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Hormone Treatment Centers: Ensuring the Highest Quality Standards for Patient Care

Our primary focus at Hormone Treatment Centers is to ensure the highest quality standards for our patients when it comes to using pellets.

  • We carefully select and inspect compound pharmacies that exceed FDA regulations for 503b pharmacies, particularly in maintaining a sterile environment.
  • All pellet offerings undergo 3rd-Party Stability Studies to ensure their stability and effectiveness throughout their shelf life.
  • We randomly request 3rd-Party batch release testing results for each lot of pellets to independently verify their compliance with required specifications and ensure patient safety.
  • Our chosen companies utilize electron beam technology for terminal sterilization of the pellets, ensuring their integrity and purity.
  • All active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) used in the pellets are sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers to ensure their quality and reliability.
  • While competitive costs are also a goal, our primary focus remains on the highest quality standards to provide optimal care for our patients.

What Administration Methods Do We Use for HRT?

  1. Intramuscular Injection (IM), which is an injection in the upper portion of the hip.
  2. Pellets, which are implanted under the skin on the fattiest tissue of the hip

Which HRT Adminstration Method Does HTC Recommend?

Both forms of treatment are effective delivery methods for hormone replacement, and our patients are divided on which one they prefer. Pellet patients often praise the consistent delivery and “controlled release over time” of the hormone. The body utilizes the hormone as needed, and they also appreciate the convenience of visiting the office only every three months, as opposed to every 7-10 days. On the other hand, patients often favor IM (intramuscular) injections because they offer the flexibility of adjusting the dosage based on the patient’s response to the hormones.

What are Pellet Implants / How Are They Inserted?

Sterile pellets are a type of compounded medication prepared with bio-identical hormones, and they serve as a treatment for hormone deficiencies and imbalances in both men and women. These pellets are small and cylindrical, resembling a grain of rice. They are implanted below the skin in the gluteal region during a straightforward office procedure. To ensure comfort, the area is numbed using a local anesthetic, and a tiny incision is made to insert the pellet using a trocar. Afterward, the incision is closed with a sterile strip and covered with an adhesive bandage.

Over the next three to four months, the pellet gradually dissolves, releasing small and physiologic dosages of the hormone. This controlled dissolution allows for a more consistent delivery of the hormone. Once the pellet has completely dissolved, the procedure is repeated, and a new pellet is inserted.

Are Pellet Insertions Painful? What is The Recovery Time?

Sterile pellets are a type of compounded medication prepared with bio-identical hormones, and they serve as a treatment for hormone deficiencies and imbalances in both men and women. These pellets are small and cylindrical, resembling a grain of rice. They are implanted below the skin in the gluteal region during a straightforward office procedure. To ensure comfort, the area is numbed using a local anesthetic, and a tiny incision is made to insert the pellet using a trocar. Afterward, the incision is closed with a sterile strip and covered with an adhesive bandage.

Over the next three to four months, the pellet gradually dissolves, releasing small and physiologic dosages of the hormone. This controlled dissolution allows for a more consistent delivery of the hormone. Once the pellet has completely dissolved, the procedure is repeated, and a new pellet is inserted.

Why Use Hormone Pellets Over Injections or Creams?

One advantage of using pellets is their ability to deliver hormones to the body in a manner that closely resembles the body’s own hormones, both in structure and function. These hormones, such as Estradiol (E2) and testosterone, are considered bio-identical. The pellets slowly release these hormones over a period of three to four months, ensuring a consistent supply. Since the pellet is placed beneath the skin, the body takes care of the rest once it is inserted. This eliminates the need for patients to remember taking a pill or administering injections. Additionally, there is no concern about having the pellet removed as it safely dissolves in the body over time. Once dissolved, the physician can easily insert the next pellet.

How are Hormone Pellets Made?

Hormone pellets are made by combining bio-identical hormones with a binding agent, forming small cylindrical pellets under high pressure. The pellets are then sterilized and packaged for use in hormone replacement therapy.

How Often Are Hormone Pellet Implants Needed? 

Implants, usually performed every 3-4 months, are tailored to the patients’ symptoms and their individual metabolic rate for the implant. The remarkable feature of pellets is their gradual dissolution into the bloodstream, eliminating the requirement for removal. This gradual dissolution offers patients a seamless and hassle-free experience, sparing them from any concerns about extraction procedures.

Does a Woman Have to be in Menopause to Benefit from Pellets or Injection Treatments?

No, a woman does not have to be in menopause to benefit from pellet or injection treatments. These treatments can be beneficial for women at various stages of hormonal imbalance or for those experiencing symptoms related to hormonal fluctuations. Pellets or injections can help restore hormonal balance, alleviate symptoms, and improve overall well-being, regardless of menopausal status. Women at any age or stage of life can experience symptoms of hormone imbalance and may need to have their levels checked by a doctor. Hormone levels can decline for various reasons, and pellet therapy is able to combat symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, hot flashes, night sweats, depression, severe PMS, menstrual or migraine headaches, and sleeping disorders.

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