How Does Pellet Therapy Work?

Small hormone pellets are painlessly inserted under the patient’s skin often with the use of a mild local anesthetic. The pellets are made of bio-identical hormones that slowly dissolve roughly over a period of three to six months, slowly releasing hormones into the patient’s body in a manner that is similar to the body’s natural hormone production. When the pellets have completely dissolved, new pellets can be inserted.

Because pellet therapy uses bio-identical hormones, meaning that the hormones used are completely natural and identical to human hormones, many doctors and specialists in the filed of BHRT feel that pellets therapy is the safest form of hormone replacement available.

Advantages of Pellet Therapy

· Convenience. Patients only need to have the pellets placed every 3-6 months and do not have to worry about regular pills, creams or shots.

· Reduced Side Effects. The bio-identical hormones in pellet therapy may lead to fewer side effects than other forms of synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

· Individual Treatment. Synthetic hormones are a one-size-fits-all approach to hormone replacement therapy. In contrast, the pellets used in pellet therapy are custom-designed to suit the needs of each individual male or female patient. Patients only receive the dosage of hormones required to alleviate their symptoms.

With the known risks associated with other forms of HRT, pellet therapy offers a potentially safer and more convenient solution to for both men and women, treating the loss of bone density, hot flashes, mood swings, and decline in sexual desire associated with menopause and andropause.

Patients seeking natural HRT should be certain to choose a qualified physician to assess their current hormonal deficiencies, allowing them to prescribe the proper course of treatment.

 

 

Patients seeking natural HRT should be certain to choose a qualified physician to assess their current hormonal deficiencies, allowing them to prescribe the proper course of treatment.