Frequently Asked Questions about Hormone Pellet Therapy

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Pellet implants are a unique way to treat hormone imbalances into the body. Customized to meet your individual needs.  

Estradiol, testosterone/cholesterol pellets are compounded hormones made from organic plant materials, which have the same molecular structure of those  hormones found in the body. In a simple, quick in-office procedure, your practitioner inserts a prescribed number of rice-grain-sized bioidentical hormone pellets under the skin near the hip. These pellets will release steady small amounts of hormone(s) directly into your  bloodstream for an average of several months.  

 Considered the gold standard of hormonal therapy treatments used to treat men and  women. They have the same molecular structure as natural human hormones and work the same way. 

Several benefits: 

• Consistency — Pellets supply a consistent level of hormones released in the bloodstream closest to nature — Pellets mimic your body’s natural delivery system more closely than any other method. 
• Convenience — You don’t need to worry about remembering to take your medication daily. Hormone  pellets only need to be inserted 2-4 times per year depending on what on your practitioner prescribes  and what works best for your body. 
• Fewer side effects — Pellet therapy bypasses the liver, sending hormones directly into the  bloodstream, and avoiding certain side effects of oral medications. 

• Women dealing with Menopause hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, fatigue,  mid-section weight gain, loss of muscle mass, foggy thinking, and mood changes. 
• Men and Women Low Testosterone   Some people have no symptoms,  but it may cause men and women to experience low libido, sexual problems, hair  loss, fatigue, loss of muscle and bone mass, fat gain (think beer belly for men),  mood issues and memory problems. 
• Loss of Bone Density Postmenopausal osteoporosis affects women during the first decade  following menopause. Bones become brittle, fragile, and easy to fracture.  
• Sexual Dysfunction Vaginal dryness in women, decreased libido in  both sexes, and sexual functioning issues in men such as erectile dysfunction.
• Muscle and Strength Loss Men and women may lose muscle mass and strength as  hormone levels decrease. 
• Mood Disorders Hormonal changes in menopause or andropause (in men) may worsen mood swings, anxiety disorders, or  depression. In addition to worry, fear, agitation, irritability, nervousness, and irrational thoughts, patients may have  physical symptoms — rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, nausea, numbness, lightheadedness, shakiness, and high  blood pressure.