Hormone replacement therapy has been getting a lot of buzz recently, and for good reason. By supplementing the hormones your body makes less of as you age, you have a way to defend against a wide range of unwelcome symptoms.
This kind of care helps women experience fewer hot flashes and helps men with issues like erectile dysfunction and muscle mass loss. It can also help with widespread problems that come with age, like fatigue and weight gain.
If you think you might benefit from hormone replacement therapy, a quick online search will show you that you have lots of options.
At PSI Medical Group in Wixom, Michigan, Robert Grafton, MD, and our team offer one specific kind: pellet-based bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. To help you decide if this is the right option for you, let’s walk through some specific details about how this treatment works to balance your hormone levels.
Dr. Grafton tailors what goes in your pellet to your body’s specific needs. He prescribes lab work, then uses the results to decide what kind of hormones to include in your pellet. For women, that’s usually estrogen and progesterone, while men often get testosterone pellets.
The pellet is developed from 100% natural ingredients that come from plants.
Once your pellet is ready, Dr. Grafton numbs an area above your hip and makes a small incision there. He then implants the tiny pellet and closes the incision with a stitch or a specialized kind of bandage. The whole process only takes a few minutes.
We call this bioidentical hormone replacement therapy because the hormones in the pellet are chemically identical to the ones your body naturally makes. This allows them to mimic your own hormones once they’re introduced into your system, helping to alleviate the symptoms you’ve been experiencing.
With a pellet instead of another option like a patch, pill, or cream, you don’t have to worry about reapplication. The pellet introduces a steady stream of hormones directly into your bloodstream for about three months.
It takes time for your body to use the hormones to change the way you feel. You might notice some improvement within a few weeks. By the end of your first pellet, you should have a clear idea of what bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can do for you.
If you’re curious to explore this way to fend off the symptoms of menopause, low testosterone, or any other hormone imbalance, come see Dr. Grafton. He can help you decide if this kind of therapy is right for you.
To make your appointment, call our team at PSI Medical Group in Wixom, Michigan, or book your visit through our convenient online scheduler today.
