HORMONE REPLACEMENT TREATMENT

 The term “bioidentical hormone therapy” began as a marketing term for custom-compounded hormones. But it is taken to mean hormones that have the same chemical and molecular structure as hormones that are produced in the body. Bioidentical hormones do not have to be custom-compounded (meaning custom mixed). There are many well-tested, FDA-approved hormone therapy products that meet this definition and are commercially available from retail pharmacies in a variety of doses that will allow you and your doctor to customize your therapy to meet your needs.  

Patients who seek hormone therapy are often seeking relief from uncomfortable symptoms of hormone imbalance including hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, insomnia, weight gain, brain fog, low energy, moodiness, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, and more. With pellet therapy, patients experience relief of these symptoms as well as additional benefits, such as improved libido, mental focus, and reduced risk of disease.  

The primary goal of hormone therapy is to address the root cause of these symptoms—hormone imbalance—and reach a state of hormone optimization. 

 Some patients may experience temporary, undesirable side effects as their body adapts to the treatment. The most common side effects are increased hair growth, nipple sensitivity and skin breakouts due to increased oil production. There are other potential side effects we will discuss in your consult.  

Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources, such as yams or soy, and designed to be structurally identical to the hormones produced by the human body. This feature ensures that when bioidentical hormones are supplemented to correct hormonal imbalance, the hormones react in the same manner as the hormones naturally produced by the body, therefore reducing side effects, supporting disease prevention, and alleviating uncomfortable symptoms.  

Compounded bioidentical hormones are not FDA-approved because each dose is tailored to the needs of each patient. The pharmacies and ingredients used to develop compounded bioidentical hormones are FDA-registered and approved.   

Some bioidentical hormones, such as Prometrium®, a bioidentical progesterone, and estriol, a bioidentical estrogen, are FDA-approved.  

There is no correlation to increased risk of breast or other cancer with the use of bioidentical hormones, as documented by countless peer-reviewed studies, analyses, and research. 

 We  will complete a thorough examine, assess your lab work, and review your medical history before recommending treatment. We have a list of medical conditions that would exclude someone from being a candidate such as estrogen positive breast cancer survivor or prostate cancer survivor for example.  

To prepare for your first pellet insertion, you should be up to date on routine screenings for your age and gender:  

Mammogram  

Pap Smear  

PSA Test  

The appointment takes around 15 to 30 minutes and will involve a minor incision near the upper buttocks/hip area. The area may be sore for a few hours after the procedure. You will need to abstain from certain activities, such as strenuous exercise for several days post-procedure to ensure your incision heals properly

Patients may begin to notice symptom relief with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy within days to a few weeks after insertion. Most women experience improvement of at least one symptom within 2 weeks of their first insertion, while men often see improvement of one or more symptoms within two weeks as well. The greatest improvements are most often observed in men and women after their second pellet insertion.  

Optimal results are best achieved when paired with a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and routine exercise. 

 At this time we are cash based clinic therefore we do not file insurance. We are more than happy to provide you with diagnosis code and a receipt for you to fill for reimbursement.