Hormone Replacement- BioTE®

Did you ever wonder why most illnesses begin in your 40ʼs?

So many men and women begin to suffer from a long list of symptoms including depression and anxiety, insomnia, decreased libido, decreased energy and difficulty losing weight beginning in their 40ʼs.

So many are suddenly diagnosed with blood pressure and thyroid problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol at this age as well. So much of this is due to loss of hormones which begin in our 30ʼs. In fact, it is primarily the loss of these protective balanced hormones that increase breast cancer risk in women and prostate cancer risk in men in our 40ʼs. We should be protecting ourselves by balancing our hormones at this age instead of just getting screening tests to catch the disease.

There is a huge difference between synthetic hormones and bio-identical hormones. Bio-identical hormones are a natural plant source for hormones which allow us to bring back the protective balance we had before the rapid aging process begins. We cannot stop the hands of time. We can age better.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women?

  • Fatigue

  • Night Sweats

  • Hot Flashes

  • Decreased Sex Drive

  • Weight Gain

  • Insomnia

  • Irritability

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Cold Hands and Feet

If your menstrual cycle has stopped before menopause, or if you are experiencing this or any other symptom of menopause, you may have low estradiol. An increase in UTIs, depression or painful intercourse may also indicate low estradiol in women.

How often will I require treatments?

Typically women require a treatment every 3-4 months. After your first treatment you will be required to do blood work 6 weeks later to make sure levels are optimal. Sometimes a booster is needed in between treatments.

Will I require any downtime after each treatment?

Since the pellets are placed under the skin you will not be able to do lower body exercises for 3 days as this can cause the pellets to move out of place. You also cannot submerge yourself in water for 3 days after the treatment. Further care instructions will be given before and after each treatment.

Do the treatments hurt?

Dr. Peña wants to make sure you feel no discomfort at the time of your procedure so a local anesthetic is used prior to your treatment. Once the anesthetic wears off you may feel slight discomfort in which you can apply a cold pack for a few hours.

What are the signs and symptoms of low testosterone in men?

  • Low sex drive

  • Sexual dysfunction (ED)

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Loss of muscle mass

  • Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)

  • Decreased bone mass

  • Mood changes

  • Lower mental capacity

  • Depression

  • Irritability

  • Brain Fog

Studies have shown there are some disease states/conditions that are consistent with low levels of testosterone which include:

  • Diabetes

  • Cardio vascular disease

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Alcohol use

  • High cholesterol

How often will I require treatments?

Typically men require a treatment every 6 months. Sometimes a booster is needed in between treatments.