 available to help restore testosterone levels in patients with low testosterone (Low T)
Once the decision is made to use hormone therapy, there comes another decision: Which method is the best fit for you? For some women, hormone pellet therapy will be considered a superior method of hormone delivery. With this unique system, 2-3 small pellets consisting of testosterone or estradiol, each about the size of a grain of rice, are inserted beneath the skin, into the fatty tissue of the hip, and the pure hormone is delivered gradually, directly into the bloodstream. The simple in-office procedure takes only a few minutes, first with numbing of the skin, and one tiny incision that only requires a small steri strip, no stitches.
The subcutaneous pellets act as a reservoir of hormone, allowing the body to receive a consistent dose throughout the day and night. The pellets gradually absorb until they are completely dissolved, leaving no residue. Typically, a woman will find that pellets will control symptoms for 3-5 months. Because of the efficient and gradual delivery system of the hormone pellets, side effects are less likely than with oral or injectable hormones, and there is less incidence of issues related to poor absorption, sometimes problematic with hormone creams, gels, or patches.
Both women and men live in hormone-rich environments from the age of 15-35 years old. The reason for this is quite simple. This is the peak of the child-bearing years. After the child-bearing years (the early 40s to 50s), many women start to experience symptoms associated with the natural decline of hormones (ie Hot flashes, Night Sweats, Low Sex Drive, etc). There is nothing “natural” about trying to tolerate these intolerable symptoms. The truly natural thing to do is to give the body back what it misses until it’s truly ready to be without hormones.Â
If you take the time to read the summary below, you’ll probably understand more about female hormones than many physicians. Having a firm understanding of these hormones will enable you to understand why Pellet Therapy is superior to any other form of hormone replacement therapy. So let’s begin….
Once a female reaches puberty, her ovaries will wake up at start producing three main hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, and Testosterone. These are called sex hormones. To appreciate to full benefits of pellet therapy, let’s briefly talk about the functions of these hormones.
The main purpose of the three sex hormones is very primitive, dating back to the cave-men (and cave-women) area. The sex-hormones are designed to increase a females chance of successfully getting pregnant and starting a family. Each month, during the child-bearing years, the ovaries will start producing Estradiol. It’s purpose is two-fold: Estradiol also causes 1 egg to mature, and it stimulates the inner layer of the uterus to become richly vascularized in hopes that the egg will implant on it. In the middle of the month, the ovaries will switch gears and start producing the next two sex-hormones. Progesterone’s role is to stabilize the thickened inner uterine layer so that any implanted egg will have a better chance of remaining implanted on it. The role of Testosterone is very primitive in that it serves to rev up the sex drive (libido) in hopes of successfully getting the 1 mature egg fertilized.
After mother nature says “You should’ve had all your kids by now” (late 30s to early 40s) she starts to take away the function of your ovaries and therefore your Sex-Hormones. This natural decline of sex hormones and the symptoms associated with it is referred to as PERI-MENOPAUSE.
The fall in Estradiol and Progesterone causes inconsistent thicking and stability of the inner uterine layer, which sometimes results in irregular periods.
The fall in Testosterone frequently leads to a drop in sex-drive (libido)
By the time a female reaches her late 40s to early 50s, the ovaries no longer produce the Sex-Hormones. This lack of Sex-Hormones and the symptoms associated with them are referred to as MENOPAUSE.
The lack of Estradiol for some women can lead to uncontrolled vasomotor symptoms referred to as HOT FLASHES and NIGHT SWEATS. Estradiol deficiency also results in vaginal dryness and subsequently painful intercourse.
The lack of Testosterone can have profound effects also. Not only does the sex drive diminish, but low testosterone levels can result in increased anxiety, poor mental clarity, decreased zest for life, difficulty retaining lean muscle, and lack of energy.
When I see women for consultation, in many cases, testosterone deficiency symptoms are the predominant symptoms.
If you are suffering any of the Menopausal symptoms above, chances are, you may greatly benefit from Estradiol and Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The first step in doing this right is to undergo a Consultation so that a complete medical history can be obtained. All consultations for hormone replacement therapy are scheduled by one of the medical providers at one of our medical clinics located in Orange County and Inland Empire. The second step is to get blood work checked to verify low hormone levels. Additional labs are also checked which can influence as to the dosing of Estradiol and Testosterone Replacement.
Estradiol replacement is available in the form of pills, capsules, creams, gels, patches, and subdermal pellet therapy.
Testosterone replacement is available in the form of injections, creams, gels, and subdermal pellet therapy.
Vida’s medical providers ONLY offer hormone replacement in the form of Estradiol and Testosterone Pellet Therapy. Why? because no other form of hormone replacement treatment can achieve the same steady blood levels 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, for 4 to 6 months at a time. PERIOD. In fact, this is the closest form of hormone replacement therapy that mimics how your ovaries produce hormones.
Estradiol and Testosterone PELLETS are bio-identical as well as bio-available, which means that they are identical in structure and in function to the estradiol and testosterone produced by your body.
A small area of skin around the back hip pocket is anesthetized, followed by a tiny painless incision. A small insertion device (called a trochar) is placed through the incision and the pellets, the size of rice grains, are advanced through the trochar. The incision site is then held closed with steri-strips (a special surgical tape) followed by a pressure gauze dressing. Most patients feel that the procedure is virtually painless.
Before the procedure, we determine the ideal estradiol and testosterone dosages for you based on your Age, Symptom Severity, Body Weight, and Lab Values.
After the procedure, we recheck your blood levels in 6 WEEKS to verify that we dosed you properly. We then recheck your blood levels in 4 months to determine when your next pellet insertion should be scheduled.
If you still have a uterus, and you require Estradiol for hot flashes, night sweats, or vaginal dryness, then periods may indeed restart. However, this is not because you are ovulating again.
Cyclic progesterone is required is if you still have a uterus. We prescribe progesterone in the form of oral capsules that are taken for 2 weeks of each month. The purpose of this is to stabilize any thickened uterine lining that builds up (under the effects of estradiol). After completeing 2 weeks of progesterone, any built-up uterine lining may sluff off in the form of a mild to moderate period. Sometimes no period occurs.
Some women would prefer not to have their periods restart. There are only two options in this case. Either you do not receive Estradiol pellet(s), or you take progesterone every day to hinder the thickening of the uterine lining.
Welcome to Vida Health Clinic, your trusted partner for Hormone Replacement Therapy in Los Angeles.
We understand that feeling your best is essential for a fulfilling life, and we’re here to help you achieve just that.
At Vida Health Clinic, we offer cutting-edge Hormone Replacement Therapy tailored to your unique needs, guided by our team of experts who are dedicated to enhancing your well-being.
Why Los Angeles Residents Trust Vida Health Clinic
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Transformation Stories: Countless success stories from our patients showcase the power of Hormone Replacement Therapy at Vida Health Clinic.
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available to help restore testosterone levels in patients with low testosterone (Low T)Â
Research has shown that pellet therapy has helped thousands of people feel their best and achieve hormonal balance. Vida’s Method uses bioidentical hormone pellets which contain bioidentical testosterone or estrogen. The pellets are placed subcutaneously in the body and release a continuous stream of bioidentical hormones. Hormone replacement pellets dissolve and are absorbed into the body. With more than 10,000 pellet procedures and over 15 years of medical services***
Let us be your trusted hormone replacement solution!
Welcome to Vida Health Clinic, your trusted partner for Hormone Replacement Therapy in Los Angeles.
We understand that feeling your best is essential for a fulfilling life, and we’re here to help you achieve just that.
At Vida Health Clinic, we offer cutting-edge Hormone Replacement Therapy tailored to your unique needs, guided by our team of experts who are dedicated to enhancing your well-being.
Why Los Angeles Residents Trust Vida Health Clinic
Your Trusted Local Partner: We’ve been serving the Los Angeles community for years, earning the trust and respect of our neighbors through exceptional care.
Transformation Stories: Countless success stories from our patients showcase the power of Hormone Replacement Therapy at Vida Health Clinic.
Start Your Journey to a Better You Today!
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