Bio-identical hormone replacement, specifically pellet therapy, has many advantages over traditional HRT. The hormones are plant based, designed to be the closest replacement for your natural hormones—specifically estrogen and testosterone. Women often complain of less side effects with bio-identical hormones than traditional. They are compounded by pharmacies we trust and made specifically for you. Pellets very closely mimic the natural levels of hormones in the body and have the advantage of lasting for months, meaning you don’t have to remember to take a pill, patch, or put on cream for months!

The insertion procedure is done in the office under local anesthetic and typically takes less than 20 minutes! A very small incision is made near the hip and the pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice each, then inserted into the fatty tissue underneath. No stitches are required as the incision is so small, steri-strip bandages are used to close the incision. You should not feel the pellets after they are inserted and they do not need to be removed – they are eventually completely absorbed by the body. The only restrictions after insertion are to avoid pools/tubs and intense exercise for 3 days. Members pay no extra fees for hormone pellet insertion, simply pay for the cost of the pellets and pick a date to have them inserted. For most women the hormones last 3-6 months, typically women have them replaced every 4 months.

Pellets can help relieve symptoms of menopause including:

• Decreased sex drive
• Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
• Hot flashes
• Low energy and focus
• Decreased muscle mass
• Increased irritability, depression and anxiety