Hormone replacement therapy can effectively control symptoms of hormone imbalances and menopause in women. If you are feeling a lack of drive, unmotivated, low energy, mental fogginess, mood swings, or gaining weight, these may all be signs that you have low testosterone, estrogen, and/or progesterone.
There are different ways to administer hormone replacement therapy with the most popular and well-tolerated method for women being pellets. During your consult, we will go over your concerns and health history and determine with method best fits your needs. Labs will be ordered to ensure proper dosing and optimal outcomes. Once labs are reviewed, you will come back to the office and have your first pellet placed, which takes 10-15 minutes.
HRT pricing includes the initial consult, all labs for the year, 4 pellet placement appointments and any follow up appointments that are needed. Creams and any oral supplements or medications are not included since they are customized to each patient.
How many treatments are required?
Depending on the method you choose, treatment frequency will vary. Pellets are placed every 3 months. Creams are applied multiple times a day.
What's the downtime?
Again, depending on the method you're doing, downtime can vary from none to minimal. With pellets, you'll need to avoid baths and hot tubs for 2 days, no vigorous scrubbing of the site for a week, and no heavy lifting, exercise that causes impact, or vigorous activities for 3-5 days. The site may be uncomfortable for up to 2-3 weeks.
Does the treatment hurt?
A local numbing shot is done prior to pellet placement. Some stinging with the shot and pressure wile placing the pellet is normal. The site may be sore or tender for up to 2-3 weeks, but overall is very tolerated by patients.
