Declining hormone levels impact both women and men as they age. Hormone Pellet Therapy is a particularly effective form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) used to normalize low or imbalanced hormones.
While declines in testosterone levels primarily impact men, women experience reduced estrogen as they enter menopause. Declines in testosterone occur in both men and women. However, testosterone is the primary hormone in men, so when testosterone declines in men, the impact can be more severe. Serious health effects can range from bone loss to increased risk of heart disease and stroke in both sexes. Males can experience a myriad of symptoms like erectile dysfunction, decreased libido low energy and reduced muscle mass. In contrast, female symptoms can include hot flashes, low sexual interest, and vaginal atrophy.
Once viewed as a natural – and unavoidable – aspect of aging, we now understand that declining hormone levels can be restored using BHRT. Hormone issues can also arise as a result of a hysterectomy or testicular injury – or even health conditions like adrenal fatigue or thyroid dysfunction. Whatever the cause of your hormonal imbalance, Hormone Pellet Therapy is an effective and natural method for restoring hormonal balance.
Hormone Pellet Therapy is one of many methods commonly used to administer bioidentical hormones, but it’s particularly effective at improving the health conditions and symptoms that come with hormone decline – and possibly at higher rates than other delivery methods like pills, creams, gels, patches, sprays, shots, or vaginal inserts.
See what Hormone Pellet Therapy can do for you. If you have been wanting to try Hormone Pellet Therapy, call our offices at (424) 374-2800 or contact us online today. We offer telehealth services and virtual consultations for your convenience.
Hormone Pellet Therapy involves using an implant – that looks like a pellet - inserted under the skin. The pellet dissolves over time, gradually releasing essential bioidentical hormones into your body. It is a natural alternative to conventional hormonal replacement therapies that introduce synthetic hormones into the body.
Bioidentical hormone pellets are created from either testosterone or estrogen and bound with natural cholesterol. The pellets are engineered to dissolve into your body slowly - over the course of three to four months - and more closely mimic your body's natural release of hormones.
BHRT, using hormone pellets as a delivery system, can be precisely formulated for your individual needs. Synthetic hormones, on the other hand, are patented and NOT bioidentical.
These bioidentical hormone pellets create the same effect as hormones produced by your body. Developed from plant estrogens that are chemically identical to the hormones that your body naturally produces—made from yams, flax, and soybeans—BHRT pellets, when monitored by a provider, can avoid the majority of side effects of synthetic hormones.
Hormone Pellet Therapy is used to treat health conditions and symptoms that arise from hormone imbalance – and to improve physical and mental performance, especially in the arena of sexual health. Hormone pellet therapy is also effective as a preventive health approach. Its benefits include:
Each Hormone Pellet Therapy protocol offers unique benefits. That’s why it’s essential to work with a Functional Medicine doctor who seeks to understand the underlying root causes of your health issues – so that therapies and treatments like Hormone Pellet Therapy can be fine-tuned to address your specific health needs.
On your initial visit, we will discuss your medical history, current and past medications, daily stressors, diet, exercise habits, and current medications. We may explore issues like your sleep, appetite, bowel movements, and current emotional state. Our priority in any treatment we offer – including Hormone Pellet Therapy - is to understand your overall health and the specific conditions you wish to treat. At that point, we can then focus on formulating the ideal Hormone Pellet Therapy protocol.
Your treatment may include Hormone Pellet Therapy alone, or it could include a variety of other approaches that might enhance your results, from nutritional supplements to medical weight loss. Our goal is always to maximize your hormonal balance and sexual function by treating the underlying causes and assuring all your hormones are replaced and balanced.
The entire Hormone Pellet Therapy process takes less than an hour. It is a minimally invasive, safe process. The pellets used in Hormone Pellet Therapy are implanted into the soft tissue just beneath the top layer of skin - typically within the upper buttocks.
The results you personally experience from Hormone Pellet Therapy will vary according to individual factors like age, lifestyle and overall health, as well as genetic factors. Some individuals begin to experience relief from symptoms within a few weeks, but it can take up to three months to appreciate the full effects. Men can often experience quicker results.
Ongoing consultations are required to continue treatment with Hormone Pellet Therapy. The implants dissolve over time and need to be replaced.
Hormone Pellet Therapy has an excellent safety profile. There is no risk of disease transmission. Selecting a knowledgeable, experienced physician is the most important decision you can make before beginning Hormone Pellet Therapy. Talk to us before the procedure if you have any concerns. After your treatment, if you experience any severe discomfort, be sure to let us know.
Dr. Judi Goldstone is a board-certified physician and an anti-aging and weight-loss expert. She is dedicated to helping men and women attain their best possible health using the most up-to-date, advanced medical approaches. After graduating cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles, she went on to receive her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where she graduated at the top of her class. Dr. Goldstone is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. In 2005, she joined the American Academy of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine and now has a well-earned reputation for excellence in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and nutraceutical usage.
It’s essential to work with a Functional Medicine doctor who seeks to understand the underlying root causes of your health concerns – so that therapies and treatments like Hormone Pellet Therapy can be fine-tuned to address your specific health needs.
If you have been wanting to try Hormone Pellet Therapy, call our offices at (424) 374-2800 or contact us online today. We offer convenient telehealth services and virtual consultations for your convenience.
