About Biote and Hormone Balance

The primary goal of Biote is to help balance hormones through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy using pellets. Hormone balance is essential for leading a healthier, more fulfilling life. Biote’s mission is to help people live better and longer by restoring hormonal harmony.

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What Is the Goal of Hormone Optimization Therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) offers relief from many common and debilitating symptoms that are often overlooked by medical providers. These symptoms include:

  • Exhaustion
  • Stress
  • Foggy thinking
  • Weight gain
  • Sleep disturbances
  • And many more

Many people experiencing these symptoms suffer from hormonal imbalance. BHRT aims to address the root cause by restoring hormonal balance and managing these complex conditions through hormone optimization.

What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy?

Bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy is a personalized method of hormone replacement. It delivers hormones in a way that the body can absorb efficiently and steadily over time.

Pellets are small capsules, roughly the size of a grain of rice, containing bioidentical hormones such as testosterone or estrogen. These hormones have the exact molecular structure as those naturally produced by the body.

The pellets are inserted under the skin, where they gradually dissolve, releasing hormones into the bloodstream over several months. Patients may begin to notice hormone optimization effects within four weeks of insertion. Some individuals feel immediate benefits, while others may require two or more insertions to experience full effects.

Unlike synthetic hormones, Biote’s bioidentical pellets bypass the liver, do not affect clotting factors, and do not increase the risk of thrombosis. They also avoid hormone level fluctuations seen in other delivery methods. The pellets are derived from natural sources like soy or yam plants, ensuring they match the body’s natural hormone structure.

How Can a Patient Get Started With BHRT?

To begin, patients schedule an office visit to test current hormone levels. After a thorough consultation and comprehensive lab work, providers determine if the Biote Method is appropriate. Patients then schedule a follow-up appointment to review results and, if suitable, receive pellet therapy insertion.

What Can a Patient Expect From BHRT?

Every patient’s symptoms and treatment path are unique. Some report symptom relief as soon as four weeks after treatment, while full hormone optimization may take up to six months. Many patients notice increased benefits after their second pellet insertion. The Biote Method is customized to balance hormones specifically for each patient’s needs and lifestyle.