Fred Grover Jr. M.D.

At Forum Health Denver office, we offer a comprehensive range of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options, many of which are not widely available at other centers in Colorado. Our expert providers, Dr. Fred Grover and Erika Shepard, NP, have extensive experience in analyzing symptoms, lab results, and lifestyle factors to help you select the best hormone replacement therapy tailored to your unique needs and health goals.

Before starting therapy, we thoroughly assess whether hormone replacement is safe and appropriate for you, considering your medical history, family history, and genetic risk factors. Whether you’re looking to balance hormones, enhance vitality, or improve overall well-being, we’re here to support you every step of the way. To ensure comprehensive care, we also offer:

✔ Pap smears & gynecological exams
✔ Breast exams & mammogram referrals
✔ Prostate exams for men

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With over 30 years of Family Medicine Board certification and 20+ years of expertise in Anti-Aging & Restorative Medicine (ABAARM), Dr. Grover specializes in hormone balancing, peptide therapy, and regenerative medicine, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care.

 

Forms of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) include:

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🔹 Hormone Pellet Therapy – Our Most Popular Option

✔ Provides a steady, consistent release of hormones, avoiding the fluctuations common with creams and injections.
✔ Mimics natural hormone production, offering better symptom relief, enhanced tissue regeneration, and improved libido.
✔ A quick, in-office procedure: The pellet is placed in the upper buttock after numbing, lasting 3 months for womenand 5 months for men.
✔ No daily maintenance—no need to apply creams or self-administer injections!
✔ Oral progesterone is recommended for women with a uterus undergoing estrogen replacement therapy.

 

🔹 Hormone Creams – A Convenient Daily Option

✔ A personalized, compounded formula tailored to your lab results and symptoms.
✔ Applied daily to the forearm for easy absorption, with dosage adjustments as needed.
✔ Hormone vaginal suppositories are also available for women who prefer this option.

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🔹 Hormone Injections – A Reliable Weekly Therapy

✔ Testosterone cypionate injections (1-2 times per week) are an effective option for men with andropause.
✔ Women who require testosterone replacement can opt for a low-dose weekly injection or a compounded cream formulation.
✔ A new injectable estradiol therapy for women may be available soon!

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🔹 Hormone Patches – A Simple, Twice-Weekly Option

✔ Estradiol patches (applied twice weekly) can be paired with topical testosterone and oral progesterone, if needed.
✔ A good alternative for women who prefer a non-invasive option.
✔ Potential drawbacks: May cause skin irritation, discomfort in hot weather, or detachment after prolonged swimming.