How long hormone pellets last and how they are placed
Pellets can last 3 to 6 months, depending on the person. They are placed at the clinic under the skin of the hip or buttock, with local anesthetic, in a short procedure.
What placement is like
- Cleaning and local anesthetic.
- A small incision and placement of the pellet.
- Closure and bandage.
Aftercare
I tell you how to care for the area and when to return to intense exercise. Let us know if you notice redness, pus, fever or a pellet coming out.
What to ask before choosing who does it
- Do they require lab work before placement?
- Who does the placement and what license do they hold?
- What follow-up is included?
- Does the cost include evaluation, lab work and placement?
- Do they explain other options?
That is how I work at OD Vitality, with hormone pellets in Miami Lakes.
When to request an evaluation
If your symptoms have lasted weeks and affect your sleep, mood, work or relationship, you do not have to wait until they get worse. At the evaluation I review your history, your medications and the lab work that applies to you, and I tell you clearly what I found and what options you have.
If you are in Miami Lakes or Hialeah
I see patients in English or Spanish in Miami Lakes, minutes from Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens and Miami Gardens. No referral needed. Learn about hormone therapy in Miami Lakes.
Sources
- National Academies: clinical utility of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy
- FDA: compounding laws and policies
- National Institute on Aging: what is menopause
- Endocrine Society: testosterone deficiency guideline
Would you like a visit in Miami Lakes?
Your safety comes first. Pellets are placed only after my evaluation and your lab work, and not everyone is a candidate. Hormone pellets prepared by compounding pharmacies do not go through the FDA review that approved medications have. Like any hormone treatment they have risks and side effects, and other options exist. Results vary from person to person.
Frequently asked questions
When will I notice changes?
It varies by person, and we review it at your follow-up.
Do they have to be removed?
No. The body absorbs them over time.
Written by Obdelis Dominguez Romero, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Family nurse practitioner at OD Vitality, Miami Lakes. See education and license.
This article is for information only and does not replace a medical visit. In an emergency, call 911.
