Does the number on the scale refuse to budge, no matter how much you exercise or how few calories you consume? Are you tired of constantly feeling exhausted and dragging yourself through each day? Has the intimate relationship with your partner suffered due to low libido? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be dealing with the frustrating effects of hormone imbalance, and you are NOT alone.
Hormone imbalance is incredibly common with aging and affects millions of men and women. Symptoms may include disrupted sleep patterns, fatigue, unexplained weight gain, decreased energy and sex drive, mood swings, and brain fog. But there’s hope. You do have options to address these symptoms and bring your hormones back into optimal balance. Read on to learn how BIOTE® bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can get you feeling like YOU again!
What is BIOTE® Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
The BIOTE® Method is a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) that utilizes a specialized, long-lasting hormone pellet that is custom-compounded to replace the hormones men and women lose over time. These pellets contain plant-sourced bioidentical testosterone or estrogen. They are placed subcutaneously (under the skin) in the body to release a continuous stream of bioidentical hormones until optimal levels are achieved.
At Skin Artisans, your BIOTE® treatment is not just a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s completely personalized based on your health goals, lab results, and the medical judgment of your Skin Artisans BIOTE® Certified Providers, Dr. Allison Heimer and Rachel Snyder, APRN, CNP. We believe that your health journey should be as unique as you are!
How Does BIOTE® BHRT Work?
Both women’s and men’s hormone levels naturally decline with aging. When our ability to produce optimal levels of hormones is disrupted, we may begin to notice a difference in how we feel and look. Symptoms may range from decreased energy and sex drive to weight gain and loss of muscle mass. If you find yourself saying, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” you may be experiencing hormone imbalance.
The pellets used in the BIOTE® method of BHRT are compound and personalized to exactly what each patient needs. They look like small capsules (about the size of a grain of rice) and contain plant-derived bioidentical hormones like testosterone or estrogen. A bioidentical hormone is the exact molecular structure of hormones the body produces naturally. Once pellets are inserted under the skin, usually in the buttocks area, the replacement hormones enter the bloodstream and dissolve over several months.
Hormones delivered by pellet therapy bypass the liver, do not affect clotting factors, do not increase the risk of thrombosis, and avoid the fluctuations of hormone levels some patients may experience with other methods of hormone replacement therapy. BIOTE® bioidentical hormone pellets are made from the yam plant to create estradiol and/or testosterone molecules, unlike synthetic hormones, which are made from animal parts or urine and have a different molecular structure than what the body produces.
Benefits of BIOTE® BHRT
BIOTE® BHRT offers a range of potential benefits. Many patients report an overall improvement in their well-being, including increased energy, better moods, and enhanced cognitive function. It can also help alleviate symptoms commonly associated with perimenopause and menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances. Additionally, many patients experience improvements in their sexual health, including increased libido and reduced vaginal dryness. Furthermore, optimized hormonal levels can contribute to better muscle mass, reduced body fat, and enhanced bone density.
When it all comes down to it, when your hormones are optimized, YOU feel optimized! Here are some of the transformative benefits Skin Artisans patients report experiencing following their BIOTE® treatments:
- Increased Energy – Having the right balance of hormones may help regulate your body and maintain normal energy levels.
- Balanced Mood – For individuals with a hormone imbalance, optimizing hormones may help promote a positive mood.
- Improved Sleep – Having too much or too little of a hormone can disrupt sleep. By balancing hormones, normal sleep may be achieved.
- Boosted Weight Loss – Fluctuations in hormone levels can make losing and maintaining weight difficult. Hormone optimization may help you better control your weight.
- Enhanced Mental Clarity – Low and high levels of hormones can cause brain fog. As you optimize hormone levels, you may experience improved mental clarity.
- Restored Libido – Shifts in hormones can cause your libido to crash. Hormone replacement therapy may help you restore your libido to normal levels.
What to Expect from BIOTE® BHRT Treatment
Each patient’s symptoms from hormone imbalance are unique, and so is their path to hormone optimization! What’s so great about the BIOTE® Method is that it is customized to fit your specific needs and goals. Your Certified BIOTE® Provider will help map out a strategy to determine what and how many treatments you may need. In general, pellets last three to six months, depending on a patient’s gender, weight, absorption rates, and the amount of deficiency or surplus of hormones present within the body at the time of insertion. Pellets are reinserted between two to four times per year to help keep hormones optimized and balanced, and it may take up to two insertions before a patient feels the full benefits. Anticipate working closely with your provider to optimize your hormones and your results and feel balanced, energetic, and like the best version of you all year round!
Are you curious to find out if you could benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Schedule a consultation to discuss the BIOTE® Method by contacting either Skin Artisans Minnetonka (Dr. Allison Heimer) or Edina (Rachel Snyder, APRN, CNP!
