FAQ

Symptoms may vary widely from depression and anxiety to night sweats and sleeplessness for example. You will need to have blood work done, which will determine your hormone levels. Once the doctor reviews and determines you are a candidate, we will schedule an appointment for insertion.

Simply call our office to get scheduled for bloodwork. 256-489-5748. Once we have your results you will meet with Dr. Alison and he can recommend the best method of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

No, only initially and 4-6 weeks later to set your dosing. You may have it done again if there are significant changes.

They are made from wild yams and soy. Wild yams and soy have the highest concentration of hormones of any substance. There are no known allergens associated with wild yam and soy, because once the hormone is made, it is no longer yam or soy.

What the pellets are made of is FDA approved and regulated, the process of making pellets is regulated by the State Pharmacy Board, and the distribution is regulated by the DEA and Respective State Pharmacy Boards. The PROCEDURE of placing the pellets is NOT an FDA approved procedure. The pellets are derived from wild yams and soy, and are all natural and bio-identical. Meaning they are the exact replication of what the body makes.

No, the doctor can determine what your hormone needs are even if you are on birth control.

The majority of side effects is temporary and typically only happens on the first dose. All are very treatable. There are no serious side effects.

This is an easy transition. The doctor will be able to determine your needs even though you may be currently taking these other forms of HRT.

Breast cancer survivors and/or those who have a history of breast cancer in their family may still be a candidate, however, this is to be determined by the physician. You should schedule a consultation with the Doctor.

Your practitioner will implant the pellets in the fat under the skin of the hip. A small incision is made in the hip. The pellets are inserted. No stitch is required.

Every 3-6 months depending on the person. Typically 3 1/2 months for females and 5 1/2 months for males. Everyone is different, so it depends on how you feel and what the doctor determines is right for you. If you are really active, you are under a lot of stress, or it is extremely hot, your treatment may not last as long. Absorption rate is based on cardiac output.

Female Pellet Insertion fee is $375 and Male fee is $725.

You’ll be amazed that pellets, some as small as rice grains, can make you feel so much better. Here are some of the benefits of hormone therapy:

• Increased Energy

• Increased Muscle Strength

• Weight Loss Becomes Easier

• Increased Mental Clarity

• Improved Moods and Outlook

• Prevents Age-Related Illness

• Builds Bone Mass

For women, pellets usually last 3-4 months. For men, the duration is 4-5 months. At that point, you need another pellet inserted to keep your hormones balanced.

For women, hormone pellet therapy means you don’t have to be at the mercy of hormone-related issues such as PMS, menopause, and age-related health deficiencies. Estrogen is a woman’s most important hormone. Age-related estrogen loss increases a woman’s risk for premature ovary failure, osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, Alzheimer’s, impaired vision, Parkinson’s, and diabetes. Estrogen affects the skin’s elasticity, cognitive functions, and bone mass. It’s also thought that higher estrogen levels increase the amount of serotonin in the brain, which elevates mood.

Testosterone is also needed for women. It, along with estrogen and progesterone, are the three main hormones. Increased testosterone provides increased mental clarity, libido, and muscle tone and mass. Low testosterone is linked to increased irritability, anxiety, sleep problems, moodiness, and depression. It contributes to declining bone mass, the hallmark of osteoporosis.

For men, research now defines a male equivalent to menopause, calling it andropause, signaled by decreasing testosterone levels. This decline has led to various hormone treatments for men, but most are expensive, require daily consumption, and need careful timing.

Higher levels of testosterone increase a man’s libido, help to retain muscle mass, aid in weight loss, and improve energy levels and moods.