FAQ

Common Questions About Care at Bello Wellness

These consultations are not covered under OHIP. If you have a private insurance plan, they might offer some coverage for the cost of the consultations and/or BHRT prescriptions. It is up to you to contact your insurance provider to determine your coverage.
Patients will pay the custom compounding pharmacy directly and the pharmacy will ship your prescription directly via express post with signature. Patient(s) can submit their own receipts to their insurance. Coverage depends on your insurance plan.

*Note: patients can keep all receipts and claim tests, consultations and rx/prescriptions on their taxes.
There will be lab tests required before each consult (initial and follow up) to assess levels of the new treatment plan. Most of the Lab tests that are ordered will be covered under OHIP. Blood work can be done at your nearest lab.
Step 1 - Complete your forms

After booking, you’ll receive your intake package by email—it includes your health questionnaire and consent forms.
Once submitted, I review your health history, symptoms, and lifestyle to understand you—the whole picture, not just your lab results.
*blood tests in Ontario are covered by OHIP where applicable.

Step 2 - Complete your lab work

You’ll receive a personalized lab requisition to complete at your preferred lab.
These results help inform our discussion and give us additional insight into what your body needs most—hormone restoring, thyroid support, or metabolic fine-tuning—so your plan is built on clarity, not guesswork.
*Please note-Consult and follow-up fees must be paid in full prior to your session.
Step 3 - Meet for your consultation

We’ll connect virtually to walk through your intake and lab results together.
This is where everything comes together—your symptoms, your goals, your story, and your data—to design a personalized plan that restores balance, supports metabolism, and strengthens long-term health and vitality.

Step 4 - Continue with ongoing care

Care is adjusted step-by-step based on how you’re doing and what your goals are over time. With 1-on-1 follow-ups and secure messaging through our private portal, you’ll always have guidance along the way.

Before you begin

This isn’t a quick fix or a temporary diet.
It’s a long-term, evidence-based approach to restoring hormonal and metabolic balance—gently, sustainably, and in alignment with your body’s natural rhythm.
Healing takes time, and every person’s pace is different. This process is about rebuilding from the inside out so you can feel well—not just for now, but for years to come.

Your Fertility & Pregnancy Wellness Questions, Answered

Yes. BHRT can support natural conception by restoring hormone balance, improving ovulation patterns, and strengthening the luteal phase—all of which are essential for fertility. It is especially helpful for women with irregular cycles, PCOS, or subtle hormonal imbalances.
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) for fertility uses plant-derived hormones that are structurally identical to those your body naturally produces. This therapy is designed to support key aspects of reproductive health—such as ovulation, uterine lining development, and regular menstrual cycles—to help create an optimal environment for conception.
*Note: patients can keep all receipts and claim tests, consultations and rx/prescriptions on their taxes.
Yes. BHRT may help women with PCOS by restoring hormonal balance, particularly by supporting progesterone levels. This can promote more regular cycles, healthier ovulation, and better chances of natural conception. However, it's important to note that PCOS is often driven by multiple underlying imbalances—not just a single hormone deficiency.
Yes. Imbalances in key hormones—such as progesterone, estrogen, and thyroid hormones—can disrupt ovulation, affect the uterine lining, and interfere with implantation, all of which make it more difficult to conceive. For example, low mid-luteal progesterone has been linked to ovulation issues, implantation failure, and early pregnancy loss. This is supported by this NIH-backed study on luteal phase
Ideal candidates include individuals with hormone-related fertility challenges, thin uterine lining, or previous failed IVF attempts. BHRT may help prepare the body by aligning hormone levels and enhancing the response to IVF protocols.
Yes. BHRT can complement IVF or IUI by supporting cycle regulation, uterine lining health, and hormone optimization before and during treatment.
Every woman’s body is different, and the timeline for hormone optimization depends on the depth and nature of your imbalance. Once your lab results and symptoms are reviewed, Abigail will create a personalized plan tailored to your unique cycle, goals, and readiness for conception.
When used under qualified medical supervision, BHRT can be safely continued during early pregnancy to support hormone levels essential for implantation and fetal development. Abigail provides personalized, evidence-informed care to ensure safety at every stage.
Yes. Abigail focuses on natural hormone alignment using bioidentical hormones, targeted lifestyle strategies, and personalized care—especially for women preparing for natural conception.
Yes. Abigail offers optional postpartum hormone care to support energy, mood, breastfeeding, and cycle regulation after birth.
No referral is needed. You can book your consultation directly with Abigail through Bello Wellness to begin your personalized fertility journey.

Your Testosterone Questions, Answered

Yes. When prescribed and monitored by a regulated Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Ontario, online testosterone therapy is safe, evidence-informed, and fully compliant with provincial standards. Virtual care follows the same diagnostic, prescribing, and monitoring requirements as in-person visits.
Common symptoms of low testosterone include:
- reduced morning erections
- increased abdominal fat
- low motivation
- slower physical recovery
- reduced libido
- brain fog
- irritability or mood changes
- persistent fatigue
- sleep disruption
These are metabolic–endocrine signals, not signs of aging poorly.
A proper assessment includes more than total testosterone.
A comprehensive hormone panel may include:
- total testosterone
- free testosterone
- SHBG
- LH
- FSH
- estradiol
- hematocrit
- fasting insulin
- hemoglobin A1C
- lipid profile
- thyroid function
- liver enzymes
This provides a full metabolic and hormonal picture.
No. Medical TRT uses physiologic doses of pharmaceutical-grade testosterone to restore healthy levels. Steroid misuse involves supraphysiologic doses of synthetic derivatives designed for muscle enhancement. The two have different molecules, different goals, and different risk profiles.
Not necessarily. TRT is not dependency; it restores the hormonal environment the body is designed for. Some men stay on long-term due to symptom relief and metabolic benefits, while others re-evaluate as physiology and lifestyle change. This is a collaborative, individualized decision.
All men are different, but typically men notice improvements within 8-12 weeks, especially in:
- energy
- recovery
- libido
- sleep
- mood
Full metabolic and body composition changes may take 3–6 months.
Individual responses vary.
Yes. Testosterone influences:
- muscle mass
- visceral fat
- insulin sensitivity
- metabolic rate
When combined with strength training and protein-forward nutrition, TRT can significantly improve body composition.
Absolutely. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which suppresses testosterone production. Factors such as poor sleep, irregular eating patterns, high workloads, and limited recovery also contribute. Modern stress physiology is one of the top drivers of testosterone decline.