Hormone Replacement Therapy in Fargo and Fergus Falls

Expect blood to be drawn during your first session for testing. The visit may take 1 to 2 hours to complete.

Most of our patients begin hormone replacement therapy the same day. For pellet therapy, a follow-up visit may be scheduled in the next few days for the insertion procedure.

Be prepared to follow a supportive regimen of medication/food intake and restrictions.

Hydrate as much as possible prior to any treatment. It helps your body function at its best.

For pellet insertion, ensure your provider knows about any sensitivities to anesthetics.

To achieve and maintain goals, your treatment plan requires commitment and lifestyle changes. 

Be sure to get rest. This helps your body heal and your mood rise.

There may be some redness, soreness, and/or slight bruising at the pellet insertion site, which should pass within 7 to 10 days.

Patch, pill, and gel therapies are done at home. Be sure to exactly follow any instructions.

HRT may cause side effects, especially when you first start the therapy. Side effects can include breast tenderness/pain, unexpected bleeding/vaginal spotting, and headaches. These should lessen as time goes by.

Stay fully hydrated to support optimal body system function.

Follow the instructions for your lifestyle changes to make sure your long-term positive results last. 

Generally, our patients begin to experience benefits within 2 to 5 weeks of starting their HRT. It may take up to 13 weeks to experience optimal treatment effects.