Hormone Pellet Optimization is a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy designed to help restore hormone balance in both men and women.
Hormone Pellet Optimization is a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy designed to help restore hormone balance in both men and women. Hormone pellets are inserted beneath the skin and gradually release hormones over time to help support energy, mood, mental clarity, metabolism, muscle mass, sleep quality, and overall wellness.
Following these instructions will help ensure proper healing and optimize your treatment results.
Laboratory testing is required before treatment.
Your provider will review your hormone levels, symptoms, and medical history to determine whether hormone pellet therapy is appropriate for you.
Drink plenty of water before your appointment.
Proper hydration supports overall health and may improve your recovery experience.
Eat a regular meal before your appointment.
There is no need to fast before pellet insertion unless instructed otherwise by your provider.
Wear loose-fitting clothing, especially around the hip and buttock area where the pellets are typically inserted.
This will help improve comfort following the procedure.
Please notify your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have active infections, are taking blood thinners, or have any significant changes in your medical history.
Try not to schedule intense workouts, heavy lifting, or physically demanding activities immediately after your appointment.
Leave the pressure dressing in place for 24 hours unless instructed otherwise.
You may remove the outer bandage after 24 hours and leave any steri-strips in place until they naturally fall off.
Avoid soaking the insertion site for approximately 5 to 7 days.
This includes swimming pools, hot tubs, lakes, baths, and saunas.
Showering is generally permitted after 24 hours unless instructed otherwise by your provider.
Avoid running, squats, lunges, cycling, heavy lifting, lower body workouts, or other strenuous activities that place stress on the insertion site.
This helps reduce the risk of pellet extrusion and promotes proper healing.
Mild tenderness, swelling, bruising, or discomfort at the insertion site is common.
These symptoms typically improve over several days.
Try not to repeatedly rub, massage, or place excessive pressure on the insertion site while it is healing.
Watch for signs of infection such as increasing redness, warmth, drainage, severe swelling, or worsening pain.
Contact our office if any of these symptoms occur.
Continue drinking plenty of water after your procedure.
Hydration supports overall health and wellness.
Hormone optimization is not immediate.
Many patients begin noticing improvements within several weeks, while others may require more time depending on their hormone levels, metabolism, lifestyle, and overall health.
Follow-up blood work is often recommended to evaluate your response to treatment and ensure hormone levels remain within an appropriate range.
Your provider will discuss the recommended schedule for follow-up testing.
Hormone optimization works best when combined with proper nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, stress management, and adequate hydration.
Please contact our office if you experience severe pain, significant swelling, excessive bleeding, drainage, fever, signs of infection, pellet extrusion, or any unusual symptoms following your procedure.
Mild bruising, tenderness, and soreness at the insertion site are common and typically resolve within several days.
Questions? Call (314) 330-8117 or text us. If something does not feel right after a treatment, we would always rather hear from you.
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