One Small Pellet, Months of Relief
Why suffer through menopause or andropause (“male menopause”) when there’s an easy solution for relief? Hormone optimization is convenient with Biote® pellets, because you don’t have to worry about daily dosing. Your bioidentical hormone treatment plan is personalized so that you receive the dose your body needs to thrive.
What is Biote® Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) helps restore hormonal balance using natural formulas. These hormones have the same molecular structure as the hormones naturally produced by your body. Pellets are a popular choice because they’re low maintenance.
Biote® bioidentical hormone pellets are inserted under the skin. Hormones like estrogen and testosterone are released over several months into the bloodstream. We have partnered with Biote® because we believe our patients deserve the best. The Biote® Method is backed by 80 years of scientific research and has been trusted by hundreds of thousands of patients.
How Can Biote® Bioidentical Hormone Pellets Help Me?
As you age, hormone level changes are common. Hormone imbalance impacts your physical and mental well-being. Long-term complications include osteoporosis, heart disease, decreased muscle tone, and accelerated aging. Bioidentical hormone pellet therapy helps restore hormonal balance by addressing hormone deficiencies. The result – optimal health and well-being.
Bioidentical Hormone Benefits
- Increased energy
- Improved mood
- Better sleep
- Reduced body fat
- Enhanced sexual performance
- Increased muscle mass and strength
- Better exercise tolerance
- Improved bone density
- Decreased heart disease risk
- Enhanced cognitive function
- Anti-aging effects
Hormonal Imbalances in Women
As estrogen levels decline during menopause, women benefit from estrogen pellets to restore levels and improve symptoms. Some women also benefit from testosterone pellets.
Hormone Imbalance Symptoms In Women
- Fatigue & lack of energy
- Trouble sleeping
- Reduced mental clarity
- Anxiousness & depression
- Mood swings
- Hot flashes & night sweats
- Weight gain
- Muscle & joint pain
- Decreased sex drive
- Vaginal dryness
- Discomfort during intercourse
Hormonal Imbalances in Men
Andropause, also known as male menopause, can lead to a drop in testosterone levels. Testosterone pellets can restore levels and improve symptoms.
Hormone Imbalance Symptoms In Men
- Fatigue & lack of energy
- Sleep problems
- Reduced mental clarity
- Anxiety & depression
- Increased body fat (especially in the waist)
- Muscle & joint pain
- Decreased sex drive
- High cholesterol and blood sugar
- Erectile dysfunction (ED)
The Power of Customized Hormone BalanceWhat to Expect - Biote® Bioidentical Hormone Pellets at GlowSpring Health
You will begin with an initial consultation with one of our functional medicine practitioners. During this visit, we will discuss your health goals, medical history, hormone lab results, and current health status. We include a thorough assessment of your hormonal levels through comprehensive testing. We aim for numbers in the “optimal range” instead of the “normal range” so that you feel your very best.
Your Biote® Certified Provider at GlowSpring Health will develop an individualized BHRT treatment plan based on your body’s specific needs. We work closely with several local compounding pharmacies to ensure you receive the highest quality prescription. BHRT comes in a variety of forms, including creams, patches, pills, and Biote® pellets. This range of options provides convenience and flexibility in your hormone regimen
Pellet insertion only takes a few minutes. An insertion site is chosen, typically around the upper buttock or hip. A small incision is made and the hormone pellet is inserted. Pellets are about the size of a grain of rice. The site is then covered with a small bandage.
Individual responses vary, but many patients begin to experience positive changes within a few weeks to a few months. Most people see results after their first round of pellets. However, it may take up to two pellet insertions before you experience the desired results.
We believe in a holistic approach to balancing hormones. Incorporating nutrition, lifestyle changes, and other complementary therapies helps to achieve optimal results. Our 5-Point Model System addresses the realms that impact overall health. These include (1) natural hormones, (2) nutrition, (3) toxins, (4) mind, and (5) body. We offer exceptional patient education on health maintenance and preventative strategies.
Throughout your hormone optimization journey, our healthcare practitioners will closely monitor your progress. Regular check-ins and hormonal assessments enable us to make any necessary adjustments to ensure you achieve the best results.
Biote® Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy for Women and MenFAQ
There is minimal pain with pellet insertion. The pellets are very small – about the size of a grain of rice. When you arrive for your appointment, we first inject the area with a local anesthetic, so you won’t feel the incision or pellet insertion. There may be some lingering tenderness in the area later in the day and a cold pack can help. People cannot feel the pellets after insertion and as they dissolve.
Yes, the pellets are completely dissolved and absorbed, leaving nothing behind.
Some patients feel symptom relief in as little as several hours or up to four weeks. It may take up to six months to fully optimize hormones.
Bioidentical hormone pellets last 3-5 months. Timing varies depending on gender, weight, absorption rates, and your baseline hormone levels. In general, pellets are reinserted 2-4 times per year, which makes this a very convenient option for many people.
Biote® is the nation’s largest hormone optimization training company. The Biote® Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has been trusted by hundreds of thousands of patients for more than a decade. Biote has leveraged over 80 years of scientific research to develop the Biote Method, designed to address the earliest signs of aging.
Yes, they are made from yams and soy.
Bioidentical hormones are an excellent safe option for both men and women. Our practitioners are experts in prescribing bioidentical hormones and practice prescribing safe doses. Biote® pellet therapy is backed by scientific research.
Hormone therapy in general has risks. We minimize those risks by optimizing your lifestyle and dietary habits so that you metabolize the hormones safely.
There are some possible side effects with pellets, but we do not see these often. Extrusion can happen, where the pellet is pushed out of the incision. Infection and scar formation at the incision site are also possible.
Keep in mind, there is also a risk to not having enough hormones. If you don’t replace hormones, your brain, bones, heart, vessels, joints, skin, mood, and most importantly, quality of life, decline more rapidly.
Many people like pellet therapy because they’re convenient and low maintenance.
- You only need to visit 2-4 times a year for insertion instead of daily maintenance.
- Hormones bypass liver breakdown and go straight to the tissues for optimal uptake.
- A steady release of hormones ensures no fluctuations that can cause symptoms.