Hormone pellets for women in Miami Lakes
If you have hot flashes, poor sleep or lower sex drive from menopause or perimenopause, hormone pellets are one of the treatment options. I evaluate you and review your lab work in Miami Lakes, and I tell you clearly whether you qualify.
Obdelis Dominguez RomeroMSN, APRN · Family nurse practitioner
Symptoms women come to me with
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Trouble sleeping
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort with intimacy
- Lower sex drive
- Mood changes and irritability
- Brain fog and fatigue
- Irregular periods in perimenopause
Menopause and perimenopause: the difference
Perimenopause is the transition, which can start years earlier, with irregular periods and symptoms that come and go. Menopause is confirmed after 12 months in a row without a period. In the United States it happens on average around age 51.
How pellets work in women
They release estradiol, and sometimes a low dose of testosterone, continuously. If you still have a uterus, estrogen usually needs progesterone to protect the uterine lining, and we review that in your plan.
What to know before you decide
They can cause uterine bleeding, acne or more body hair, and they are not indicated if you are pregnant, or if you have had hormone sensitive cancer or blood clots without a specialist evaluation. There are also FDA approved options, such as patches or gels, and I explain them so you can decide with all the information.
If you can't sleep, sweat at night or don't recognize yourself
Many women search "why do I wake up sweating", "why am I so irritable" or "why do I have no desire", and no one has told them it may be related to this stage. You do not have to put up with it or figure it out alone. Come in, tell me about it and we will review it together.
Who may be a candidate
- Women with symptoms that affect their sleep, mood or intimate life.
- Women in perimenopause or menopause, including surgical menopause.
- Women with no contraindications at their evaluation.
When changes are noticed
It varies from woman to woman. We review it at your follow-up, with your symptoms and lab work.
Which lab tests are reviewed
I choose them based on your case. They may include estradiol, FSH, total and free testosterone, thyroid, blood count, glucose, cholesterol and liver function. In men I also review PSA, and in women your mammogram and Pap history.
How to prepare for your evaluation
- Bring a list of your medications and supplements.
- Bring recent lab work, if you have it.
- Write down your symptoms and when they began.
- Tell me your family history of cancer, blood clots or heart disease.
You do not need a referral to request your evaluation.
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.
Evaluation first, then the decision
Message us
On WhatsApp or by phone. We book your visit and give you all the details.
Evaluation and lab work
I review your symptoms, your medical history and your hormone levels.
I tell you if you qualify
If you are a candidate, I explain the plan, the risks and the cost. If you are not, I tell you and we look at what comes next.
Placement and follow-up
I place the pellets at the clinic and we repeat your lab work to adjust your plan.
Frequently asked questions
Do pellets help with hot flashes?
Estrogen is an effective treatment for menopausal hot flashes. Whether pellets are right for you is something I decide with you after your evaluation.
At what age can they be used?
It does not depend on age alone, but on your symptoms, your medical history and your lab work.
Can I use them if I still have periods?
It depends. In perimenopause we evaluate them carefully and discuss birth control if needed.
How long do they last in women?
They can last 3 to 6 months, depending on the person and your lab work.
Will they make me gain weight?
Some people notice weight changes or fluid retention. We watch for this during follow-up.
How much do they cost?
I give you the cost after the evaluation, once I know whether you qualify and what dose you need.
Where are you?
At OD Vitality, 7735 NW 146th St, Suite 207, Miami Lakes, FL 33016, minutes from Hialeah. Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 4:00 pm · Alternate Saturdays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Are there hormone pellets near me in Hialeah or Miami Gardens?
Yes. The clinic is in Miami Lakes, minutes from Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Miami Gardens and Palm Springs North.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can message or call us directly to request your evaluation.
How often are they repeated?
They can last 3 to 6 months depending on the person. I tell you when to repeat based on your symptoms and lab work.
What if I don't qualify?
I tell you clearly and we look at what comes next, such as checking another cause of your symptoms.
Getting here from Hialeah and Miami Gardens
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OD Vitality
7735 NW 146th St, Suite 207, Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Keep learning
- Hormone therapy
- Hormone pellets
- Testosterone pellets for men
- Fatigue, poor sleep and low libido: could it be your hormones?
- Is it menopause or perimenopause? Symptoms and what to do
- Low testosterone symptoms in men and which test confirms it
- Hormone pellets, injections, gel or patches: the differences
- Hormone pellets: risks and side effects
- How long hormone pellets last and how they are placed
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
Updated November 2026. General information; it does not replace a medical visit.
Written by Obdelis Dominguez Romero, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Family nurse practitioner licensed in Florida (APRN 11021188). See education and license.
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