BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones play a vital role in your overall health and well-being. As we age, natural hormone levels can decline, leading to symptoms that affect energy, mood, sleep, sexual health, and quality of life.
Hormones play a vital role in your overall health and well-being. As we age, natural hormone levels can decline, leading to symptoms that affect energy, mood, sleep, sexual health, and quality of life.
BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy is a personalized approach that uses bioidentical hormone pellets to help restore hormone levels in appropriate candidates. After a comprehensive evaluation and laboratory testing, your provider will determine whether BioTE may be a suitable option based on your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.
If you're experiencing symptoms that may be related to hormonal imbalance, we're here to help you find answers and develop a personalized treatment plan.
What Is BioTE®?
BioTE is a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) that uses tiny pellets containing hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body.
During a simple in-office procedure, these pellets are inserted beneath the skin, where they gradually release hormones over time. The goal is to provide consistent hormone delivery between pellet insertions rather than the daily dosing required with some other forms of hormone therapy.
Treatment plans are individualized and based on a thorough medical evaluation, symptoms, physical examination when appropriate, and laboratory testing.
Who May Benefit from BioTE?
Hormone levels naturally change throughout life. Women and men may experience symptoms associated with declining hormone levels that affect daily life and overall well-being.
Women may seek evaluation for symptoms such as:
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Mood changes
Fatigue
Difficulty sleeping
Brain fog
Vaginal dryness
Decreased libido
Weight changes
Reduced exercise recovery
Men may seek evaluation for symptoms including:
Low energy
Reduced libido
Erectile concerns
Loss of muscle mass
Increased body fat
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Poor sleep
Reduced motivation
Many of these symptoms can have causes unrelated to hormones. A comprehensive evaluation is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment.
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How Does BioTE Work?
Hormone pellets are placed beneath the skin, typically in the upper buttock area, during a brief office procedure performed under local anesthetic.
Once inserted, the pellets slowly release bioidentical hormones into the bloodstream over the course of several months. Your provider will monitor your symptoms, laboratory values, and response to treatment to determine when additional pellet therapy may be appropriate.
Because every patient is different, dosing and follow-up schedules are individualized.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your BioTE journey begins with a detailed consultation that may include:
Review of your symptoms
Medical history
Current medications
Physical examination when appropriate
Comprehensive laboratory testing
If BioTE is recommended:
The treatment area is cleansed and numbed with local anesthetic.
A tiny incision is made.
The hormone pellets are inserted beneath the skin.
A small bandage is applied.
The procedure typically takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
Most patients return to normal daily activities shortly afterward, although your provider may recommend avoiding strenuous lower-body exercise for several days.
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