Hormone pellets, or hormone replacement therapy pellets, are a common solution for men and women who suffer from hormone imbalances. Measured doses of testosterone or estrogen are added to pellets about the size of a grain of rice. Your Stadia Med Spa provider places the pellets beneath the skin’s surface where they begin to release a steady flow of hormones.
Hormone replacement therapy takes many forms, from topical creams to pills. But hormone pellets offer a few unique pros and cons for men and women that need to balance their hormones.
Low or imbalanced hormones can cause a myriad of uncomfortable symptoms that affect your overall quality of life. Stadia Med Spa offers hormone replacement pellets for men and women who want to correct hormonal imbalances with a low-maintenance hormone replacement solution.
Keep reading for the pros and cons of hormone pellets to help you choose which type of hormone replacement therapy is right for you.
The pros of hormone pellets include convenience and long-lasting symptom relief. They are suitable for both men and women and address a wide variety of imbalances.
For men, hormone pellets are often used to address low testosterone. The symptoms of low testosterone – including reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased muscle mass, weight gain, and more – severely impact a man’s quality of life.
Women often need hormone replacement therapy before, during, and after menopause to correct hormonal imbalances. Hormone pellets can provide relief from menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, etc.
Here are five hormone pellet pros to consider before you book your treatment at Stadia Med Spa.
Other types of hormone replacement therapy – like topical creams and pills – require you to take a daily dose of hormones. While this isn’t a problem for some, many people have a hard time sticking to a consistent schedule. A lack of consistency can lead to an even greater hormonal imbalance and make your symptoms worse.
For people who struggle to remain consistent with their medications, hormone pellets can be extremely beneficial. Once the pellets are beneath the skin’s surface, you won’t have to worry about hormone replacement therapy for several months.
Another pro of hormone pellets is a consistent dose of hormones. The steady release of hormones is more stable than other forms of hormone therapy and the consistency can help reduce the fluctuation in hormone levels that may occur with other methods, such as pills or injections.
Women going through premature menopause or women with extreme menopause symptoms, are ideal candidates for hormone pellets. The consistent dose of estrogen provides relief from many menopause symptoms without the added stress of remembering to take your pills.
Hormone replacement therapy pellets eliminate the need for weekly or monthly visits to your healthcare provider.
Once hormone pellets are beneath the skin’s surface, they last for several months. For women, pellets are replaced every 3 to 5 months. Meanwhile, men need hormone pellet replacements every 4 to 6 months.
Before your hormone replacement pellet placement, a Stadia Med Spa provider will order a comprehensive blood test to see which hormones need supplementation. Then, they create a hormone pellet with a dose customized for your body. Hormone pellet customization allows your provider to target specific symptoms or hormonal imbalances more effectively.
The number one reason people get hormone pellets is relief from the symptoms of imbalanced hormones. Women going through menopause get relief from hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, and more. aThe number one reason people get hormone pellets is relief from the symptoms of imbalanced hormones. Women going through menopause get relief from hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, and more. Meanwhile, men with low testosterone and other androgen hormone imbalances see fewer symptoms of erectile dysfunction, low libido, and mood swings., men with low testosterone and other androgen hormone imbalances see fewer symptoms of erectile dysfunction, low libido, and mood swings.
No pro list would be complete with the cons. Hormone replacement therapy pellets are not for everyone. Here is a closer look at some of the risks and downsides of hormone pellets.
For people who struggle to remain consistent with their medications, hormone pellets can be extremely beneficial. Once the pellets are beneath the skin’s surface, you won’t have to worry about hormone replacement therapy for several months.
Hormone pellet placement is a surgical procedure that requires an incision and several days of recovery. While the treatment is safe and relatively quick, any surgical procedure carries certain risks.
In this case, hormone pellet placement might cause pain, infection, bleeding, and bruising. Stadia Med Spa recommends a follow up appointment to ensure the incision is healing well.
Hormone pellets are not easy to remove. They start about the size of a grain of rice and slowly dissolve over time. This can make it challenging to remove the hormone pellet. Most people wait for the hormone dose to run out rather than undergo an additional procedure.
Hormone pellets may not work for people who need flexible hormone dosages. They release a steady stream of hormones over time, but the chosen hormone dose may not resolve your symptoms or may cause symptoms to worsen. Always discuss potential hormone replacement therapy options with your primary care provider to make sure it’s the right treatment for you!
Hormone replacement therapy pellets cost about $1200 per treatment for women and $1800 for men. You need between 2 and 4 procedures a year. The good news is that some private health insurances cover the cost of hormone replacement therapy. Check with your insurance company to see if hormone pellets are covered by insurance before you book your treatment.
While many men and women resolve their symptoms with hormone pellets, side effects from the treatment may vary. You may see an increase in your symptoms directly following pellet placement or new symptoms may emerge.
Stadia Med Spa adjusts the dosage of your hormone pellets once the old pellet dissolves to mitigate any symptoms. But don’t be surprised if it takes time for your symptoms to resolve.
Stadia Med Spa always recommends that you weigh the pros and cons of hormone pellets before you book. If you find you have more questions and concerns about hormone pellets, contact our office for a free consultation to determine if hormone pellets are the treatment for you.
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