BHRT not only helps women age well, it also it helps prevent many diseases attributed to aging such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, gynecological problems, Alzheimer’s disease dementia, memory loss, and even some cancers.

Maintaining the proper balance of hormones is essential to good health for both women and men. Hormone levels are affected by quality of sleep, diet, stress, exercise, medications, as well as the environment. Hormones play a major role in the life of any woman, and an imbalance can start at any age. In younger women poor nutrition, emotional stress, overuse of alcohol, birth control pills, and early onset of menopause can lead to hormonal imbalances. In mature women, perimenopause and menopause are the most common causes of uncomfortable hormone related symptoms.

Sometimes hormonal imbalance can be improved by making healthy lifestyle changes and using natural therapies. But a personalized bioidentical hormone therapy program may be required for optimal, lasting results in many women.

Bioidentical hormones work so well for women because they have the same molecular structure as natural hormones do, and they are made using only natural ingredients. BHRT combinations and dosages are customized to match each unique patient’s needs. Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that must be prescribed, which is why it is important to undergo a comprehensive individual medical risk assessment before your doctor can determine a treatment plan. On-going care and blood work is important to ensure individualized treatment is optimized and working within safe limits.

Subcutaneous Pellet Therapy

Subcutaneous pellet therapy is a minimally invasive procedure where small hormone pellets, about the size of a grain of rice and no larger than a Tic-tac, are placed just beneath the skin, typically in the hip area. These pellets are made from a combination of hormones such as estradiol (a form of estrogen) or testosterone, and organic plant materials. The organic plant materials used in the pellets ensure that the hormones are bioidentical, meaning they are chemically identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body.

How It Works

Once inserted, the hormone pellets gradually dissolve, releasing a controlled and consistent level of hormones into the bloodstream lasting several months. This method mimics the body’s natural hormone secretion more closely than other hormone replacement therapies, which often result in fluctuating hormone levels.

The Procedure

The insertion of hormone pellets is a straightforward and quick procedure, usually performed in a healthcare provider’s office. After applying a local anesthetic, the practitioner makes a small incision and inserts the pellets into the subcutaneous tissue, typically in the hip area. The incision is then closed with steri-strips or a small stitch. Patients can return to normal activities shortly after the procedure, with minimal downtime required.