Hormone optimisation has arrived in longevity medicine: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in the menopause, testosterone therapy for proven deficiency in men, thyroid and adrenal diagnostics. In Zurich, specialised gynaecology and men’s health practices, functional medicine practices and longevity clinics offer these therapies. Because hormones are potent substances, three criteria are decisive: endocrinology expertise, a diagnostics-based prescription (blood work instead of questionnaire) and regular monitoring. Our comparison shows exactly these three points for every provider.
By location: Hormone therapy in Hünenberg ZG · Hormone therapy in Kilchberg · Hormone therapy in Uitikon Waldegg
Practice in Uitikon Waldegg with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women (menopause, PCOS) and men (andropause) based on functional diagnostics.
FMH surgeon in Hünenberg See with an IV drip menu (NAD+, Immune Booster, Athletic, Detox) from CHF 250 and medical hormone replacement therapy.
Longevity Center of the private Seegarten Clinic in Kilchberg: precision diagnostics, check-ups, infusions, hormone modulation and mitochondrial medicine.
Physician in Zurich 8044 for bioidentical hormone therapy (progesterone, oestrogen, testosterone) with serum diagnostics, individual monitoring and epigenetic age test (epiAge).
Holistic medical practice in Enge: ozone autohaemotherapy, bioidentical hormones, regeneration infusions, orthomolecular and mitochondrial medicine.
Aesthetic lifestyle clinic for men on Utoquai: infusions (Energy, Anti-Stress, Myers’ cocktail, hair) from CHF 240, testosterone replacement and longevity treatments, Mon–Sat until 8 pm.
| Provider | Endocrinology expertise | Diagnostics-based | Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| aesthetic lab – Praxis für Ästhetische und Funktionelle Medizin | n/a | Yes | Yes |
| Dr. Kelly® – Ästhetische & Plastische Chirurgie Zug | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Longevity Center Zürich – Seegarten Klinik | n/a | Yes | Yes |
| Praxis Dr. med. Regine Laser | n/a | Yes | Yes |
| Praxis Dr. Schmit – Zentrum für erweiterte Diagnostik | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| The Gentlemen's Clinic | n/a | Yes | n/a |
“n/a” = not publicly stated by the provider. Providers can complete their data.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the body’s own (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA) and are given as gel, patch, capsule or injection. Prescription is based on symptoms plus laboratory diagnostics (serum, sometimes saliva or urine).
For women in perimenopause and menopause, hormone replacement therapy – started in good time – is effective against hot flushes, sleep disorders and bone loss; the risk assessment has become more nuanced in recent years. In men, testosterone therapy is established for laboratory-confirmed hypogonadism; as “anti-ageing” with normal values it is not indicated.
Monitoring (blood work every 3 to 12 months, breast and prostate screening) is mandatory.
The initial consultation is usually CHF 200 to 400, laboratory analyses CHF 150 to 500. With a medical indication (e.g. menopausal symptoms, proven testosterone deficiency) basic insurance covers medical services and licensed preparations. Longevity programmes without indication are self-pay.
Hormones that correspond chemically exactly to the body’s own – such as estradiol, micronised progesterone or testosterone. They are given as gel, patch, capsule or injection and are available as licensed medicines or pharmacy preparations.
Therapy is indicated only for laboratory-confirmed testosterone deficiency with symptoms. With normal values the risks outweigh the benefits (blood count, prostate, fertility). Serious practices do not prescribe without two morning blood samples.
In the first year usually every three months with blood work and dose adjustment, later every six to twelve months – supplemented by the usual screening examinations.
Depending on preparation, dose and start: slightly increased thrombosis or breast cancer risk with certain combinations, in men polycythaemia and prostate aspects. Transdermal application and early start are considered more favourable. The individual benefit-risk assessment is part of every serious consultation.