Hormone therapy at GLIF Medical is a comprehensive medical evaluation followed by a personalized treatment plan to help restore hormonal balance, offered by Dr Peguy Télusma, MD, in Montreal.
What the treatment involves
Personalized hormone therapy always begins with an in-depth clinical evaluation. Dr Télusma reviews your current symptoms and medical history, then analyzes any laboratory results already available. This evaluation helps identify the likely source of the hormonal imbalance and guides the discussion toward the treatment options best suited to your situation, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.
This approach draws in part on continuing medical education from Harvard Medical School focused on women’s health and menopause, completed by Dr Télusma in March 2025 (continuing education, not a degree), which complements his family medicine and aesthetic medicine practice. Every treatment plan is individualized: there is no universal hormone therapy protocol, and this rigorous evaluation helps avoid generic approaches in favor of care genuinely adapted to reported symptoms and health priorities.
Follow-up care is grounded in current scientific evidence, with regular adjustments based on the clinical response observed and the health goals of the person being treated.
Who it’s for
Hormone therapy can be considered by both women and men experiencing a hormonal imbalance, including the following situations:
- Menopause or perimenopause symptoms
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, or brain fog
- Decreased libido or sexual discomfort
- Male or female hormonal imbalances
- A wish to have testosterone levels evaluated in men
These symptoms are sometimes dismissed or attributed to aging in general, when a targeted hormonal evaluation can provide concrete answers and guide appropriate care. Because hormonal symptoms often affect several areas of daily life at once (sleep, mood, energy, intimacy), a comprehensive evaluation helps avoid treating a single symptom in isolation without understanding its underlying cause. Eligibility for treatment always depends on the initial medical evaluation and the results of any tests requested. Hormone therapy is not suitable for every situation, and certain health conditions may limit its use.
Process and recovery
The initial consultation lasts 45 to 60 minutes. It includes a review of symptoms and medical history, analysis of any laboratory results already available, an in-depth discussion of treatment options, and the development of a personalized treatment plan. Any additional tests deemed necessary are determined directly during this visit, based on the clinical picture.
Depending on the initial evaluation, further laboratory tests may be requested before treatment begins. Since this is a medical consultation and not an invasive procedure, no particular downtime is required afterward. Regular follow-up visits are then scheduled to reassess symptoms, adjust the treatment plan as needed, and confirm the approach remains safe and appropriate over time.
Expected results
A well-managed hormone therapy plan aims to optimize overall well-being, energy, and quality of life, though the extent and timing of effects vary from person to person depending on the nature of the imbalance being treated. Some people report improved energy, sleep, or general comfort within weeks of a treatment adjustment, while others need several follow-up visits before noticing a meaningful change. No specific result is guaranteed: the goal is a gradual, personalized improvement, reassessed at every follow-up visit.
Follow-up may include repeat laboratory testing at regular intervals, confirming that hormone levels remain within a safe range suited to your symptoms. This ongoing monitoring is an integral part of responsible hormone therapy, distinct from a one-time prescription without follow-up.
Good to know
Eligibility for any form of hormone therapy depends on the medical evaluation and relevant laboratory testing. Certain health conditions may limit the options available; these are discussed openly during the consultation, before any treatment begins.