Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

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Our goal at Wellness First is to seek the root cause of your symptoms and get you feeling your best and back to living your healthiest life!
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​What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement?

Bioidentical hormones are made with natural substances and designed with the same molecular structure as the hormones naturally produced in the human body.

Unlike synthetic, chemically derived hormones such as injections, patches and creams, bioidentical hormones attach to your body’s receptors just like your hormones did before you were deficient.​

​Bioidentical hormone replacement has been shown to the most safe-effective treatment to treating hormone imbalance utilizing evidence-based studies and practice.
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What are Hormone Pellets?

Bioidentical hormone therapy pellets are custom-compounded estradiol or testosterone pressed into small, solid cylinders similar to a large grain of rice.
Pellet production is highly regulated by the FDA.  

EvexiPEL Certified providers source pellets from FaramKeio, one of the leading 503B FDA-registered compounding pharmacies in the country. Each pellet is carefully compounded to the exact dose prescribed by your practitioner to meet your body’s unique needs and facilitate optimal absorption of your prescribed therapy.
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Hormone Therapy Pellets

Hormone pellet therapy is the preferred method of natural hormone replacement because of the convenience and efficacy.

• ​​Convenient: The hormone pellets are inserted under the top layer of skin during a short, routine visit. Replacement is required just two to four times per year. No more hassling with shots, daily pills or messy creams and gels. 
• Better bioavailability: Hormone pellets are absorbed through cardiac output, mimicking your body’s natural pathway for delivery. 
• Natural release: Hormone pellets slowly dissolve releasing just the right amount of hormone to support your body’s needs. Achieving steady, optimal dosing throughout each treatment cycle compared to injections, pills, creams, or gels. 
• Fewer side effects: Each custom-compounded pellet contains bioidentical hormones designed to be structurally identical to the hormones made naturally by your body. This means your body can easily adapt to the supplement, improving the speed of treatment and effectiveness without fear of side effects commonly associated with​ non-bioidentical hormone therapies.

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Who is it for?

BOTH MEN AND WOMEN

Testosterone therapy is effective for symptoms of hormone imbalance in men and women. Previously believed to be the only a “male hormone,” testosterone is extremely important to female health and well-being. ​

Low levels of testosterone in women or men can lead to undesirable symptoms making even simple daily tasks seem unbearable. Low testosterone can cause you to feel sluggish and tired all the time, as well as impact your focus, memory, muscle definition and sex drive. ​
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Testosterone plays a huge role in healthy weight management, brain function, cardiovascular health, as well as sexual function and desire.
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For Women

Many of the symptoms that affect women with hormonal imbalance are related to drops in estrogen. Low estrogen levels in women can contribute to
low libido, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. 

Estrogen replacement therapy is an effective treatment for estrogen imbalance. In many cases, bioidentical estrogen therapy paired with bioidentical progesterone and bioidentical testosterone supports complete symptom relief and helps reduce risk of disease.

How Can This Help Me?

• Improved sleep
• Decreased depression and anxiety symptoms
• Minimize or complete relief of chronic pain
• Improve concentration and cognition
• Prevent chronic diseases related to the cardiovascular and neurovascular systems
• Prevent bone loss as you age

*Please keep in mind, that all patients are different and that the results and benefits will differ and are not meant to be a cure.
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What is the cost and does health insurance pay?

The cost of pellet therapy varies by individual, factoring in your personal prescription recommendation, gender, and how quickly your body metabolizes the pellet. On average, most patients will spend between $2 and $3 per day—less than most people pay for a daily cup of coffee.  

You can call your insurance company to see if they will cover them, but Wellness First does not accept or file claims with health insurance companies.

Wellness First will accept Care Credit and HSA cards.

How can I get started?

Let’s start with some lab tests and a consultation to discuss!