Pellets: Easy, Low Maintenance Hormone Delivery
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which delivers supplementary hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, gives new life to those who need help to achieve adequate levels. While this is especially important for women facing the hormonal changes of menopause, men may also benefit greatly from testosterone supplementation.
The receptors for hormones are incredibly widespread throughout the body, revealing how important they are for basic functions:
Reproduction & libido
Temperature control
Mood
Sleep
Energy levels
One setback to adopting HRT has been a dislike of the delivery method. Enter hormone-infused pellets. Implanted under the skin, pellets release hormones into the bloodstream slowly over time. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is also available in pellet form.
Advantages of pellets over other HRT delivery methods:
1. Steady, consistent delivery - Sustained release over 3-6 months without daily fluctuations common in other delivery methods.
2. Low Maintenance -Â People may forget to take a pill or use their cream or gel daily, or just get tired of the need for frequent application. Pellets rest under the skin and only have to be replaced periodically.
3. Well-Tolerated -Â Removes the possibility of allergies or reactions to the adhesives in hormone patches.
4. Better for the Gut-Impaired -Â For those who have malabsorption issues (which can affect dosage levels or pills), pellets bypass the digestive tract.
Game-changing hormone supplementation is made easy with pellet delivery. Multiple appointments may be needed in the beginning to establish the ideal initial dosage. Afterward, hormone levels are checked to confirm adequate levels are maintained.
HRT starts with expert diagnoses from experienced hormone practitioners. At TCIM, the process starts with a thorough physical to identify root causes for specific symptoms.
The Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine is an Integrative Medical Clinic specializing in all aspects of Functional Medicine.Â
Our focus is solely on the treatment and prevention of chronic disease and we specialize in helping patients with serious, life-altering illnesses.
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Dr. Erik Lundquist is the founder and medical director for the Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine. He is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association as well as the Institute of Functional Medicine. He specializes in endocrine disorders especially thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, cardiometabolic disorders, and chronic pain.