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What is Hormone Pellet Therapy

Hormone pellets consist of estrogen or testosterone and are compounded from a plant source e.g. soy, yam. These pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice or u201ctic-tacu201d, are placed in the fatty tissue underneath the skin around the buttock, hip or abdominal area through a small incision which requires no sutures or stitches and it just closed with butterfly style bandages.

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What is Hormone Pellet Therapy

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  1. What is Hormone Pellet Therapy? Hormone pellets are manufactured to be bio-identical to your own body’s hormones. They mostly come from extracts of natural sources e.g. soy, yam. Using bioidentical hormones in this way are reported to be effective in augmenting levels or replacing what a patient does not make any more. The hormone is implanted in the subcutaneous skin and releases small, physiologic doses of hormones regulated by a patient’s cardiac output to provide optimal therapy. One of the reported advantages of hormone pellets over typical oral and transdermal creams or patch forms of therapy —which produce “roller coaster” hormone levels, resulting in mood and energy fluctuations for the patient — Hormone Pellet Therapy is the only method of hormone therapy that provides sustained hormone levels throughout the day for up to 3 to 6 months without any “roller coaster” effect. The pellets have a physiologic pulsatile dosing effect that parallels the patients’ needs based on cardiac output and demands. For instance, during exercise, there is a greater release of the hormone from the pellet which is very similar to what a person’s body would have done naturally from ovaries, adrenals, and testicles. What are Hormone Pellets? Pellets consist of estrogen or testosterone and are compounded from a plant source e.g. soy, yam. The simple, relatively pain-free procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia. These pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice or “tic-tac”, are placed in the fatty tissue underneath the skin around the buttock, hip or abdominal area through a small incision which requires no sutures or stitches and it just closed with butterfly style bandages.

  2. What is the history of pellets being used for a hormonal replacement? Since the late 1930s, pellets have been used in humans. There is more data to support the use of pellets than any other method of delivery of hormones. Pellets are not patented and not marketed in the United States. They are frequently used in areas of the world such as Europe and Australia where pharmaceutical companies manufacture hormone pellets. Most of the research on pellets is out of: England Germany Australia Netherlands Some of the most exciting data on hormone implants in breast cancer patients are out of the United States showing a reduction of breast cancer incidence in patients doing testosterone pellets. What are some advantages of Pellets for hormone replacement? In studies and even routine patient reporting, when compared to conventional hormone replacement therapy, pellets are far superior. Below are the advantages of pellets for hormone replacement. Relief of menopausal symptoms. Maintenance of bone density. The reestablishment of better sleep patterns. Enhancement in sex drive, erectile response and sexual performance. Also, when on hormone replacement therapy, the following has been reported: An Increase in energy Sense of well-being Increased muscle mass and strength and stamina. Decreased frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Decrease in mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. Decreased obesity.

  3. Decrease in risk or severity of diabetes. Decreased risk of heart disease. Decreased risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. About Author Dr. Patrick Lovegrove is board certified by the American Board of Family Physicians. A graduate of Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, his over 20 years of clinical experience includes Family Practice, Anti-aging, Holistic Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Aerospace, Sports, and Emergency Medicine. He is the medical director of Merge Medical Center, specializes in holistic medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Patrick Lovegrove REFERENCES  JULIAN WHITAKER AND MD.DR.WHITAKER’S. GUIDE TO NATURAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT. PHILLIPS PUBLISHING,MARYLAND 1997. R.LIVESEY,MD AND JRAFFAELE,MD. AWOMAN’S GUIDE TO BIOIDENTIAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT AND ANTI-AGING THERAPIES/PHYSIOAGE MEDICAL GROUP. FACTS ABOUT MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY.U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. DR.DAN HALE FEEL YOUNGER,STRONGER,SEXIER:THE TRUTH ABOUT BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES. PUBLISHED:JUNE 17,2019. PUBLISHER:FIRST EDITION DESIGN PUBLISHING. KATHERINE SHERIF,MD. HORMONE THERAPY:ACLINICAL HANDBOOK. PUBLISHED:SPRINGER ON MAY 14,2013.   

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