Female HRT Pellet Aftercare

Female bioidentical hormone replacement therapy addresses symptoms of hormone decline: fatigue, weight gain despite consistent effort, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, low libido, brain fog, sleep disruption, loss of muscle and strength. Replenishes estradiol, progesterone, and/or testosterone to optimize levels based on your individual labs.

Anytime you have hormone-related symptoms confirmed by lab work. Common windows: perimenopause (typically 40s), menopause and post-menopause (typically late 40s onward), post-hysterectomy/oophorectomy (any age), and for some women in their 30s with documented hormone imbalance affecting quality of life.

Primarily estradiol and testosterone, sometimes with progesterone depending on whether you have a uterus. All bioidentical—structurally identical to your body's natural hormones, derived from plant sources. We dose based on individual lab values and symptom response.

Pellet insertion every 4 months on average. Bioidentical hormone pellets are rice-sized hormone implants placed under the skin (usually hip area) during a quick in-office procedure. Pellets release consistent doses around the clock—no daily creams or pills to remember.

We numb the insertion site with local anesthetic before placement. Slight pressure during placement. Soreness at the site for about 7 days. Avoid swimming, hot tubs, and strenuous exercise for 5–7 days.

Energy and mood improvements often noticed within 2–4 weeks of pellet insertion. Sleep and libido improvements at 4–8 weeks. Body composition changes (with consistent training) over 3–6 months. Average re-insertion occurs every 4 months. Schedule blood work 4 weeks after your initial insertion and a lab review at 5 weeks.

When properly screened and monitored, yes. We screen for contraindications before starting (history of certain hormone-sensitive cancers, blood clot disorders, active cardiovascular disease). Lab work monitored regularly. Bioidentical hormones at physiologic doses have a strong safety profile in patients without contraindications.

Female HRT starts with a $150 consultation. Pellet insertion and dosing are quoted after labs come back, since cost depends on hormones and dosing your individual labs call for. Members receive discounted pricing.

Properly dosed HRT usually helps with weight management by restoring metabolic function and energy for exercise. Overdosing or wrong hormone selection can cause weight changes. We monitor closely and adjust to avoid this.

Yes—perimenopause is actually one of the best windows for HRT. Hormone fluctuations during perimenopause cause many of the most disruptive symptoms (mood swings, sleep issues, hot flashes). Bioidentical HRT can stabilize hormones and dramatically improve quality of life through this transition.

Comprehensive hormone panel: total and free testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, SHBG, DHEA-S, cortisol, thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4), and complete metabolic panel including lipids. We may add markers based on your symptoms.

Book a wellness consultation. We'll review symptoms, order baseline labs, and design a treatment plan based on results. If you have recent labs from another provider, bring them. Call (806) 701-5840 or book online.