Hormone pellet therapy is a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men and women. Small pellets are inserted under the skin during an in-office visit and release hormones over time based on your body’s needs. Treatment is customized after a consultation and lab work so the dose reflects your hormone levels, symptoms, and goals.
Pellet therapy is designed for patients who want steady hormone support without having to think about daily treatment. It can be a good option for patients looking for a longer-lasting form of hormone therapy that fits more easily into day-to-day life.
BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical hormones are designed to closely match the hormones naturally found in the human body.
Many patients choose BHRT when looking for hormone support related to aging, menopause, low testosterone, or other signs of hormone imbalance.
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Pellet therapy starts with a consultation and lab work. We then review your results and develop your treatment plan, which is built around the amount of hormone support your body may need.
During the insertion appointment, the treatment area is numbed, a small incision is made, and the pellet is placed under the skin, most often in the upper buttocks area. The visit only takes a few minutes, and the area is covered with a small bandage after insertion.
After insertion, the pellet gradually dissolves and is absorbed by the body. The pellet fully dissolves on its own, so nothing needs to be removed later.
Hormone pellets can last up to three to six months, depending on factors such as gender, weight, and hormone levels.
For women, pellet therapy often centers around estrogen pellets. These pellets are placed under the skin during a short in-office visit and are designed to release hormones over time. This can be a good option for women who want more steady hormone support instead of a treatment they have to think about every day.
Women may look into estrogen pellets when changing hormone levels start to affect sleep, energy, mood, hot flashes, night sweats, or overall well-being. This can happen during perimenopause, menopause, or other times when estrogen levels begin to shift.
For men, pellet therapy often involves testosterone pellets. These pellets are also inserted under the skin and gradually release testosterone. That steady delivery can make pellet therapy appealing for men who want longer-lasting hormone support without frequent treatment visits.
Men may consider testosterone pellets when low testosterone starts to affect energy, mood, focus, sex drive, muscle mass, or overall performance.
