve symptoms like irregular cycles, acne, and weight changes—but also to support fertility potential and overall health. PCOS isn’t just about reproduction, it’s about caring for the whole body: hormones, metabolism, and long-term wellness. 💜

09/08/2025

Appointments now Available!

08/19/2025

Struggling with thinning hair? It might not be just genetics—your hormones could be calling the shots.

Hair loss in men is more than just a “male pattern baldness” issue—it’s often a sign of hormonal imbalance. Elevated dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent derivative of testosterone, can shrink hair follicles and shorten the growth phase of hair, leading to thinning and receding hairlines. Stress-driven cortisol imbalances and declining thyroid or growth hormone levels can further disrupt healthy hair cycles. The good news? Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can help restore hormonal balance, protect follicles from DHT-related damage, and support thicker, fuller hair growth when combined with targeted testing and personalized treatment.

08/18/2025

Not just hormones—your hair’s life cycle depends on them.

Hair loss in women is often deeply connected to hormonal shifts—think estrogen and progesterone declines during menopause or postpartum, thyroid imbalances, stress, or PCOS. Estrogen and progesterone support hair growth by extending the anagen (growth) phase and counteracting the effects of DHT, which can shrink follicles and thin hair. When these hormones drop, not only can your hair grow more slowly, it may also fall out more easily. Hormonal imbalances can also increase androgens like DHT or disrupt thyroid function, both of which disrupt the hair growth cycle. Nutritional and stress-related factors often amplify the issue.

08/13/2025

August Is National Hair Loss Awareness Month!

Hair loss affects millions of people—men and women alike—but it often goes overlooked until it impacts confidence. Hormonal imbalances play a significant role in many cases.

In men, androgenetic alopecia (also known as male pattern baldness) is influenced by sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone derived from testosterone. Over time, this sensitivity causes hair follicles to shrink, making crowns and hairlines recede. Genetics—especially variations in the AR gene—determine how hair follicles respond to DHT.

In women, hormonal shifts such as dropping progesterone and estrogen levels during menopause (or postpartum), thyroid imbalances, or stress can disrupt the hair growth cycle and lead to diffuse thinning.

Other factors—like nutritional deficiencies, chronic stress, and certain medical conditions—can further contribute to shedding in men and women alike.

The good news? With early evaluation and a personalized approach, many hormone-related hair issues can be improved or reversed. If you’re noticing changes in your hair, now is the perfect time to take action.

—Santa Teresa Health & Hormone Clinic