Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Hormone replacement therapy can correct and balance testosterone and estrogen levels.
How it Works
The BioTE method is a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that utilizes custom-compounded pellets containing testosterone and estrogen. These hormones are bioidentical to the ones naturally present in the body and aim to restore hormones to their optimal levels. The pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice, are inserted subcutaneously in the buttocks. They release hormones continuously, providing a steady supply that aligns with the body’s needs. This helps address symptoms and imbalances associated with hormone deficiency.
One of the key advantages of the BioTE method is its long-lasting effects. The pellets dissolve slowly over time, resulting in a prolonged release of hormones. As a result, patients typically only need to undergo re-administration every 4 to 6 months, depending on their individual requirements. This infrequent dosing schedule reduces the need for frequent medical visits and simplifies the overall treatment process.
The BioTE method offers a convenient and effective approach to restoring hormonal balance. By utilizing bioidentical hormones and providing sustained hormone release, it allows individuals to experience consistent symptom relief and achieve optimized hormone levels for an extended period. This treatment option provides an alternative to daily hormone therapies and offers patients the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of hormonal balance without frequent intervention. If you’re looking for hormone therapy near me, we’d be happy to assist.

This Treatment Can Help Combat The Following
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass
- Increased body fat
- Decreased bone mass
- Mood changes
- Low mood
- Irritability
- Brain fog
- Elevated blood sugar
- Stress and anxiety
- High cholesterol
Hormone Optimization With Biote
What Is the Goal of Hormone Optimization Therapy?
- Exhaustion
- Stress
- Foggy thinking
- Weight gain
- Sleep disturbances
- And so much more
Often, people with symptoms like these are suffering from hormonal imbalance. These ailments may be managed by getting to the root cause of these complex conditions and returning the patient to a state of hormonal balance. BHRT may be a simple method for correcting these complex issues through hormone optimization.*

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
Bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy is a personalized approach to hormone replacement. It allows a patient’s body to absorb the right level of hormones at the right time using a delivery method the body can process efficiently.
Pellets are small capsules (about the size of a grain of rice) that contain bioidentical hormones like testosterone or estrogen. A bioidentical hormone is the exact molecular structure of hormones the body produces naturally.
They are inserted under the skin, where hormones enter the bloodstream as they dissolve over several months. Our studies show that patients may see the effects of hormone optimization up to four weeks after a pellet insertion. Everyone is unique and some people may feel the effects immediately, while others may take up to two or more pellet insertions before they feel full effects.
Hormones delivered by pellet therapy bypass the liver, do not affect clotting factors, do not increase the risk of thrombosis, and avoid the fluctuations of hormone levels some patients may experience.* Biote bioidentical hormone pellets are made from soy or the yam plant to create estradiol or testosterone molecules, unlike synthetic hormones, which are made from animal parts or urine and have a different molecular structure than what the body produces.
As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Some patients report some relief in as soon as four weeks, but full hormone optimization may take up to six months. Many report feeling more benefits after the second insertion. The Biote Method of hormone optimization therapy will be customized to balance each patient’s hormones and fit their specific needs.
Signs of Hormone Imbalances
Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body.
Signs And Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance in Women

There are a variety of symptoms of hormone imbalance in women and may include:
Fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Irritability
Anxiousness
Mood swings
Low mood
Night sweats
Hot flashes or flushes
Weight gain
Decreased sex drive
Discomfort during intercourse
Signs And Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance in Men

Symptoms consistent with low testosterone and other cases of male hormonal imbalance may include:
Mood changes
Low mood
Irritability
Brain fog
Stress
Anxiousness
Fatigue
Elevated blood sugar
High cholesterol
Loss of muscle mass
Decreased bone mass
Increased body fat
(especially in the waist area)
Low sex drive
Pellet Therapy FAQs
Biote Certified Providers receive training on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in the form of subcutaneous pellets. These pellets are inserted into the upper buttocks area during an in-office visit after testing is done to determine the exact quantity of the hormone the patient requires. Every dose is customized based on a consultation and extensive lab work to ensure a patient receives the exact concentration of hormones needed.
Bioidentical hormones, such as the ones used in training by Biote, work with the chemistry of the body because they replicate the molecular structure of the hormones that normally occur within the body.
Estrogen is a hormone that possesses many functions and occurs in the bodies of both men and women. In women, estrogen is commonly associated with reproduction—it prompts the menstrual cycle and develops the female body’s secondary sex characteristics. However, in both sexes, estrogen is responsible for many facets of bone health, cholesterol metabolism, and the thickness and collagen content of the skin.
Estrogen pellets are small cylinders that are custom compounded and composed of estradiol, a form of estrogen. Estrogen pellets may relieve emotional, reproductive, and non-reproductive symptoms. The most common administration for estrogen pellets is to help address the uncomfortable symptoms of aging in women.
After pellet insertion, it’s best to abstain from lower body exercise. Walking should be fine, but strenuous activity is not recommended. Avoid bathtubs, swimming, and hot tubs; however, showers are permitted. After removal of the bandage, normal activity may resume.
Testosterone has been shown to relieve a wide range of reproductive, emotional, and non-reproductive conditions. Some of these include low energy, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, irritability, and many others.
Every person’s body is different, but at the end of a pellet cycle or when stopping pellet therapy altogether, symptoms of fatigue, low mood, and sleeplessness may recur. Typically, the patient’s symptoms will return to the same state prior to BHRT as their estrogen and testosterone levels begin to drop.