Hormones
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Let me introduce you to something you may have never even heard of in your life. It involves your overall well-being, possibly sleepless nights, your body aches, and even your sex life. All in one - weird. How? Right?
There’s this thing out in the world that some physicians are trained to do - it’s provide our beautiful, strong bodies with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Don’t confuse this with the estrogen creams that your moms or great-grandmothers used that promoted cancer. These hormone replacement pellets are veggie-based (aka plant-based). Super fine for your body to tear through.
HRT consists of testosterone and estradiol hormones that are usually implanted - into your booty. I will gladly go into further detail of the procedure - as I have assisted with this many times.
Here’s what you already know and it will differ within many women depending on age, bodily functions, and of course life experiences. Women who highly benefit from this are my pre-menopausal and menopausal/post-menopausal ladies. You’re probably dealing with one or more of these symptoms - fatigue, no will to live, body/joint aches, insomnia, weight gain or loss, no libido (no want for sexy time), hot flashes, and well you know what else you’re feeling. Until a few years ago women have just lived with it like it’s part of being a female with no remedy. I think not. Well, the reason for all of these symptoms is the older we get the more our hormones decrease or go crazy. You thought you were a moody teenager or you have one - NEWS FLASH - the chances that you’re currently or soon going to behave just like one is likely. Pellets will allow you to live like you’re in your 20s and 30s all over again - except without the drama.
Testosterone will help but not get rid of completely unwanted weight- it levels your body to properly control its rhythm again. You also get your strength back along with LOTS of energy. Say hello to evening walks, running around like a soccer mom, say hello to the gym - you get it. Estradiol will also be your best friend that you didn’t know you lost - your desire for sexy time with your partner is back on the table and may I remind you - LIKE A 20 to 30-year-old! If you’ve been under a dry spell estradiol will help, pinky promise. Depending on your health and previous surgeries the doctor will more than likely prescribe progesterone pills and won’t implant them along with the other two hormones. Overall, you will say goodbye to body aches - did you know body aches aren’t always because of old joints and arthritis? GIRL, you’re too young for that even up until you’re 60 years old. The aches could be a caused by a lack of hormones in your body.
Here’s how a procedure goes from the start -
Find a practice that provides Hormone Replacement Therapy near you.
Call or walk in and get information.
Say, “Hi, I’m interested in your HRT OR hormone pellets.”
Get pricing from 1-3 places. You want a quote for pre & post-labs along with the pellets.
Once you pick your highly reviewed and most economical option schedule the consult.
Your first consult is about 15-30 minutes. Sometimes they’ll get your pre-labs then too.
Once they have your lab results they will call to schedule your pellet insertion appointment.
When you go in for your pellet insertion you’ll fill out consent forms.
The doctor will ask you to show a cheek.
They will use numbing medicine before they start.
An insertion will be made on your buttocks.
The pellets will then be inserted through a hollow needle.
The doctor will then place a patch to cover the incision. It will need to remain there for a few days (this is to keep the wound clean).
Make sure you read through your post-procedure do’s and don’ts list.
You will get post-labs 6 weeks after to gauge your unique metabolism.
BAM ALL DONE!
Women tend to see the pellets fade anywhere from 3-5 months. Again this varies in all women. If you’re very active physically or are a smoker you will burn through them faster. Once you start feeling them wear off then you want to schedule your appointment again. Or you can pre-schedule your next one.
I will say this is not a cheap procedure by all means, but as a woman, I will prioritize HRT in my future over another cosmetic or esthetically pleasing procedure things that don’t necessarily get rid of my will to feel alive, strong, and beautiful inside and out!
For a provider near you contact - Dr Timothy Jones at Regenerative Mind Body in Avila Beach - 805.556.7006 or visit his website RegenerativeMindBody.com.
Ladies, DON’T I repeat DO NOT be hesitant about feeling better. It’s truly a game-changer. I know this because I have seen clients who come back without missing their time mark. My mom and aunts are also on this game-changing treatment and the fact that I got my momma on them tells you how much I trust and believe in the benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy.
