There are many treatments for an imbalance of hormones in the body. Why not use your body’s natural processes to restore balance.
This can include using things like an IV Vitamin Therapy, which puts vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. The best course of action is to talk to Dr. Dagstani to find out the best solution to balance your hormones.
What are hormone pellets?
Pellets are made up of either pure bio-identical estradiol or bio-identical testosterone hormone (99.8%) with a small of amount (0.2%) of a natural fatty acid, stearic acid, which is found in our bodies, and which helps to hold the hormone pellet together; there are no other fillers or ingredients of any kind in the pellets used by Dr. Dagstani. The estradiol and testosterone are formed into their own separate pellets so that the doses can be individually controlled. The hormones are pressed or fused into very small solid cylinder shapes, about the size of a grain of rice. They are made by a compounding pharmacy and delivered in sterile glass vials.
How Long do Pellets Last?
Typically between 3 – 5 months in both men and women
Why are pellets optimal for hormone replacement?
Pellets deliver consistent and healthy levels of hormones typically for 3 – 5 months. They avoid the ups and downs of hormone levels seen with other delivery methods- creams, oral capsules, injections, patches, etc. It is often the fluctuation in hormones that causes many of the unwanted side effects and lack of symptom relief that a patient can experience. Due to the consistency in the level of hormone in the bloodstream achieved through the pellet delivery method, even patients who have failed other types of hormone therapy tend to have a high success rate with pellets. In addition, there is no other method of hormone delivery that is as convenient for the patient as pellets.
How and where do you insert the pellets?
The insertion of pellets is a simple and relatively painless procedure done following the injection of a local anesthetic. The pellets are inserted in the hip or buttocks area through a small incision, which is taped closed. The experience level of the health care practitioner counts, not only in the placing of pellets but in determining the correct dosage of hormones to be used. Dr. Dagstani has been working with the pellets for over 5 years and has performed more than 14,000 pellet procedures.
Are there any side effects or complications from the insertion of the pellets?
Possible complications include minor bleeding, bruising, discoloration of the skin, infection, and possible extrusion (coming out) of the pellets. Other than slight bruising or discoloration of the skin, these complications are very rare. In order to minimize the possibility of the pellets being extruded or infection, extended exposure to soaking (swimming, hot tubs, bath tubs) and vigorous physical activity are avoided for 48 hours in women and up to 7 days in men.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dagstani, or for additional information, please call us directly at 480.861.3916. We look forward to working with you and restoring you to optimum health.
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