Hormone Replacement therapy
BioTE® Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) uses pellet therapy that may help balance hormones in both women and men.
Your hormones are one of the most important regulatory systems embedded in your body. They act as messengers, designed to interact with specific target cells and organs and provoke a change or result. As we age, hormone production changes, and hormonal imbalance can occur. Unbalanced hormones can have a variety of side effects and symptoms. There are a variety of symptoms men and women suffering from hormone imbalance can experience. Learn how Elite MD may provide relief through BioTE®’s method of pellet therapy today!
Signs & symptoms of Hormonal imbalance
Women
Men*
Fatigue
Night sweats
Hot flashes or flushes
Decreased sex drive
Weight gain
Trouble sleeping
Irritability
Anxiousness
Mood swings
Low mood
Discomfort during intercourse
Low sex drive
Fatigue
Loss of muscle mass
Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
Decreased bone mass
Mood changes
Low mood
Irritability
Brain fog
Elevated blood sugar
Stress
Anxiousness
High cholesterol
A low level of testosterone in a man means more than just a low sex drive. Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes.
First Steps
The first step to BHRT is consulting a local certified BioTE provider. Our certified providers determine if patients are eligible for BHRT after an in-office appointment and extensive lab work. If the patient is a candidate for BHRT using pellets, they are ready for a pellet insertion.
The Pellet Insertion Method
During an in-office visit, a patient is brought into the exam room, and the insertion site, usually somewhere around the upper buttocks, is numbed. A small incision is made, and the hormone pellet inserted. After, the insertion site is covered with a small bandage. The pellet dissolves, and the body absorbs the contents, leaving nothing behind. Every patient’s symptoms are unique, so each journey is customized to fit your needs. Some patients report seeing improvement in as little as four weeks, but full optimization can take up to six months.
Post-Insertion Care
After the pellet-insertion process is complete, it’s best to eliminate lower body exercise for a short period of time. Walking is fine, but more strenuous exercise is not recommended. Showers are permitted, but bathtubs, hot tubs, and swimming should be avoided. After the bandage is removed, you can resume normal exercise and swimming routines. We deserve to feel better no matter what our age. If you are tired of dealing with the symptoms of hormone imbalance and want to take action, should contact a local certified BioTE provider today.