Bio-identical Hormone Replacement
Have you lost all interest in sex? Help is here to improve your sexual health. You don’t have to be a patient of Triangle Physicians for Women to be diagnosed and treated using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Call now for a consultation.
What are Testopel Pellets?
Pellets are made up of either estradiol or testosterone. The hormones are pressed or fused into very small solid cylinders. Pellets are larger than a grain of rice and smaller than a „Tic Tac‟. In the United States, the majority of pellets are made by compounding pharmacists and delivered in sterile glass vials. There is an ‟FDA approved‟ 75 mg testosterone pellet (Testopel® ).
Why pellets?
Pellets deliver consistent, healthy levels of hormones for 3-5 months in women and 4-6 months in men. They avoid the fluctuations, or ups and downs, of hormone levels seen with other methods of delivery. Estrogen delivered by subcutaneous pellets maintains the normal ratio of estradiol to estrone. This is important for optimal health and disease prevention. Pellets do not increase the risk of blood clots like conventional (oral) or synthetic estrogen replacement therapy.
In studies, when compared to conventional hormone replacement therapy, pellets have been shown to be superior for relief of menopausal symptoms, maintenance of bone density, restoration of sleep patterns, and improvement in sex drive, libido, sexual response and
performance.
Testosterone delivered by pellet implant, has been used to treat migraine and menstrual headaches. It also helps with vaginal dryness, incontinence, urinary urgency and frequency. In both men and women, testosterone has been shown to increase energy, relieve depression, increase sense of well being, relieve anxiety and improve memory and concentration. Testosterone pellets increase lean body mass (muscle strength, bone density) and decrease fat mass. Men and women need adequate levels of testosterone for optimal mental and physical health and for the prevention of chronic illnesses like Alzheimer‟s and Parkinson‟s disease, which are associated with low testosterone levels. Even patients who have failed other types of hormone therapy have a very high success rate with pellets. There is no other method of hormone delivery that is as convenient for the patient as pellet implants. Pellets have been used in both men and women since the late 1930’s.
Call us today at 919-678-6900 to schedule an appointment to see if Testopel is right for you.
