Menopause & Hormone Therapy

When the body needs estrogen or testosterone, tiny pellets placed under the skin consistently release small doses of hormones. Pellet insertion is an in-office procedure done under local anesthesia. The pellets are inserted under the skin the upper buttocks/hip area through a tiny incision. The incision is then closed with steri-strips. Patients do not feel the implants under their skin. Once inserted, a steady, low dose of natural hormones flows directly into the blood stream whenever the body can then control the release of the hormone.

Contact our office for a hormone consultation. If you desire to undergo the functional approach with bioidentical hormone replacement, hormone testing and labs will be completed to evaluate your personal hormone profile. You may be required to undergo a baseline ultrasound of your uterus and have your mammogram up to date. Based on your existing hormone levels and health history we will make a recommendation. Hormone levels will be reevaluated prior to each forthcoming pellet insertion.

-Enhanced libido and/or increased sexual desire

-decreased body fat or greater capacity to lose weight

- reduced fatigue and increased energy levels

-increased mental focus, clarity, and concentration

-improved memory

-consistency in moods-reduction in feelings of anger, nervousness, and irritability

-relief from anxiety and depression

-increased sense of overall well-being

-protection from heart disease

In general, women who have a personal history of certain cancers or pre-existing cardiovascular disease may not be ideal candidates for any hormone replacement. A detailed consultation with the physician would be indicated to evaluate your symptoms and treatment options.