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Menopause and Weight Loss FAQs

  • No. I treat both perimenopause and post-menopause.

  • Services are available both in-person in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County and virtually via telehealth appointments for your convenience

  • Yes. GLP-1 medications may be prescribed when medically appropriate and are closely monitored by our team. We use only FDA-approved, non-compounded GLP-1 medications because they undergo rigorous safety, quality, and effectiveness testing, offer consistent dosing, and are manufactured under strict regulatory standards. This helps reduce concerns around purity, potency, and ingredient inconsistencies sometimes associated with compounded medications. We also partner with trusted providers like LillyDirect and Novo Nordisk to offer cash-pay options that help make treatment more accessible and affordable. Our programs include a complimentary first month of GLP-1 medication.

  • Yes. Labs are ordered and reviewed as part of your care. This option is available in our office in Sonoma County or via telehealth appointment virtually. Our hormone and wellness evaluations are often more comprehensive than a standard primary care lab work up, allowing us to take a deeper look at factors that may impact symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, brain fog, sleep issues, and menopause-related changes. We assess hormone levels, metabolic health, thyroid function, and other key biomarkers to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals and symptoms.

  • Most services are self-pay. All costs are discussed before treatment begins.

  • I’ll tell you honestly. Not everyone is enrolled.

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy helps restore hormone levels as women are transitioning from perimenopause to menopause.

    This may include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, or adrenal support

    We use bioidentical hormones, that are identical to the hormones your body produces to reduce symptoms during the transition as well as offer protection against osteoporosis, cardiac health and dementia.

    These services are available in-office in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County, California or via telehealth appointments virtually.

  • Perimenopause and menopause can cause symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, low libido, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, anxiety, and joint pain. Perimenopause often begins in your 40s with changing menstrual cycles, while menopause is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period. Hormone testing and a menopause specialist can help determine where you are in the transition.

  •  PRP is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment using the platelets in your own blood to stimulate growth and healing properties in your joints. Your blood is drawn and “spun” to separate the platelets which is then injected into the affected joint. PRP has been used over the years to stimulate healing in both bones and soft tissue areas. 

  • The benefits of PRP are astounding, and many of our patients experience advantages such as:

    • Decreased pain during exercise and at rest 

    • Decreased inflammation of joint

    • Repairative

    • Quick and convenient treatment times

    • Non-invasive, non-surgical methods

    • All natural treatments

    • No side effects or down time

    • Little risk involved

    • Less expensive than surgery

    • Quick, painless procedure

  • The ideal candidates for PRP and procedures are:

    • Individuals with sports related injuries

    • Individuals suffering from osteoarthritis

    • Individuals with chronic pain 

  •  Blood is drawn from your arm and put into a centrifugal spinner that separates the platelets from the whole blood. The platelets are then injected into the site for repair and decreased inflammation. 

  • PRP injections can be painful, however the pain in mainly soreness at the injection site and should improve in 24 to 48 hours.  There are no physical restrictions after the procedure.  Patients report seeing improvements in one to two weeks post treatment with peak results in six to twelve weeks. 

  • We offer injections for a range of joints and common areas of discomfort, including the elbows, hips, shoulders, knees, and wrists (such as carpal tunnel). Treatment areas are determined based on your specific symptoms and needs.

PRP FAQs

  •  1. Patients with stress incontinence (Urinating with jumping, sneezing, etc)
    2. Patients with dryness 
    3. Patients with pain during intercourse
    4. Patients who want to improve overall vaginal health
    5. Patients going through peri-menopause and menopause

  • Platelet rich plasma (PRP) platelet growth factors are released for up to seven days, supporting collagen production and increased vascularization, which results in overall tissue improvements.

  • The PRP is injected into two areas: clitoris & vagina.

    Clitoris: The first area is just to the side of the clitoris and the PRP spreads under the skin to have effects on the entire clitoris, most of which is buried under the skin but plays an important part in sexual stimulation and clitoral orgasms.

    Vagina: The second area is just within the vagina, along the front side.  PRP injected in this area stimulates some of the glands that lubricate the vagina.  The PRP also spreads to the G spot, which is responsible for vaginal orgasms. 

    1. Discuss the indications of the Vaginal PRP shot

    2. Apply topical numbing medication to clitoris and just inside vagina along front wall.

    3. Draw patient’s blood and process for PRP.

    4. Using a tiny needle, PRP is injected into the vaginal wall.

    5. The clitoris is iced and then PRP is also injected into the clitoris.

  • The entire treatment takes about 30-45 minutes to draw the patient’s blood, numb the area, and perform the PRP injection.

  • The Vaginal PRP Shot is quick with minimal pain. We use a strong topical lidocaine cream before we inject.  The cream is applied before we draw the blood for processing and takes about 20 minutes to achieve appropriate levels of local anesthesia.  

  • There is minimal recovery or limitations after the Vaginal PRP Shot. The clitoral and labial area can be numb for a few hours after treatment from the lidocaine. Expect mild inflammation, redness and swelling for a few days. You can resume normal physical activity and exercise the day after the treatment. We advise patients to avoid manipulating or pressing on the treated area for 48 hours. We also ask that patients wait 48 hours after treatment to resume sexual activity or use tampons. There are no restrictions on showering, bathing or swimming.

  • The effects from the Vaginal PRP Shot | Clitoral PRP Shot lasts between 1 year & 18 months, but varies from patient to patient. 

  • The Vaginal PRP Shot is very safe since it contains no chemicals, medications, or synthetic substances, just your body’s own plasma and growth factors in a concentrated injection. The most common side effects are mild swelling and bruising.

  • We use the Emcyte centrifuge and processing kits.  This is a double processing system designed to achieve the maximum recovery of platelets for injection.

Intimate Wellness FAQs

A flat layout of various colorful flowers including yellow, red, purple, and orange, surrounding a white hand-held electronic device with the label 'Vscan' on it, on a white surface from Thrive prp. Ultrasound probe used for PRP injections
Jennifer Peterson, Thrive PPP, in a white coat sitting on a patterned armchair with a tablet in her lap, talking to two women sitting on a gray sofa in a living room with a large plant nearby and colorful abstract art on the wall discussing menopause
Two women are sitting engaged in conversation. Jenn Peterson white coat sitting on armchair. The other woman dressed in a maroon top and jeans, sitting on a gray sofa. A tall green plant and colorful abstract painting are visible in the background.
Medical treatment room at Thrive PRP with a blue examination table, wall-mounted gold-colored planters with green plants, a large abstract wall art piece, and electrical outlets on a beige wall. Room for PRP to shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and vaginal
Close-up of a white medication dropper with a label, placed against a backdrop of green leaves. Thrive PRP uses FDA approved medications only