Hormone Imbalance/Menopause Treatments in Frederick, MD

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is the use of hormones made from plant-based sources to identically match human hormones, aiming to help restore deleted hormone levels.

The most commonly used hormones for BHRT are testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.

Bloodwork is required before the first treatment and 4-6 weeks after your initial treatment to determine your dosing, then annually thereafter.

Bio-identical hormone pellets last 3-4 months for women and 4-6 months for men. The absorption rate is based on cardiac output and can vary by individual.

The small hormone pellets are typically placed in the hip under a mild, local anesthetic. The procedure takes less than five minutes.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy helps reduce common aging symptoms like fatigue, low libido, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, poor mental clarity, muscle loss, joint pain, and changes in sexual function.

Side effects may occur for both women and men. Women might experience temporary breast tenderness for 7-10 days after the first insertion, as well as mild hair growth or acne from testosterone therapy. Men may experience decreased sperm count, reduced testicular size, and possible prostate enlargement. These side effects are more common with synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

DIM SGS+ is a required supplement for all Biote patients. It is an ideal combination of Diindolylmethane(DIM), sulforaphane(SGS), and pomegranate extract. These ingredients assist the body by maintaining a healthy testosterone and estrogen metabolism.

This is an easy transition. Your certified treatment specialist will customize a treatment plan to convert from your current method of hormone replacement to the bio-identical pellet therapy.

Breast cancer survivors and/or those who have a history of breast cancer in their family may still be a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Your provider will discuss the options during your consultation.