Hormone Specialist Serving Denver and the South Metro
Hormones do not fail in isolation. We test the whole cascade, for women and for men, then build a plan around what your results show.
One hormone tested alone tells you very little
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, and thyroid hormones constantly influence one another. A single reading pulled on a random day, interpreted against a population average, cannot explain why you feel the way you do. We test the system, at the right time in your cycle, alongside the gut, inflammatory, and blood sugar markers that shape it.
Women
- · Irregular, heavy, or painful cycles
- · PMS, mood swings, and anxiety
- · Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
- · Fertility support and preconception
- · PCOS and estrogen dominance patterns
- · Weight that will not move, fatigue, poor sleep
Men
- · Low testosterone and low libido
- · Loss of muscle and stubborn body fat
- · Fatigue, poor recovery, and low drive
- · Sleep quality and stress load
- · Body composition and performance goals
- · Men's health coaching with Paul Berens
What disrupts hormones in the first place
Gut inflammation, undiagnosed food allergies, chronic stress, blood sugar swings, environmental toxins, mold, and heavy metals all interfere with how hormones are produced, transported, and cleared. Our functional wellness approach tests those inputs so we address the underlying causes rather than chasing a number. See our lab testing and women's wellness pages for detail.
Serving the Denver metro from Greenwood Village
Our independently owned clinic is at 9250 E. Costilla Ave. Suite 300 in Greenwood Village, convenient to Centennial, Littleton, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Columbine, and Stonegate. Out of state patients work with us virtually with lab kits shipped to their home.
Common questions
What does a hormone specialist in Denver test beyond a standard panel?
We look at the full hormone cascade rather than one snapshot: estrogen and its metabolites, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol rhythm across the day, thyroid conversion, and blood sugar regulation. Hormones work as a system, so testing one in isolation rarely explains symptoms.
Do you work with men as well as women?
Yes. Paul Berens works with men on testosterone, muscle building, fat loss, and energy, while Dr. Jacqueline Berens works extensively with women's cycles, fertility, perimenopause, and menopause.
I was told my hormones are normal for my age. Now what?
Normal for your age and optimal for how you want to feel are different standards. Reference ranges are built from population averages, including plenty of people who feel poorly. We interpret results against how you are actually functioning.
Can hormone issues be caused by something else?
Very often. Gut inflammation, food allergies, chronic stress, toxic burden, blood sugar swings, and thyroid dysfunction all disrupt hormone production and clearance. We test those inputs so the plan addresses the underlying causes instead of masking the output.
Do I have to be local to work with you?
No. We see patients in person at our Greenwood Village clinic serving Centennial, Littleton, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Columbine, and Stonegate, and we work with patients nationwide by virtual consultation with labs shipped to your home.