HORMONE PELLET THERAPY
WHAT IS HORMONE PELLET THERAPY
Hormone Pellet Therapy is a method of putting Testosterone and Estradiol hormones into the body of both men and women (men get testosterone, women can receive both). The hormones are pressed into very small cylinders that are inserted under the skin and release the hormones over several months at a constant rate. They are small, just a little larger than a grain of rice. The pellets we use at The Miley Clinic are made by a compounding Pharmacy that has been making hormone pellets for over 20 years. The production of Testosterone is highly regulated by the FDA.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE HORMONE PELLET THERAPY AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Pellets deliver consistent levels of the hormones for approximately 4 -5 months. This avoids the up and down fluctuations experienced with creams and injections. Also, with creams and injections some people don’t get the true benefit of their hormones because of non-compliance – they just forget to take them daily! Consistency is very important for optimal health. Research shows that Pellets do not increase the risk of blood clots and other untoward effects as seen in the synthetic hormones.
Testosterone therapy has so many benefits. Testosterone delivered by pellets has been used to treat migraine and menstrual headaches. They have also been shown to be excellent for relief of menopausal and andropausal symptoms, maintenance of bone density, restoration of sleep patterns, improvement in sex drive (Libido), sexual response and performance. In both men and women, testosterone therapy has been shown to relieve depression, relieve anxiety, increase energy, and improve concentration and memory. Testosterone delivered by hormone pellets has also been shown to decrease fat mass and increase lean body mass.
There is no more convenient way to deliver testosterone than with pellet therapy. Even those that have not done well on other methods of hormone delivery have a high success rate with pellets.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY?
If your labs reveal low testosterone levels or you suffer from the well-known symptoms of low hormone levels as described in our Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men or for Women sections, then you are a candidate and will benefit from this hormone pellet therapy service.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM HORMONE PELLET THERAPY?
Some people notice a difference in the first week. Most however, notice a significant difference by week 3-4. At the same time we are working with you on your nutrition, sleep, movement, and lifestyle changes. All are important in helping you achieve sustainable, optimal health.
ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS TO ESTROGEN BY PELLET THERAPY?
When women first start on hormone replacement therapy using estradiol (bio-identical Estrogen) their estrogen receptors might be very sensitive and will need time to adjust. Occasionally this results in sore, tender breasts. Temporary water retention and slight weight gain is also a known early side effect. Both resolve on their own with a little time and do not require therapy.
HOW ARE THE PELLETS INSERTED AND HOW IS THE PROCEDURE DONE?
Pellets are inserted in the office under local anesthesia. After numbing an area on the buttocks in women and the love handles in men, we sterilely prepare the area with betadine, make a small 3mm incision and insert the pellets painlessly under the skin. Next, a steri-strip (no sutures) is used to close the insertion point and you go home.
What if my Primary Care Physician or my Gynecologist says that there is no data to support the use of hormone optimization using pellets?
He or she is just wrong. There is a difference between “no data” and not staying current with the medical literature about hormone replacement data. It is just easier to dismiss it than to do the research on an aspect of medical practice that they do not use. Physicians are usually down on what they are not up on. It is about the patient listening to all the information, doing research as they feel necessary and making their own informed decision.
After pellet insertion the patients may notice that they sleep better, have more energy, and generally feel happier. They usually notice increased strength, enhanced physical performance, an improvement in skin tone and hair texture. Muscle mass as well as bone density will increase as body fat decreases. Memory, concentration, general well being and libido may also improve substantially.
Testosterone and Estradiol hormone therapy done by pellet insertion is a safe, convenient, and effective method of hormone delivery for both men and women. Continuous administration of hormones by pellet therapy is well accepted. Pellet therapy is more convenient and has better sustained levels that is superior to injections and creams with regards to sexual function, bone remineralization, breast health, cognitive and mood functions, lipid profiles and cardiovascular protection. Call our office today to schedule an appointment. We will see you at the clinic!
Getting Started With HORMONE PELLET THERAPY
Ready to get started on your journey to a healthier, better quality of life? The Miley Clinic can help you transform your life with our hormone pellet therapy procedure. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and start your journey for better health.