The aging process along with lifestyle, medical conditions, and other factors can cause a hormone imbalance. While this is a common issue faced by men and women, it’s not normal. You don’t have to live with a hormonal imbalance or let the accompanying symptoms negatively impact your life.
At U | 180 Medical Spa & Wellness, we offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, also known as BHRT, a treatment designed to balance male and female hormones with Biote® pellets to promote emotional, physical, and mental stability and health. We serve Winnsboro and the surrounding areas in Northeast, Louisiana.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an anti-aging wellness treatment that can treat the symptoms of a hormonal imbalance at the source. We use bioidentical hormones to supplement the natural hormones the body lacks so that patients can experience an improved quality of life and all the benefits of complete hormonal balance.
One of the benefits of BHRT is that it balances the hormones without the negative side effects that accompany synthetic hormone use. The hormones we use during treatment are bioidentical, meaning they are nearly identical to what the body creates naturally. By supplementing deficient hormones, we can resolve symptoms and promote an improved quality of life. Other treatment benefits include the following:
Biote pellets are tiny hormone pellets smaller than a grain of rice, and they are inserted during pellet therapy. These pellets have helped thousands of men and women balance hormones and can promote optimal health and wellness.
Biote pellets use bioidentical hormones to treat symptoms and promote hormonal balance and have none of the negative symptoms associated with synthetic hormones because they’re nearly identical to the hormones the body produces naturally.
We chose Biote for BHRT because it offers a more personal approach to hormone optimization. Biote takes into account each patient’s unique hormone levels, symptoms, and needs through advanced diagnostic tools and ongoing monitoring. Biote also provides an advanced pellet delivery system, which offers a steady, long-term release of hormones, helping to maintain consistent levels without the frequent dosing of other methods. Biote’s extensive research and training program means that we can provide you with a safe, science-backed treatment that fits your specific health goals.
Patients who qualify for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy receive two to four subcutaneous pellet insertions yearly. Never at any point will you need to self-administer hormones, give yourself injections, take a pill, or apply a cream, but instead, you can schedule treatments as needed, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Once inserted just below the skin surface, the pellet will begin delivering hormones to the bloodstream so that your body can use exactly what it needs when it needs it. These pellets allow for consistent hormone delivery to prevent the roller coaster-like effects that often result when patients use alternative methods for hormone replacement therapy, like injections, creams, or pills.
Many different symptoms can affect those with a hormonal imbalance. Some of these symptoms are shared by men and women; others are specific to men and women. Regardless, none of these symptoms are normal, so it’s important that whether you’re suffering from one or several, you seek out treatment to restore balance to your body. Some of the most common symptoms that men experience when they’re suffering from an imbalance include:
The most common symptoms that affect women include the following:
Understanding whether BHRT is right for you starts with a thorough diagnostic process. We evaluate your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history, combined with precise lab testing to measure your hormone levels. With the data we gather, we can order pellets that are specific to your imbalances making your BHRT as effective as possible in restoring balance and vitality to your life. Often, these pellets will contain a combination of estrogen, testosterone, or progesterone.
We believe in the power of wellness treatments to support healthy aging, not to stop time. Our approach aligns with Biote’s philosophy of helping patients age in a way that supports their unique health goals and lifestyles. Rather than fighting aging itself, we focus on addressing the early signs of hormonal decline that often contribute to fatigue, weight fluctuations, and decreased energy. Through BHRT, we can help your body function optimally, allowing you to feel healthier and look more vibrant as you age naturally.
Patients who begin a BHRT treatment plan will first undergo a consultation. At this consultation, we’ll discuss your symptoms and learn more about your medical history to confirm that Biote pellets are right for you. We’ll also perform a blood panel to get a better understanding of your hormone levels.
On the day of your treatment, we’ll cleanse your skin, typically an area with fatty tissue on the hip or buttocks. Next, we will numb the area using an injection of local anesthetic. Once you are numb, we will make a tiny incision. A trocar is used to place the pellet below the surface of the skin in the fatty layer. We may secure the area with a suture or use Steri-Strips to close the incision. Next, we’ll then place a bandage over the area, and you’ll be free to resume most of your normal daily activities.
There’s no downtime after a BHRT pellet insertion treatment, but you will need to be mindful of the insertion site and take steps to protect the area as the skin heals. You’ll need to temporarily avoid lower body workouts and submerging the area in water. We’ll provide you with complete post-treatment care instructions after your appointment is over.
We can design a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy plan for men and women with a hormone imbalance. Whether your hormones are severely imbalanced or you only have a mild or moderate imbalance, we can help restore a sense of normalcy to your life and promote your health and well-being. The treatment can help men and women of different ages and in all life stages recover from a hormone deficiency.
You may start to notice improvements from BHRT within two to four weeks after beginning treatment. However, individual results can vary depending on the severity of hormonal imbalance and how well your body absorbs the therapy. Full benefits, such as enhanced mental clarity, libido, and overall wellness, may take a few months as your hormone levels stabilize. Regular follow-ups help us assess your response and make needed adjustments.
If you think you’re suffering from a hormone imbalance, regardless of your age or life stage, we can help restore balance and stability to your life while also promoting and protecting your health. An initial consultation is the first step in the treatment process so that we can design a customized BHRT treatment plan with Biote pellets to meet your needs and treat your exact deficiency. At U | 180 Medical Spa & Wellness in Winnsboro, we proudly serve patients in cities within Northeast, Louisiana, and are here to help you achieve optimal wellness through BHRT. Call us today at (318) 412-2261 or visit us online to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward feeling your best.