Hormone Replacement (HRT)
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Overview
When your body’s ability to produce hormones is disrupted—such as a natural decline with age—you may notice a difference in how you feel. Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body. With more than 2.5 million pellet insertions in our company’s history in over a decade, we have the knowledge and expertise to help integrate precision and preventive medicine at any certified clinic, regardless of specialty or patient demographic.
Research has shown that pellet therapy has helped thousands of people feel their best and achieve hormonal balance. The Biote Method uses bioidentical hormone pellets which contain bioidentical testosterone or estrogen. The pellets are placed subcutaneously in the body and release a continuous stream of bioidentical hormones. Hormone replacement pellets dissolve and are absorbed into the body. With more than 3 million pellet insertions in our company’s history, our Biote Certified Providers personalize each dose based on extensive lab work.
Biote For Men and Women
Biote’s Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, also known as BHRT, may help avoid unwanted side effects connected with a hormone imbalance.* Learn more about the pellet therapy process by contacting us.
What Is Biote’s Method of Pellet Therapy?
Pellets are tiny, custom-compounded therapies for symptoms that stem from hormonal imbalances. The Biote Method may help keep a patient’s hormone levels consistent throughout the day. The pellet therapy that Biote trains on uses hormones that are bioidentical to those found in the human body.
What Type of Pharmacies Do We Work With At Biote?
The bioidentical hormones that Biote Certified Providers use are custom-compounded. Biote trains our providers to work with highly specialized outsourcing facilities during every step of the bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) process. The pharmacies providing pellets employ rigorous standards and practices to ensure the sterility and potency of every pellet batch distributed.
What Kind of Estrogen Is in the Bioidentical Pellets?
The Biote Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) uses bioidentical hormones, meaning the chemical structure is the same as the hormones produced by the body, estradiol. Our approach to BHRT using pellets may help avoid unwanted side effects.*
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Each patient’s symptoms are unique, and so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization through BHRT. Most bioidentical hormone replacement therapy patients report some relief in as soon as four weeks, but full optimization may take up to six months or more. Some report feeling the most benefits after their second insertion. The bioidentical hormones for our hormone pellet therapy are customized to fit your patient’s specific needs.
Testosterone Injection
Testosterone injections increase your testosterone levels. Testosterone is a hormone that your sex organs mainly produce. A healthcare provider will usually give you this injection in a hospital or clinic setting.
What is this medication?
TESTOSTERONE (tes TOS ter one) is used to increase testosterone levels in your body. It belongs to a group of medications called androgen hormones.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Andro-L.A., Aveed, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Virilon
What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Lung disease
- Prostate disease
- An unusual or allergic reaction to testosterone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- If a female partner is pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
How should I use this medication?
This medication is for injection into a muscle. It is usually given in a hospital or clinic.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Contact your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
Try not to miss a dose. Your care team will tell you when your next injection is due. Notify the office if you are unable to keep an appointment.
What may interact with this medication?
- Medications for diabetes
- Medications that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
- Oxyphenbutazone
- Propranolol
- Steroid medications like prednisone or cortisone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
