What is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
In our office, we refer BHRT as “pellet therapy.” Hormone pellets are tiny “packets” about the size of a grain of rice. These pellets are inserted under your skin, in the buttock where they release a consistent dose of hormones as they dissolve. Pellets contain a natural plant source of estrogen and/or testosterone. A compounding pharmacist, using strict federal guidelines, compounds the estrogen and testosterone utilized in the pellets.
If you’re experiencing …
- Foggy Thinking
- Low Mood
- Anxiousness
- Thinning Hair
- Excessive hair on the face and arms
- Thin or dry skin
- Low sex drive
BHRT might be something for you to bring to your provider.Â
Benefits
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy can ease symptoms of Post-Hysterectomy, Thyroid Dysfunction, Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause, PTSD, Metabolic Syndrome, and decreasing hormone levels as a natural part of aging.
- Better sleep
- Heart protection
- Bone Protection
- Increased energy
Pellet Therapy
What is a Pellet?
Hormone pellets are tiny “packets” about the size of a grain of rice. These pellets are inserted under your skin, in the buttock where they release a consistent dose of hormones as they dissolve.
Pellets contain a natural plant source of estrogen and/or testosterone. A compounding pharmacist, using strict federal guidelines, compounds the estrogen and testosterone utilized in the pellets.
Why Pellet Therapy?
- Steady dose delivered over several months, rather than levels falling/rising within the course of several hours, days, or weeks
- No chance of user error- you can “set it and forget it”
- Simplicity. Only a few office visits each year
How it works
1. Consult
Schedule a one-on-one consult with our team. This will include a discussion of symptoms, comprehensive lab work, a treatment plan, and a discussion of cost.
2. Procedure
The hormone pellet insertion process itself is an outpatient procedure that takes place in the office—and it’s faster and easier than you may think: The entire procedure takes less than 10 minutes.
While you should avoid strenuous physical activity for a few days, you can largely return to your normal activities immediately.
Once implanted, the pellets gradually begin to release hormones. While the results aren’t immediate, many people feel a difference within a week of insertion.
For most, the hormone pellet insertion process is painless, although you may experience some slight discomfort, swelling, irritation, bruising, and/or redness afterward. However, these are typically mild and resolve quickly. As with any subcutaneous treatment, there is a risk of infection, but this risk is small and can be minimized with proper aftercare.
3. Follow Up
Depending on your body’s metabolism, you will follow up with the provider every 3-5 months for insertion of your next pellet(s).