BioTE

BioTE® is a Bio-Identical form of hormone therapy that seeks to return the hormone balance to youthful levels in men and women.

Symptoms may vary from depression and anxiety to night sweats and sleeplessness for example. You will be given a lab slip 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.

No, only initially and 4-6 weeks later after your first dosing. You may have it done again if there are significant changes or per doctors request.

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 yams and soy, because once the hormone is made it is no longer yam or soy.

Every 2-3 months for women and 6-7 months for men depending on the person. Everyone is different so it depend on how you feel and what the doctor determines is right for you. If you are really active, if you are under a lot of stress or it is extremely hot your BioTE® treatment might not last as long. Absorption rate is based on cardiac output.

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 pellets is NOT an FDA approved procedure. The BioTE® 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.

Your practitioner will implant the BioTE® 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.

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 thefirst dose. All are very treatable. There are no serious side effects.

This is an easy transition. The doctor will be able to determine your needseven 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 and make sure he is aware of your health history.