Hormone replacement therapy is a special, highly individualized treatment used to help reduce the symptoms associated with hormone imbalances. Hormones can affect many different systems found in your body, including your reproductive system, metabolic system, sleep-wake-cycle, and more. This is why getting hormone replacement therapy is essential in maintaining overall health and wellness.

The three main types of hormone replacement therapies are injections, oral medications, and hormone replacement pellets:
 
Injections
Hormone injections can be used to treat low progesterone, growth hormone deficiencies, and low testosterone. Alternatively, males who are experiencing low testosterone or hypogonadism can benefit from gel patches.
 
Oral Medications
Oral medications are another treatment option for hormone conditions. Metformin is often prescribed to women with PCOS in order to lower androgens, decrease blood sugar levels, and improve insulin function. Another oral treatment used to treat hormone imbalances is called Levothyroxine. This medication is primarily used to help reduce the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism.
 
Hormone Replacement Pellets
Slow-releasing hormone replacement pellets are placed directly under the skin. Both men and women can benefit from this type of hormone replacement therapy. They are typically used to reduce the symptoms of low testosterone in men or to reduce the symptoms of menopause in women.

People who can benefit from hormone replacement therapy include:
 
– Anyone experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of a hormone imbalance such as hot flashes, low libido, chronic fatigue, mood swings, loss of muscle mass, etc…
– Those who are at high risk for developing a condition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or infertility due to a hormone imbalance
– Women who are experiencing early signs of menopause
– Men with low testosterone because of aging
– Women who have had a sudden change of hormones because of surgery, chemotherapy, or estrogen supplements
– Men with a condition called hypogonadism

Though both men and women can experience hormone imbalances, their symptoms may slightly vary.
 
Symptoms of a hormone imbalance in men include:
 
– Depression
– Hair loss
– Low libido
– Fatigue
– Depression
– Cognitive decline
– Loss of muscle mass
– Erectile dysfunction
– Gynecomastia
– Weight gain
– Memory loss
– Increased irritability
 
Symptoms of a hormone imbalance in women include:
 
– Mood swings
– Unexplained weight loss
– Significant weight gain
– Insomnia
– Low sex drive
– Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
– Pain during menstruation
– Infertility
– Irregular bowel movements
– Hirsutism
– Hot flashes
– Vaginal dryness
– Heavy periods
– Brittle bones
 
If you have any additional questions about how our hormone therapy specialists can treat you, give us a call anytime during our business hours. We would love to provide you with any answers you may need about our clinic and schedule you with one of our hormone experts. Hormone therapy can reduce the risk of developing a serious condition, improve your mood, increase your energy levels, and more. We are conveniently located at 3347 Old Jacksonville Rd Tyler, TX 75701. We serve patients from Tyler TX, Bullard TX, Troup TX, Jacksonville TX, Dogwood City TX, Whitehouse TX, Flint TX, and Gresham TX. Smart Choice Medical Clinic looks forward to helping you become the healthiest and happiest version of yourself soon!