Treasure Valley Pain and Hormones

05/25/2026

Low testosterone in women doesn’t always look the way people think 👇

Sometimes it’s subtle:
▫️Low motivation
▫️Brain fog
▫️Low libido
▫️Trouble building muscle
▫️More body fat despite working out
▫️Fatigue and poor recovery
▫️Mood changes or feeling “flat”
▫️Loss of confidence or drive

And sometimes it becomes more obvious:
▫️Hair thinning
▫️Decreased strength and stamina
▫️Weight gain
▫️Sleep disruption
▫️Increased aches and pains
▫️Feeling disconnected from yourself

Testosterone is not just a “male hormone.” Women need healthy testosterone levels for:
✨ Energy
✨ Muscle and bone protection
✨ Brain function and focus
✨ Libido and intimacy
✨ Mood and motivation
✨ Metabolic health

During perimenopause and menopause, testosterone naturally declines — and many women describe finally replacing it appropriately as feeling like “themselves again.”

If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just aging,” it may be worth taking a closer look at your hormones. 💛
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hormoneoptimization

05/18/2026

Just because something happens naturally to your body, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to make it better. You DO have options, no matter what anyone tells you, YOU be your advocate ❤️ treasure valley pain and hormones (link to request an appt in bio)

05/08/2026

POV: your patient says “you’re way nicer than the last provider I saw” …except the last provider they saw was also you 👀😂

immediately replays every slightly sleep-deprived, charting-behind interaction from the last visit in my head 😂

All jokes aside, one of the biggest things we value at Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones is building real relationships with our patients. We want you to feel heard, comfortable, supported, and cared for every step of the way — not rushed through an appointment.

Come meet our providers and experience healthcare that feels more personal 🤍

📍 Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones
Serving the Treasure Valley with pain management, hormone optimization, weight loss, and functional wellness.

05/05/2026

BRCA1 carriers—this is important 👇

There is a lot of fear and misinformation around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), especially for women who carry the BRCA1 gene mutation. But here’s what the evidence actually shows:

For women who have undergone prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and hysterectomy, the risk profile changes significantly. In this setting, estrogen-only HRT is NOT associated with an increased risk of breast cancer—and in multiple studies, it has actually been shown to reduce risk.

Let that sink in.

After surgical menopause, your body is abruptly deprived of estrogen—impacting:
• Cardiovascular health
• Bone density
• Brain function
• Metabolism
• Overall longevity

Avoiding HRT out of fear can often do more harm than good.

This is where individualized, evidence-based care matters. Not fear-based decisions.

At our clinic, we specialize in:
✔️ Hormone optimization
✔️ Functional medicine
✔️ Longevity-focused care
✔️ Personalized risk assessment

We take the time to look at YOUR history, YOUR genetics, and YOUR goals to create a plan that supports long-term health—not just symptom management.

🌿 Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones
🌐 www.treasurevalleypaincenter.com

Click the link in our bio to request an appointment.
This post is for educational purposes only and not to be taken directly as medical advice. Please consult with your individual provider prior to making any changes to your medical regimen.
Serving the Treasure Valley and surrounding communit.

05/05/2026

HRT and BRCA Carriers


🧬 BRCA Positive? Been Told You Can’t Take Hormones? Let’s Talk About What the Evidence Actually Says. 👇

If you carry a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation and you’ve had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and hysterectomy — you may have been told that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is off the table.

But here’s what the latest research shows:

✅ A 2026 study published in JAMA Network Open followed over 1,100 BRCA carriers who had their ovaries removed. Those who used estrogen-only hormone therapy actually had a LOWER risk of developing breast cancer — with a 46% reduction compared to those who didn’t use hormones.

✅ A 2025 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute confirmed these findings — estrogen-only HRT was NOT associated with increased breast cancer risk in BRCA carriers.

✅ When you’ve already had a bilateral mastectomy and hysterectomy, estrogen-only therapy (no progesterone needed since the uterus has been removed) carries the most favorable safety profile.

⚠️ Combined estrogen + progesterone therapy is a different conversation — the data is less clear, and that decision should be individualized with your doctor.

💡 The bottom line: Being BRCA positive does NOT automatically mean you can’t benefit from hormone therapy — especially after risk-reducing surgeries. Untreated surgical menopause carries its own serious risks: heart disease, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and a significantly reduced quality of life.

Every patient is different. This is not medical advice for your specific situation — but it IS a reason to have a deeper conversation with your care team if you’ve been suffering in silence.

You deserve to feel like yourself again. 💛

05/01/2026

Nobody talks about this phase… but almost every woman feels it.

If you’re in your late 30s to 40s and thinking:
“I don’t feel like myself anymore…” — this is why.

This is perimenopause.
And it doesn’t just “show up” one day — it happens in phases:

✨ It starts quietly with subtle progesterone decline (hello PMS, poor sleep, mood swings)
⚡ Then things get disrupted — cycles change, anxiety creeps in, energy drops
🔥 Then comes the full transition — hormone fluctuations, hot flashes, night sweats, dryness

This is NOT just aging.
This is your hormones shifting — and your body asking for support.

You don’t have to “push through it” or be dismissed.

There are real, effective ways to:
✔️ Balance hormones
✔️ Improve sleep + mood
✔️ Support metabolism + weight
✔️ Feel like YOU again

If this sounds like you, it’s time to stop guessing and start understanding your body.

📍 Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones
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04/29/2026

04/27/2026

Hormones are not just about how you feel—they’re about how you age.

After the age of 40–50, declining estrogen and progesterone can impact nearly every system in a woman’s body. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) isn’t just symptom relief—it’s long-term health protection.

✨ Benefits of HRT for women:
• ❤️ Cardiovascular protection – supports heart health and vascular function
• 🦴 Bone protection – reduces risk of osteoporosis and fractures
• ⚖️ Metabolic regulation – helps maintain healthy weight, insulin sensitivity, and energy
• 🧠 Brain health – supports cognition, mood, and reduces neurodegenerative risk
• ⏳ Longevity – studies show up to a 50% reduction in all-cause mortality when optimized after age 50

This is about more than hot flashes—this is about protecting your future.

At Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones, we take a comprehensive, functional approach to hormone optimization—customized to you

04/18/2026

A stellate ganglion block (SGB) works by temporarily numbing a bundle of sympathetic nerves in the neck that control the body’s fight-or-flight response. In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, that system can get stuck in overdrive, with elevated norepinephrine keeping the brain hyper-alert and reactive.

✅By shutting down that signal, the SGB essentially “turns down the volume” on the stress response, calming the amygdala and reducing hyperarousal, anxiety, and startle. This creates a more regulated baseline where the nervous system can reset—and where therapy and recovery tend to work more effectively.

Comprehensive pain and hormone care ⬇️

📍 Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones
2102 W Everest Ln, Suite 100
Meridian, Idaho

📞 Call or text 208-505-4744

👉 Click the link in our bio for appointment requests.
**INSURANCE ACCEPTED
✨ In-person and telehealth appointments available for Idaho patients.
Not meant as personal medical advice, consult your provider for your individual needs.

04/18/2026

Breaking the cycle 🔁✨

Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is emerging as a powerful tool for PTSD and generational trauma—by targeting the sympathetic nervous system and turning down the body’s chronic “fight-or-flight” response.

By temporarily blocking the stellate ganglion, we reduce norepinephrine output, calm hyperactive amygdala signaling, and help reset the brain-body stress loop.

Less hypervigilance. Better sleep. A chance to heal.

Comprehensive pain and hormone care ⬇️

📍 Treasure Valley Pain & Hormones
2102 W Everest Ln, Suite 100
Meridian, Idaho

📞 Call or text 208-505-4744

👉 Click the link in our bio for appointment requests.
**INSURANCE ACCEPTED
✨ In-person and telehealth appointments available for Idaho patients.
Not meant as personal medical advice, consult your provider for your individual needs.