Hormone Pellets in Arizona

What are Hormone Pellets in Arizona?

Hormone pellets have been used in the medical realm within the United States since the early 1940s. It is an alternative delivery method for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is sometimes called "bio-identical hormones." These hand-compounded, plant-derivatives of natural ingredients mimic the human form of estradiol and testosterone. Traditional methods of hormone replacement therapies include prescription tablets, patches or shots prescribed to menopausal women and middle-aged men who are challenged with estrogen and testosterone deficiencies. The hormone pellets are made of pure crystalline estradiol 17-B (estrogen) and/or testosterone (androgen) which contain the identical properties produced in the human body. These pellets are injected under the skin in the abdomen, arm or hip. Depending on the person, the pellets remain effective for a period of 3 to 6 months. It slowly dissolves as it provides a consistent delivery of hormones to the body over time.

Are Hormone Pellets in Arizona Safe?

Since the early 1940s hormone pellets have been used in both men and women and there have not been any adverse affects. Once the pellets are implanted subcutaneously, the pellets release their hormones, at a consistent rate, into the blood stream and replenish diminished hormones that are part of the aging process. One important consideration is to caution women who still have their uterus. In such cases, continuous exposure to estrogen may increase the risk of uterine cancer. These patients are strongly advised to use progesterone along with the hormone pellets.

What are the benefits to using the alternative HRT hormone pellets in Arizona?

Since hormone pellets have been used for more than 60 years, documentation of its benefits include:

• Mental clarity, energy, and sex drive are improved;
• Bio-identical estrogen which is a critical component to help protect a woman from heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.
• Transdermal release of testosterone is potentially safer than other therapies because the testosterone
  from the pellets by-pass the liver and prevents a significant lowering of HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol).

Contact Armity Simon today to find out more about the benefits of hormone pellets in Arizona. Let us help you explore all of your HRT options.

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