Bioidentical Hormone Therapy in Gurnee
Junith M. Thompson, M.D. SC
Professional Bioidentical Hormone Therapy in Gurnee
Affordable Beauty is proud to offer compassionate and individualized bioidentical hormone therapy in Gurnee and the surrounding area. We provide our patients with natural hormone replacement therapy, utilizing BioTE’s pellet therapy.
This process consistently replaces hormones that are often lost naturally as we age without the rollercoaster-like effects of other kinds of treatment.
We offer a variety of other health and aesthetic services aimed to improve the quality of life in the aging process, including non-surgical laser fat and hair removal, Botox & Juvederm, and skin care facials and peels. Contact us today to learn more about how Affordable Beauty can help you age more comfortably.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bioidentical Hormones
Because it’s easy! As a patient, you receive two to four pellet insertions per year. This way you don’t have to think about it, and the hormone is available when your body needs it.
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can come in oral, topical and pellet forms. BHRT has many advantages over other hormone therapies – most notably, the consistent administration of the hormone prevents the rollercoaster-like effects patients often experience with creams and pills.
As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Most patients report some symptom resolution in as little as two to four weeks, but full optimization may take up to six months. Your journey will be customized to fit your specific needs. It takes more than one to two weeks for your hormones to get out of balance, so expect it to take time to resolve.
One week before the procedure, if possible, stop all NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen sodium, etc.). No fasting in advance of the procedure is required.
During the in-office visit, which only takes a few minutes, patients are brought into the exam room, and the insertion site is numbed. The most common site of insertion is the upper buttocks. A small incision is then made for pellet insertion. Once the pellet is inserted, the insertion site is covered with a small bandage.
After pellet insertion, it’s best to eliminate lower body exercise. You can walk, but extraneous activity is not recommended. Swimming, hot tubs, and bathtubs are to be avoided; however, showers are permitted. After removal of the bandage, normal activity may resume.
As each patient’s symptoms are unique, so is each patient’s path to hormone optimization. Your journey will be customized to fit your specific needs. It takes more than one to two weeks for your hormones to get out of balance, so expect it to take time to resolve.
Since the pellets are bio-identical and contain nothing more than the hormones your body naturally produces, the pellets are completely dissolved and absorbed, leaving nothing behind.