Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Pellets

Biote Pellets are tiny, custom-compounded therapies (about the size of a grain of rice) for symptoms that stem from hormonal imbalances. The Biote Method is designed to help keep a patient’s hormone levels consistent throughout the day. The pellet therapy that Biote trains on uses hormones that are bioidentical to those found in the human body rather than many other forms of hormone replacement which may be considered biosimilar rather than identical. 

Yes—BioTE® bioidentical hormone pellets are suitable for both women and men. Hormonal imbalances can affect anyone and may lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, brain fog, low libido, and difficulty sleeping.

BioTE® pellet therapy is customized for each individual using comprehensive lab testing, a detailed health history, and your specific symptoms. Women and men receive different hormone formulations and dosing based on their unique needs and goals.

The pellets are placed just beneath the skin and deliver a consistent, steady dose of bioidentical hormones over several months, helping to restore balance in a way that closely mimics the body’s natural hormone production.

✨ Our approach is personalized, safe, and results-driven, ensuring both women and men receive treatment tailored to support energy, vitality, and overall well-being.

Bioidentical hormones are lab-made hormones derviced from plant sources that have the exact same chemical structure as those your body naturally produces, used to treat hormonal imbalances from menopause, aging, or other conditions. The approach to BHRT using pellets may help avoid unwanted side effects. 

If you're interested in Biote pellets, or just HRT in general, you will first want to schedule an appointment with our main office, Health Solutions. Our phone number is 708-802-9355. We will do your initial consultation there (same building) and order some blood work after discussing all of the possible treatment options that may suit you. Once we get the blood work results back, you will schedule your pellet-insertion appointment with us at Aesthetic Solutions using the booking link on this page. Please call us through either Health Solutions or Aesthetic Solutions if you have any questions about this process!

The Biote procedure is a minimally invasive minor surgical procedure done in office. We numb a small area (usually the upper buttocks) with local Lidocaine so you do not feel any pain during the procedure. Pressure is normal. We then make a small incision to insert tiny, custom-compounded bioidentical hormone pellets just under the skin with a specialized tool. We then close the small incision with steri strips and a pressure dressing that will remain in place for 3 days for women and 7 days for men.

The process typically takes under 30 minutes and offers steady hormone release for months.  Blood thinners and NSAIDs should be stopped prior to the procedure. You are able to drive yourself to and from your appointment, we do not give any anesthesia or medication that would impair your ability to drive. 

The recovery process is simple! You may take Tylenol as needed for any discomfort once the lidocaine wears off, but avoid Ibuprofen or Aspirin for the first day.

For Women:

• No submerging in water (hot tubs, pools, saunas, bath tubs) for 3 days. (Showering is okay - definitely shower as normal!)
• No strenuous glute exercises for 3 days (examples: squats, lunges, etc.)
• Leave the dressing on for 3 days, let the steri strips fall off on their own.

For Men:

• No submerging in water (hot tubs, pools, saunas, bath tubs) for 7 days. (Showering is okay - definitely shower as normal!)
• No strenuous glute exercises for 7 days (examples: squats, lunges, etc.)
• Leave the dressing on for 7 days, let the steri strips fall off on their own.

Each hormone replacement therapy patient’s symptoms are unique; so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Most hormone therapy patients report some relief in as little as four weeks or sooner, but full optimization may take up to six months or more. The bioidentical hormone replacement therapy journey is customized to fit each individual patient’s specific needs.

Every person’s body is different, but at the end of a pellet cycle or when stopping pellet therapy altogether, symptoms of fatigue, low mood and sleeplessness may recur. Typically, your symptoms will return to the same state prior to BHRT as your estrogen and testosterone levels begin to drop.

While you might think of testosterone as a “male” hormone, it does play a vital role in your hormonal landscape as a woman as well, especially as balance starts to shift in perimenopause and menopause. As you age, testosterone levels often naturally decline, leading to changes in muscle mass, energy levels, mood, and sexual health. For many women, testosterone therapy can be a potential solution to ease some of these menopausal symptoms, though not every woman requires testosterone. 

This is why we do a blood draw prior to pellet insertion. We use those lab results to calculate your optimal hormone dosing, for both estrogen and testosterone. 

Great question! Schedule a consultation with our main clinic, Health Solutions, at 708-802-9355 (same building) so we can discuss your symptoms and get some blood work ordered!

Common Signs and Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance in Women and Men:

• Low libido (decreased sex drive)
• Inability or delayed orgasm
• Fatigue (excessive tiredness)
• Brain fog
• Weight gain
• Mood swings, anxiety, depression
• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Loss of muscle mass/strength
• Joint pain

Common Signs and Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance in Women:

• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Painful intercourse
• Urinary incontinence 

Common Signs and Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance in Men:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of body hair