You are unique. And so are your hormones. As we age, hormone levels decline and this can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, stubborn weight gain, and poor sleep.
At Skin MD, we offer a physician-led program that can restore your hormone levels and reset your biological clock.
Dr. Shanley and Nurse Practitioner Mel Boutin specialize in hormone replacement therapy and work together as a team to provide individualized treatment plans. Dr. Shanley and NP Mel are experts in their field, they have treated hundreds of patients across 7 SkinMD locations.
What is BHRT?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT, is a form of hormone replacement therapy that uses plant-derived hormones that are structurally identical to those found within the human body.
Common symptoms that may be due to hormone deficiencies:
- Irritability, mood swings
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping
- Low sex drive
- Memory loss, brain fog
- Joint aches and pain
- Night sweats, hot flashes (females)
- Vaginal dryness, painful intercourse (females)
- Stubborn weight gain
- Lean muscle loss
- Erectile problems (males)
What are the Benefits of Hormone Pellet Therapy (HRT)?
To summarize, Bio-identical hormones replace diminished hormones safely and effectively without adverse side effects. Bio-identical hormones differ from traditional synthetic hormone therapy because they are plant-derived and identical to the hormones your body naturally produces.
What are the Benefits of Hormone Pellet Therapy (HRT)?
To summarize, Bio-identical hormones replace diminished hormones safely and effectively without adverse side effects. Bio-identical hormones distinguish themselves from traditional synthetic hormone therapy because they are plant-derived and identical to hormones made by your own body.
Who is a candidate for BioTE hormone replacement therapy?
Anyone with a hormonal imbalance is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Your hormones naturally begin to decline in your mid-20s and continue to decrease over time. If you are experiencing symptoms of a hormone imbalance, it is best to seek testing and treatment as soon as possible. Lab work is the only way to find out if you are a candidate.
How are BioTe pellets inserted?
We place pellets under the skin in the upper buttock/low hip area. After injecting a lidocaine numbing agent to numb the area, we insert the BioTe hormone pellet, which is just slightly larger than a grain of rice, through a small incision. Finally, we cover and close the incision with a steri-strip, which will heal in a few days.
What are hormone replacement pellets made of?
They contain estradiol and/or testosterone molecules derived from the soy or yam plant. The pure hormone is extracted so even patients with soy allergies can use these pellets.
Bio-Identical Hormones vs. Synthetic Hormones?
We introduce bio-identical hormones into the body, where they go directly to the receptors. The body recognizes them immediately, unlike synthetic hormones, which must be altered before absorption. This makes bio-identical hormones more effective and less likely to cause complications.
Facts about hormones
- Testosterone is not just a male hormone.
- Estrogen is not just a female hormone.
- Every Patient’s aging process is unique, which makes their hormone therapy unique. We customize your treatment based on age, weight, labs and symptoms.
- Pellets can increase bone density.
Why Skin MD for BioTE bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
We have mastered the art of helping you look your best on the outside, and now with BioTe we can improve your overall health and wellness from the inside out. Dr. Shanley and Nurse Practitioner Mel Boutin specialize in hormone replacement therapy and work together as a team to provide individualized treatment plans. We customize each patients dose based on their age, weight, sex, symptoms and labs and follow lab work throughout the process to ensure that each patient is optimized.
