Hormone/Wellness Optimization
Hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and other deficiencies can affect both men and women, impacting overall wellness. As key messengers in the body, hormones regulate many essential processes by interacting with specific cells and organs to keep systems in harmony.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) offers a natural approach to restoring this balance by replacing lost hormones with bioidentical, non-synthetic options, helping you feel like the best version of yourself once again.
An Individualized Treatment
First Visit
At your first appointment, we’ll begin by drawing a comprehensive lab panel. We will also gather your past medical history, symptoms that you are currently experiencing, and what you are hoping to improve.
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Cost for Initial Lab Appointment: $250
Second Visit
​At your second appointment, we will review your lab results in depth and talk about ways to optimize levels and improve symptoms.
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Cost for Wellness Visit / Lab Review: $250
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Note: This does not include additional things that could recommended such as nutraceuticals, bio-identical hormones, prescriptions, etc.
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We will create a personalized treatment plan together that naturally supports you on your health and wellness journey.
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If you are a candidate for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and are interested in pellet replacement, we can insert a small bio-identical testosterone or estrogen pellet just under the skin, typically in the upper buttock area.
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The pellet(s) releases hormones gradually, allowing your body to absorb what hormones it may need based on your individual metabolism and activity levels. Most start to feel the benefits within seven to ten days, as a steady, balanced dose of hormones flows into the bloodstream. Each treatment is customized to your unique physiology, providing gentle, targeted support for your body’s optimal hormone balance.
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Female Pellet Insertion Cost: $360
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Male Pellet Insertion Cost: $700
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Who is a candidate for hormone optimization?
Hormone optimization may be a good option if you’re experiencing symptoms related to hormone imbalances. Hormonal imbalance symptoms can range from mild to severe, impacting physical and emotional well-being including:
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Unexplained weight gain
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Difficulty sleeping
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Anxiety
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Difficulty maintaining muscle mass
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Erectile dysfunction
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Chronic fatigue and lack of energy
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Intense mood swings
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Memory issues
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Depression
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Reduced sexual desire
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Irritability
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Brain fog, reduced mental focus
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Hot flashes and night sweats
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Muscle and joint pain
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Hormones play a critical role in men’s and women’s wellness that reaches far beyond mood and sexuality. Hormones influence risks for other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and thyroid disease.
Hormone optimization is a personalized approach designed to help restore balance, improve quality of life, and support your overall health.
General Aftercare Instructions for Both Women and Men Post Pellet Insertion
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Keep the Area Clean and Dry
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Avoid showering, swimming, or soaking in a bath—(for 3 days after procedure for females and for 7 days post procedure for males). This helps prevent infection at the insertion site.
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Avoid Strenuous Activity
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Refrain from intense exercise or heavy lifting, especially activity that uses the gluteal muscles—( for 3 days after the procedure for females and for 7 days post procedure for males). This reduces the risk of the pellets moving away from where they were placed.
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​​Wear Loose Clothing.
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​Opt for comfortable, loose fitting clothing to minimize irritation and allow airflow.
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Limit Pressure on the Area.
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Try not to sleep on the side where the pellet was inserted for a few days.
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Avoid applying creams, lotions, or oils around the area until it has fully healed.
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You may notice mild redness around the small incision, which is normal and to be expected.
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It is ok to apply an ice pack post procedure.
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An ice pack applied for 30-60 minutes following the procedure may minimize swelling and/or discomfort.
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Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor hormone levels and adjust treatment as needed. Hormone levels typically stabilize within a few weeks, with effects lasting several months before the next round of pellets is required.
