What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
Bioidentical hormones are derived from plants, and they are chemically identical to hormones found in the human body. BHRT uses these hormones to help address symptoms related to hormonal imbalances. BHRT most often seeks to increase or balance your hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and adrenal hormones.
Are You A Candidate For BHRT?
While aging looks and feels different for each individual, many common health symptoms and conditions occur as we age, as a result of hormonal imbalances in our bodies. These symptoms and conditions include:
- Weight gain
- Depression
- Low energy
- Low libidi
- Poor sleep patterns
- Increased irritability
- Mood swings
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Sexual dysfunction
- Loss of memory and/or focus
What Is Pellet Therapy?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in the form of subcutaneous pellets. These pellets are inserted into the upper buttocks area during an in-office visit after testing is done to determine the exact quantity of the hormone the patient requires. Every dose is customized based on a consultation and extensive lab work to ensure a patient receives the exact concentration of hormones needed. Bioidentical hormones work with the chemistry of the body because they replicate the molecular structure of the hormones that normally occur within the body.
How Long Do Pellets Last?
Pellets last up to three to six months depending on gender, weight, absorption rates, and the amount of deficiency or surplus of hormones present within the patient at the time of insertion. Pellets are reinserted between two to four times per year to help keep hormones optimized and balanced and may take up to two insertions before feeling the full benefits.
What Can a Patient Expect from BHRT?
As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Some patients report some relief in as soon as four weeks, but full hormone optimization may take up to six months. Many report feeling more benefits after the second insertion. The Biote Method of hormone optimization therapy will be customized to balance each patient’s hormones and fit their specific needs.
Wanna Learn More?
Book a New Patient (Female or Male) Hormone Consult for just $150. Included in your consultation, your provider will obtain a comprehensive healthy history and review targeted blood tests. The visit and the first pellet insertion can be received on the same day if labs have been drawn prior. Women must also have a current mammogram prior to treatment.
Your initial blood work panel MUST include the following tests.
– FSH and progesterone (female only)
– Estradiol
– Testosterone (Total only for female and Total and Free for male)
– PSA (male only)
– TSH, Free T3, Free T4, TPO antibodies
– Vitamin D3
– Vitamin B12
– CBC
– Comprehensive Metabolic Panel