Hormone Pellets: What to Expect

Low energy, poor sleep, mood swings, brain fog, a libido that has disappeared. Many people assume this is just part of getting older. Often it's your hormones, and balancing them can help you feel like yourself again.

Pellets are tiny implants of bioidentical hormones placed just under the skin. Women receive a customized blend of estrogen and testosterone, and men receive testosterone. The pellet releases a steady, consistent dose for months, without the daily ups and downs of pills, patches, creams or weekly shots.

Women in perimenopause or menopause and men with low testosterone who are dealing with fatigue, hot flashes, low libido, weight gain, poor sleep or trouble focusing. Some medical conditions may mean pellets aren't the right fit, so Blaine reviews your health history and labs with you first.

Getting started is simple:

1. Consultation: talk through your symptoms, goals and health history with Blaine.
2. Labs: bloodwork shows where your levels are, so your dose is built for you.
3. Pellet placement: usually the following week. After local numbing, it takes just a few minutes in our office.
4. Follow-up: we check in on how you feel and adjust as needed.

There is no downtime, and most people go right back to their day. For the first few days:

• Keep the small insertion site clean and dry.
• Skip baths, pools and hot tubs, and go easy on lower-body workouts.
• Mild tenderness or a small bruise is normal and fades quickly.

Pellets are replaced about every 3 to 4 months for women and every 6 to 9 months for men.

Does it hurt?

The area is numbed first, so most people feel only a little pressure.

How soon will I feel a difference?

Many people notice changes within a few weeks, with full effects building over time.

Can I do pellets and weight loss shots together?

Yes. Many patients do both, and Blaine will make sure the combination is right for you.

This page is for general education only and is not medical advice. Hormone therapy requires an in-person consultation with a licensed provider. Individual results vary.

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