BioTE Hormone Replacement

About BioTE

Originally developed in 1939 for women who underwent radical hysterectomies. Widely used in Europe and Australia, they are the longest studied form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to date.

What are the benefits of using bio-identical hormones?

Bioidentical hormones can be introduced into the body and go directly to the receptor and be recognized, unlike synthetic hormones that must be changed prior to the body being able to absorb them.

Why pellet therapy?

• Pellets mimic the way the body naturally produces hormones prior to hormone deficiency.
• Within 24 hours of insertion, the body starts building capillaries around the pellets
• As blood flows by the pellet, the blood absorbs the hormones and they are released 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Unlike other delivery systems such as creams, patches, gels, orals or synthetic injectables, the patient does not have to experience the “roller-coaster effect”
• The BioTE method of pellet therapy is the only form of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy that ensures patient compliance 100% of the time, thus resulting in superior patient results.

How big are the pellets?

They are similar to the size of a large grain of rice.

Are the pellets FDA approved?

The estradiol and testosterone in the BioTE pellet are FDA approved, but the pellet itself is not.

However, the manufacturing of BioTE pellets are under strict regulations by the FDA due to being made in a 503B facility.

How often do patients need pellets?

For women, usually anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on age, activity and stress level. For men, around 4 to 6 months. The more the patient moves, the better and faster the pellets will be absorbed.

Why are pellets better than patches, shots or creams?

Pellets are bioidentical and therefore readily absorbed in the body.

They are metabolized through the kidneys—not the liver—so byproducts are minimal. Pellets also bypass the stomach, so you absorb more of what you are given rather than losing some of the hormone through the “first pass effect” that you get with oral hormones.

Does insurance cover pellet therapy?

Most insurance providers will cover the lab work and consultation.