What are Hormone Pellets in Arizona?
Hormone pellets have been used in the medical realm within the United States
since the early 1940s. It is an alternative delivery method for hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) that is sometimes called “bio-identical hormones.”
These hand-compounded, plant-derivatives of natural ingredients mimic the human
form of estradiol and testosterone. Traditional methods of hormone replacement
therapies include prescription tablets, patches or shots prescribed to
menopausal women and middle-aged men who are challenged with estrogen and
testosterone deficiencies. The hormone pellets are made of pure crystalline
estradiol 17-B (estrogen) and/or testosterone (androgen) which contain the
identical properties produced in the human body. These pellets are injected
under the skin in the abdomen, arm or hip. Depending on the person, the pellets
remain effective for a period of 3 to 6 months. It slowly dissolves as it
provides a consistent delivery of hormones to the body over time.
Are Hormone Pellets in Arizona Safe?
Since the early 1940s hormone pellets have been used in both men and women
and there have not been any adverse affects. Once the pellets are implanted
subcutaneously, the pellets release their hormones,
at a consistent rate, into the blood stream and replenish diminished hormones
that are part of the aging process. One important consideration is to caution
women who still have their uterus. In such cases, continuous exposure to
estrogen may increase the risk of uterine cancer. These patients are strongly
advised to use progesterone along with the hormone pellets.
What are the benefits to using the alternative HRT hormone pellets in
Arizona?
Since hormone pellets have been used for more than 60 years, documentation
of its benefits include:
- Mental clarity, energy, and sex drive are improved;
- Bio-identical estrogen which is a critical component
to help protect a woman
from heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Transdermal release of
testosterone is potentially safer than other therapies because the
testosterone
from the pellets by-pass the liver and prevents a significant lowering of
HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol).
Contact Drs. Armity Simon and Patricia Grade today to find out more about
the benefits of hormone pellets in Arizona. Let us help you explore all of your
HRT options.
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