Discover the Power of the Pellet

Then benefits of achieving and maintaining adequate testosterone levels are extensive for both men and women. While the hormone is known for its close ties to the male physiology, it plays a strong role in female health and maximal function as well. The complexity of testosterone balance in both men and women stems from the undefined nature of “optimal levels.”

Testosterone in men is well-understood—designated ranges have been long -established. Levels of testosterone decline gradually as a man ages, beginning in his 20s and reaching peak levels of decline in middle age. But the ranges in most testing is based on a moving target.  If you’re older, acceptable testosterone levels according to blood testing are much lower than if you were younger.  Worse yet, younger men are told that their testosterone level is normal, even when it’s only normal for a much older man.  Forty year old men should not have the testosterone of a 70 year old man, yet that is what most blood testing ranges allow for.

Among women, however, the ranges are even more confusing. Some women have naturally low levels of testosterone, while others naturally have higher levels. In other cases a woman’s testosterone levels may be affected by birth controls pills, pregnancy and other hormonal fluctuations. Both men and women may experience fluctuations in testosterone based on lifestyle choices and environmental exposures, such as a vegetarian diet, stress, prescription medications and more. Whatever the cause, low testosterone levels affect both genders with similar symptoms. However, among men and women who have low testosterone levels, these “symptoms” may merely be a fact of life—many men and women never experience the difference an optimal testosterone level can make in their health and well-being. Low testosterone symptoms include:

• Weight gain/increased body fat
• Muscle loss/difficulty building muscle
• Irritability, depression, anxiety or mood swings
• Difficulty with concentration or memory
• Challenges with ambition and stamina
• Lack of energy or drive
• Little to no interest in sex
• Increased risk of certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis

The Leading Solution to Low T in Women and Men

Of course testosterone therapy has been a tricky business for many years. Many patients, particularly women, have feared the unwanted side effects commonly associated with testosterone supplementation, like acne, excessive body hair, or aggressive behavior. Meanwhile, physicians have struggled to find an ideal delivery system, as gels and cream come with risk of transference to others and injections and pills can cause extreme spikes and crashes in hormone levels at the beginning and end of each treatment cycle. And, all these methods require daily dosing and the risk of taking too much or too little. In 1972, a better option was approved by the FDA—pellet therapy. Though pellet therapy dates back to the 1930s when hormone therapy itself was conceptualized, the mainstream use of pellets only fairly recently came to the United States.

Pellet therapy is available for patients who will benefit from bioidentical testosterone therapy. Unlike other delivery methods, pellet therapy minimizes the risk of side effects.

Pellet therapy is administered by implanting a small pellet, about the size of a grain of rice, into a small incision made in the fatty tissue above the hip. Once implanted, the pellet is slowly metabolized by the body, releasing a steady dose of hormone—much like the body does naturally—over the course of 3 to 6 months. This natural delivery system avoids the familiar hassles of daily dosing, missed doses, and rollercoaster-like fluctuations during the treatment cycle. And because pellet therapy reduces overdosing, the risk of aesthetic side effects, like excessive hair growth or acne, are significantly reduced and can easily be treated by adjusting the amount of hormone in the pellet. Like other bioidentical hormone therapy prescriptions, pellets are custom-compounded to meet the needs of each patient.

The Benefits of Pellet Therapy

The benefits of pellet therapy extend well beyond improved dosing. Men and women experience vast advantages for their health and overall quality of life. Testosterone pellet therapy helps women and men achieve their wellness goals, including:

• More energy
• Better sleep
• Enhanced focus or concentration
• Improvements in memory
• Increased muscle/lean body mass
• Enhanced results from workouts
• Increased sexual desire
• Improved sexual function and performance
• Reduced risk of certain diseases

Experience simple and effective solutions to low testosterone through pellet therapy. The physicians of Orlando Vitality are specially-trained in administration of pellet therapy and can help you develop a comprehensive treatment for hormone balance to improve your health and quality of life.

Schedule your first consultation with expert medical team at Orlando Vitality. The physicians of Orlando Vitality are among the top physicians in Florida specially certified to help you achieve your health and wellness goals, including treating hormone imbalances in men and women. Get started on a customized treatment plan designed to fit your lifestyle and ensure you reach optimal wellness. Begin your journey now, contact Orlando Vitality.