It is important to be honest about all of your symptoms so that our staff can correctly determine the correct dosage required to correct your hormonal imbalance. Each therapy appointment is generally the same. Before each session, we will ask about your symptoms to track for improvements. It is possible we will change dosage amounts based on how well you are responding to the treatment. Some people respond more quickly than others. We will first cleanse the area at the site of insertion, either at your hip or buttock area depending on which is most comfortable for you.
Once the skin has been disinfected, we will apply a local anesthetic for your comfort. Some patients are needle shy and find that the local anesthetic makes the hormone therapy less stressful.
We will only move on to the next step once we are sure that the site of insertion is properly numbed. For pellet hormone replacement therapy, the pellets are about the size of a grain of rice.
These pellets are naturally absorbed into your body and dissolve into the bloodstream over a period of a few months. Since the pellets disappear, each therapy session means that a new pellet is inserted beneath your skin. We use a sterile needle to insert the pellet to the treatment site.
This usually takes only a few moments. The entire process for a hormone therapy appointment generally takes between 15 and 30 minutes to complete, start to finish. Most of that time includes speaking about your current health and waiting for the local anesthetic to take effect.
Other than the local anesthetic, hormone replacement therapy with a pellet is not unlike receiving any other kind of shot. For post-treatment guidelines, we do not have many restrictions. We may apply a bandage to the treatment site and recommend that you wash the area with warm soap and water for a day or two.
We will also advise you to avoid strenuous activity. During your appointment, we may provide additional guidelines to be followed. Recovery for hormone therapy is very generally short. There is some tenderness to be expected at the treatment site, but like any other bruising, lightly icing the area in minute intervals is usually enough to counter any sensitivity. Most patients can return to normal daily activities within one week of treatment. Some patients report that they feel relief from many symptoms within 1 to 3 days after treatment.
For most, the benefits of hormone therapy begin to work between 1 to 2 weeks after treatment. How quickly you respond to hormone therapy depends on your body, the dosage of the treatment, and your lifestyle habits.
It is important to understand that hormone therapy works best when combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Hormone replacement therapy with pellets lasts for about 4 months at a time. After 4 months, symptoms of menopause and andropause will begin to return.
We recommend having 3 rounds of hormone therapy a year to maintain a regular balance of your hormones. Our expert staff will help you determine the frequency of your therapy sessions. Candidates for hormone therapy are typically those over the age of Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms associated with andropause and menopause are candidates for hormone therapy.
There may be some medical factors that need to be considered for some patients. Our staff will help determine if hormone therapy is right for you based on your current health and wellness.
Our expert professionals are ready to help you balance your everyday health and wellness! We look forward to the opportunity to have you as a patient! What are bioidentical hormones? Will I need blood tests? Why use hormone pellets and creams? Are bioidentical hormones safer than standard hormones? Are bioidentical hormones safe for everyone? Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy approved by the FDA?
Will my insurance cover bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Do I have to come in every 3 to 4 months for testing? How quickly does it work? When will I start to feel better? What is adrenal fatigue?
Bioidentical hormone therapy can be administered in different ways, but perhaps the best method is through pellet insertion. Bioidentical hormone pellets are inserted into the body once every few months, where they deliver a consistent dose of hormones, which allows you to feel better steadily and without the swings that often come from other methods, like injections or creams.
This is the ideal therapy for anyone suffering the negative effects of a change in their hormone levels. Your first step is to talk with us. The first sign of ED is often when spontaneous morning erections no longer show up. You should also consider getting help if you notice that your libido has dropped suddenly.
Testosterone has a lot to do with hair growth, and while some hair loss is genetic and has nothing to do with testosterone, some is caused by Low T. If testosterone levels drop too far, you could suffer an imbalance that leads to gynecomastia, or the growth of male breast tissue.
Too much estrogen can also be at play in general weight gain, especially if nothing has changed about your lifestyle otherwise. You may find yourself irritable, depressed, or unable to focus, since testosterone is a vital part of some cognitive functions.
Since estrogen is a key component of healthy reproductive development in women, any change in levels will manifest during the menstrual cycle. This makes it easier for bacteria to get into the urinary tract. For a woman suffering from lower estrogen levels, sex can go from pleasure to pain.
Low estrogen causes the vagina to stop producing as much natural lubrication, which can make the act itself painful. As with men and testosterone, estrogen in women is important to keeping a healthy metabolism. When estrogen levels drop, women see a significant change in their energy levels. If this is happening to you, you may find that you suddenly feel no motivation to do things or that you struggle to accomplish routine tasks.
You may also start to gain weight, even if your diet does not change. If you notice these changes, talk to us about whether BHRT can help. BHRT can help.
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