Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women in Arlington, TX: BHRT Pellet Insertion

. Hormone therapy for women has been a common practice to cope with aging for decades. Pellets for management of menopause were actually created and studied over 80 years ago! Female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help women who are suffering from the signs and symptoms of unbalanced hormones such as pesky sweating, mood swings, and diminished libido. Bioidentical hormones delivered through BHRT pellets resemble the molecular structure of our naturally occurring hormones.

Female hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, can take the form of patches, creams, pills, or pellets. Our providers are able to tailor a treatment plan to meet the individual patient’s needs utilizing different applications of hormone therapy.  While pellet therapy provides the most consistent release of hormones, we understand that some patients may wish to try other methods. We are happy to discuss your HRT options with you and help you make the best decision for yourself. When hormones are out of balance, hormone replacement therapy for women may help relieve a wide array of symptoms, both physical and emotional. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women aims to relieve the source of the problem, not just the symptoms themselves.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women may help any woman whose hormones are out of balance. This may occur during perimenopause or menopause, however can occur sooner. Women experience Testosterone deficiency long before they experience estrogen and progesterone deficiency in most cases. The most common time women seek bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is when they're enteringmenopause and experiencing weight gain, mood swings, and hot flashes. Younger patients can experience symptoms similar to this as well. If you feel like there is something “off” in your body, NOW is the time to seek evaluation. Our experienced hormone therapy providers understand that females experience hormonal changes throughout multiple stages of life, and we do our best to help you manage the problem of hormonal deficiency rather than just covering up your symptoms with antidepressants, diet pills, and other drugs.

Female BHRT pellets are comprised of custom-compounded hormones. These pellets are inserted subcutaneously (into the fat tissue) during a quick in-office visit. We use local anesthesia (lidocaine typically) to numb up the area, make a small incision, insert the pellets unique to your needs and Voila! You are on your way to better health and quality of life. Usually, within four to six weeks after the pellet insertion, patients may begin to experience the benefits of the pellet hormone therapy such as more energy, better sleep, and less irritability.