BIOTE® Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Age Healthier, Live Happier
Ready to reclaim your vitality and feel your best? Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can optimize your health and wellness, helping restore balance, boost energy, and enhance overall well-being!
Men and women can benefit from BHRT. It is a natural and effective way to age healthier and improve your quality of life.
Common Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance:
Reduced mental focus & memory
Fatigue, lack of energy
Difficulty sleeping
Feeling down, mood swings, feeling on edge
Muscle and or joint discomfort
Weight gain
Reduced sexual desire and performance
Hot flashes
Anxiety
Loss of muscle mass
The Importance of Hormone Balance
Most women see a significant drop in estrogen and testosterone during menopause, while many men may experience a similar phenomenon relating to testosterone, known as andropause or more commonly as Low T (low testosterone). Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body. Balanced and optimized hormones can have many benefits such as increased energy, decreased brain fog, better sleep, and long-term health benefits such as improved muscle mass, improved lipid and cholesterol profiles, improved cardiovascular health, weight loss, improved bone density, decreased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, and better overall health as we age.
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
As we age, our bodies naturally start to reduce the amount of hormones like testosterone and estrogen they produce. Hormones such as these are incredibly important to how many areas of your body function – such as your brain, heart, bones, reproductive organs, and more. When these hormones are out of balance, people can experience a number of different symptoms. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a method of restoring the balance of your hormones and aiming to relieve these symptoms, using compounded hormones that are identical in structure to those your body naturally produces. That way, your body recognizes and uses these replacement hormones in exactly the same way it would hormones it produces naturally.
What Are the Options for Hormone Replacement?
Hormone replacement can be done through a variety of ways- creams, patches, oral forms, injections, or pellets. Some of these forms are synthetic and others are bioidentical forms. Your provider can help you determine which option would be best for you.
How Are Bioidentical Hormones Different From Synthetic Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are biochemically the same as the hormones produced by the human body. They are plant-based, natural substances created from yams to precisely match the molecular structure of hormones that can be metabolized by the body, minimizing side effects and making it easier for your body to recognize and use them. Synthetic hormones are artificially formulated and intentionally manufactured to be slightly different from human hormones in order to be patentable, they can have more side effects and need to be converted by the body for you to be able to use them. We like hormone pellets because they are bioidentical, easily administered, provide consistent, steady dosing, and last several months.
A Personalized Approach to Bioidentical Hormones
We at Beauty Bar & Wellness in have chosen to partner with Biote because we believe our patients deserve the best! The Biote Method is backed by deep experience and scientific research. It centers around the idea of personalized, precision care. The way your body works, the symptoms you experience, and how your body responds to BHRT are all unique – our Biote Certified Provider will develop an individualized treatment plan for you based on your body’s specific needs. We take in to account your lab values, age, weight, medical history, current medications, and current symptoms to create a custom dosing plan for you!
Biote is the nation’s largest hormone optimization training company – the Biote Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has been trusted by hundreds of thousands of patients over more than a decade. Biote has translated more than 80 years of scientific insight into the foundation of the Biote Method, which identifies and aims to help with the earliest signs of aging.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Because we use bioidentical hormones, there are very few side effects and are safer than synthetic hormones. Side effects from the hormones may include some hair growth or acne, both of which are very treatable. Mild bruising and/or temporary discomfort at the pellet insertion site may occur.
How Are the Pellets Administered?
A small incision is made in the buttocks area. The pellets are then inserted under the skin through the incision. The incision is closed with steristrips and a pressure dressing is placed over the area. No stitch is required. The procedure takes only a few minutes.
How Long Do the Pellets Last?
Pellets typically last 3-4 months for women and about 6 months for men. Pellet duration varies by individual and their body’s needs. If you are very active, under a lot of stress, or are out in extremely hot weather, your treatment may not last as long. The absorption rate is based on cardiac output.
Is BioTE® Covered by Insurance?
BioTE® bio-identical hormone pellet treatments are not a covered expense on any insurance plans, and we do not submit insurance claims for this service. Some HRAs/HSAs will reimburse you for hormone replacement therapy services. You will need to check with them directly to see if it is a reimbursable service.
Getting Started
Getting started with hormone optimization is easy! It starts with a simple lab test.
Contact us today to discuss if you may be a good candidate for hormone optimization – you will fill out a health assessment and schedule bloodwork to evaluate your current hormone levels. Our Biote Certified Provider will review your lab results with you and develop a personalized care plan based on your results and health goals. Most people see results after their first round of pellets, however it many take up to two pellet insertions before experiencing their desired results
