Pellet Therapy

What is pellet therapy?

Pellet therapy at Optimal Health Miami is a common form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Gittelman inserts Tic Tac-sized hormone pellets beneath the skin near your upper buttocks to gradually release hormones into your body during the next few months. Doing this optimizes balance, reduces symptoms, and restores your quality of life.

The pellet therapy available at Optimal Health Miami is derived from plant sources and can contain testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone.

What are the benefits of pellet therapy?

Pellet therapy at Optimal Health Miami provides the following benefits: 

• Control symptoms of menopause
• Stronger libido
• More energy
• Easier weight management
• Leaner body mass (more muscle, less fat)
• Improved erectile function in men
• Less vaginal dryness in women
• Reduced hot flashes
• Fewer menopausal symptoms
• Better sleep
• Fewer night sweats
• Less depression
• Better quality of life
• Enhanced memory and thinking
• Greater bone density (improved bone health)
• Healthier skin
• Lowered risk of chronic diseases

Bioidentical pellet therapy contains hormones identical to those your body already produces. It simply adds additional hormones to balance your levels. 

Dr. Gittelman uses the highest-quality, organic products with few or no side effects. 

Am I a candidate for pellet therapy?

Dr. Gittelman determines if pellet therapy is right for you by discussing your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history. He orders lab tests to assess your natural hormone levels.

If you have an imbalance, he could suggest pellet therapy or other forms of BHRT (gels, creams, injections, patches, pills, etc.) based on your body composition, needs, and metabolism. However, if you have a history of certain cancers, you might not be a candidate for hormone treatments.

What should I expect during pellet therapy?

Pellet therapy at Optimal Health Miami is a simple process. Dr. Gittelman cleans the treatment area, numbs it, and makes a tiny incision to insert hormone pellets beneath your skin. Only Steri-Strips are needed at the end of the process. The pellets remain in place for several months before needing to be replaced. During the next few days and weeks, you can expect more energy, improved sex drive, increased muscle mass, and more.

This form of BHRT is hassle-free and convenient and evens out hormone fluctuations between doses. Dr. Gittelman follows up to ensure an effective, lasting outcome. He also recommends diet plans, exercise routines, dietary supplements, stress reduction methods, and other healthy lifestyle habits.

Schedule a pellet therapy evaluation with Dr. Gittelman at Optimal Health Miami by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.