Typically, pellet implants last for 5-6 months in men, requiring two visits per year, and 4-5 months in women, requiring 3 visits per year.

The pellet implant procedure only takes a few minutes and is a quick, painless and simple process. Using a mixture of Lidocaine, Epinephrine and Sodium Bicarbonate to numb the area we are working on, we make sure that inserting the implant is completely pain-free for you.

With BHRT pellet implant, women usually begin to feel better in 48-72 hours, although it can take up to two weeks for some to feel the difference. Men usually feel the difference within 1-2 weeks. It is important to remember that for complete wellbeing, a healthy lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with hormone balance. This means a balanced diet and regular exercise, something we can help you with here at Optimus Health Clinic.

Hormonal imbalances often take months or years to develop, so getting your body back on track cannot be done overnight. With a BHRT pellet implant, you can expect results within the first two weeks after the first procedure, but for lasting, optimal results the therapy has to be continued. Many patients feel a pronounced change first after the second round of therapy, as it takes a few months for the hormonal balance to be fully restored.

The few days after the procedure, we recommend you take it a little easy and avoid heavy exercise. For women this time is 72 hours, and for men 5-7 days. When you let your body rest after the procedure, you ensure that the tiny incision can heal properly and avoid the pellet coming out.

Many insurance companies reimburse patients for bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy, but not all. Our practitioners can help you with the necessary paperwork for insurance coverage.

There is no direct answer to this question as we treat patients of all ages and in all circumstances. We decide together with you how long your treatment needs to be for optimum results, making you feel and look better, and experience the protective benefits of balanced hormones. Book a free initial consultation with our specialists for an evaluation of your situation.

During your initial consultation we inquire about your wellness goals, your family health history and concerns for your health. We also perform a thorough medical exam and laboratory tests to establish the root cause of your health issues, determining whether you suffer from hormonal imbalance and if this will resolve your concerns. If you are diagnosed with hormone imbalance, we will prescribe you an integrated treatment plan based on your particular health situation.

Research has shown that hormonal imbalance is linked to increased risks for cancer, osteoporosis, stroke, thyroid disorders, diabetes, heart diseases and other health issues related to age. Declining health is considered the norm during perimenopause, menopause and andropause – the male equivalent of hormone depletion. We claim that declining health and feeling unwell does not need to be the norm. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy such as pellets and our other treatments is the solution, increasing your overall wellbeing and health.

Pellets, and other BHRT, are not magic potions for weight loss. However, an optimized hormonal balance helps other efforts to lose weight as your body responds better to your diet, exercise and lifestyle. Balanced hormones increase your energy, improve the quality of your sleep, help you gain muscle mass, recover the fat burning metabolism and decrease cortisol – the hormone that causes belly fat and type 2 diabetes. Combined with a balanced diet and exercise, BHRT can therefore help you lose those pounds you have been trying to lose for so long.

Sexual dysfunction and a lowered sex drive are most commonly caused by a hormone imbalance and low testosterone or estrogen levels. As BHRT balances your hormone levels, most of our patients report a significant improvement to their sexual function and libido. Our pellet therapy can help not only your personal wellbeing, but also that of your relationship.

We tailor our suggested treatments to your personal needs: to your wellness goals, health issues and hormonal imbalance. Testosterone and estrogen can be supplemented with pellet therapy, but many patients also benefit from progesterone and thyroid optimization. We sometimes recommend appropriate detox and weight loss programs, probiotics, nutritional supplements, IV therapy and other treatments to enhance your hormone optimization. Set up an initial consultation with us to find out which treatments can benefit you.

Yes, women need testosterone supplementation as well. The decline in estrogen and progesterone levels puts women at risk for health issues such as ovary failure, osteoporosis, heart diseases, colon cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, tooth loss and impaired vision, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. These risks decline when estrogen and progesterone is supplemented, for example with pellet therapy. However, women also may need their testosterone levels to be replenished. A testosterone imbalance in women affects general wellbeing, mental clarity, libido as well as muscle tone and mass. The balance of testosterone and estrogen is crucial for the brain and gut as the two combined produce serotonin – the hormone of wellbeing, happiness and emotional balance.

The simple answer is yes. Balanced hormone levels are key in healthy skin and that glow of youth. For example, testosterone aids oil production in the skin which allows it to hold moisture, making your skin softer and silkier. It is also a natural blood vessel dilator, helping the blood flow to the skin. It is moisture and blood flow in the skin that contribute to the rosy, vibrant complexion associated with youth. For women, wrinkles and saggy skin are a direct cause of low estrogen levels and thereby a decline of collagen. Estrogen and collagen go hand-in-hand and it is collagen that plumps the skin. When your estrogen levels decline, the result is wrinkles and sagging skin. Prevention is key here, as optimizing hormones and keeping a hormonal balance as early as possible is crucial to maintain the healthy, glowing skin of youth.

Risks associated with the insertion of pellets include minor bleeding or bruising, local discoloration of the skin, infection and extrusion of the pellet. Apart from a slight and passing bruising and skin discoloration, these complications are very rare. The more common side effects from BHRT, sometimes avoidable with decreasing doses of therapy, are increased hair growth and skin breakouts after the first round of therapy. This is because the body needs to get used to the increased oil production in the skin, especially if the hormonal imbalance has been the norm for a long time. You may want to change your skin care routine from heavy anti-aging products to lighter, oil-free skin care lines as your skin now can provide this anti-aging skin care naturally.

Currently there are no known health conditions that prevent you from undergoing bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with pellet implants. As long as you have a hormonal imbalance, pellet therapy is a great solution. However, we carefully look over your medical history and situation, tailoring our approach to your specific situation. For example, patients who are estrogen-positive breast cancer or prostate cancer survivors, the therapy has to be modified accordingly.