Hormone Pellet Implant

Hormone pellet implant is a preferred way of restoring hormone deficit because it is more physiologic(mimicking the body’s natural state), healthier, and convenient.
Implanted pellets bypasses the intestinal-hepatic route( intestine to the liver) and eliminate negative hepatic side effects.

If you are considering female hormone restoration after menopause, estrogen pellet with or without testosterone pellet is an excellent option. Symptoms of menopause include: hot flush, insomnia, weight gain, low libido, fatigue, mood swing, poor memory, vaginal dryness, and possibly depression and anxiety.

Hormone pellets are made of soy and yam by compound pharmaceutical companies and come in different dosages. The pellets are sterile and implanted in the tissue of the flank or abdomen with a local anesthetic. The dosage will be determined based on one’s weight, state of hormone deficiency, ethnicity, and desired level of restoration. The implant is typically done every 3-6 months.

Hormone replacement in menopausal state may result in an increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, heart attack, and blood clot formation. It is strongly recommended that individuals consider risks verses benefits of hormone replacement before they choose to proceed with the treatment. They are required to get annual mammogram and routine well-woman physical exam.

Female hormones include estrogen and progesterone. The exact dynamic of these two hormones in the life of female is not perfectly understood. However in general they seem to work best if they are balanced. Progesterone is typically added to estrogen when the female hormone replacement is done in an individual with intact uterus unless the estrogen replaced is a very small amount. However according to the clinical data available, when estrogen alone is replaced the increased risks of side effects are less. Female hormone replacement has been around for decades in various forms (oral, topical, injectible or implantable). The oral form of hormone goes through liver as the other three forms do not and maybe avoided by some people. The female hormone treatment has been associated with small increase of breast cancer, stroke, heart attack and blood clot forming.

Females naturally have some testosterone which decreases as woman ages and plummets as woman menopauses. Testosterone in women seems to be associated with libido, and many women turn to testosterone treatment to improve libido. Testosterone replacement treatment in men has been associated with increased prostate cancer. Testosterone replacement in women has been associated with side effects such as aggressive behavior, deeper voice, coarse hair, or other androgen related conditions such as acne or male type hair pattern. However when the testosterone is replaced in a small amount the benefit seems be reasonable due to negligible side effects.

Hormone pellet implant has been around for decades and has helped many women with hormone deficiency. Hormone pellets are implanted under the skin in the sub cute tissue typically every 4-6 months by a licensed and certified provider. This procedure requires no suturing or any special aftercare. The amount of hormone pellet implanted is based on a person’s weight and other factors, and it can be individually customized for the optimal state of the person. Some women prefers only estrogen or estrogen-progesterone combo, while many women prefer estrogen-progesterone-testosterone trio.