Hormone Replacement Therapy Specialist in Twin Falls, ID

Hormone replacement, often referred to as hormone replacement therapy or HRT, is a term for a variety of medical procedures that are designed to maintain levels of hormones in the body that are considered to be out of normal range (either a surplus or deficiency). One of the most common uses of hormone replacement therapy is to administer estrogen and progesterone to women who are experiencing menopause; another common use is to supplement testosterone to men who are experiencing androgen deficiency or andropause. However, hormone replacement therapy is not only used to regulate sex hormones, but is also utilized to correct hormonal imbalances of many kinds, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, and Addison’s Disease.

There are many signs that indicate a hormonal balance; the following symptoms can be ameliorated with hormone replacement therapy:

• Frequent fatigue or tiredness
• Unexplained weight gain, especially around the midsection
• Poor quality of sleep, restlessness
• Decreased libido (sex drive)
• Decline in memory or recollection
• Lack of mental clarity or brain fog
• Depression or mood swings
• Muscle tension, joint pain, or headaches

Hormone replacement therapy provides an abundance of benefits to people of all walks of life; both men and women can receive a long list of advantages, but the benefits vary based on gender. These include:

Benefits for Women:

• Protects heart health
• Improves sleep
• Increases libido
• Eliminates hot flashes and mood swings
• Eliminates abdominal weight gain
• Eliminates hormone fluctuation headaches
• Improves bone density
• Increases muscle mass
• Decreases risk of breast cancer
• No adverse effects on menstrual cycle
• Decreases risk of blood clots
• Does not adversely affect:
○ Blood pressure
○ Lipids
○ Blood sugar
○ Liver enzyme levels

Benefits for Men:

• Increases energy and vitality
• Increases libido
• Increases muscle mass
• Improves mental clarity, mood, memory, and concentration
• Lowers cholesterol
• Protects the heart
• Increases bone strength
• Decreases risk of prostate cancer

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is ideal for people who are experiencing severe symptoms of a hormonal imbalance that negatively impacts their quality of life. HRT is recommended for people who:

• Have severe menopausal or andropausal symptoms, including:
○ Headaches
○ Sleep problems
○ Painful intercourse
○ Night sweats
○ Reduced libido

• Have a family history of osteoporosis
• Have a family history of colon cancer
• Have had early menopause before age 40
• Have had surgical menopause by removing ovaries before the age of 45
• Have entered menopause early due to chemotherapy or radiation therapy before the age of 45
• Have not seen results from other treatments

If you are experiencing the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, come to Magic Valley Medicine to find the best solution in your unique situation. Call us today to book an appointment with our hormone replacement therapy specialist, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 844 North Washington Street, Suite 400, Twin Falls, ID 83301. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Twin Falls ID, Kimberly ID, Filer ID, Hansen ID, Buhl ID, and Jerome ID, and BEYOND.