If you’re struggling with symptoms of hormone imbalances, you aren’t alone. About one million American women go through menopause each year. Menopause is marked as 12 consecutive months without a period, and though it’s a natural process, the hormonal imbalance that comes with can be hard to navigate alone.
Hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings are a few hallmarks of the transition. Hormonal imbalance can sabotage your quality of life, make it hard to focus at work, and even impact your relationships.
Luckily, you have options when it comes to balancing your hormones. BioTE hormone replacement therapy offers a natural and convenient way to balance your hormones — and it’s available here at Interior Women's Health in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Read on as our team of OB-GYNS, midwives, and advanced nurse practitioners explain what BioTE hormone replacement therapy is and why it might be right for you.
BioTE is a hormone replacement therapy that uses bioidentical hormones to alleviate the symptoms of hormone imbalance.
Bioidentical is the term that means the hormones BioTE are chemically identical to those your body naturally produces. This similarity allows your body to recognize and use these hormones in the same way it would its own hormones.
Not only are they bioidentical, but they’re also delivered via pellets. The pellets may contain estradiol, a plant-based compound made from soy or yams.
Your provider will insert BioTE pellets just under your skin on your buttocks. This means you don’t have to worry about daily pills, messy creams, or patches to apply.
You might consider BioTE hormone replacement therapy if:
BioTE uses bioidentical hormones derived from plant-based compounds, so they’re nearly identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. This means your body recognizes and utilizes them more effectively than synthetic alternatives.
This can be a great option if you’re looking for a natural solution for menopause symptoms.
Unlike other hormone replacement options that require daily pills or messy creams, BioTE involves tiny hormone pellets inserted under your skin.
These pellets deliver a steady dose of hormones for three to six months. Once your Interior Women’s Health provider inserts your pellet, you won’t have to think about it.
Not feeling quite like yourself? If fatigue, mood swings, or low energy levels are interfering with your daily life, BioTE may be the answer.
By restoring your hormone levels, BioTE can help you regain the vitality, mental clarity, and emotional stability you’ve been missing.
Hormones are chemical messengers, and several of them send important messages regarding weight. Insulin, estrogen, cortisol, and ghrelin are just a few hormones that can shape your weight. Ghrelin, for example, tells your body that you’re hungry, while leptin tells your body that you’re full.
You need all these hormones. The problems arise when they’re imbalanced. When any of these are imbalanced, you might see the numbers on the scale go up. An estrogen imbalance, for instance, can slow down your metabolism, which also leads to weight gain.
BioTE helps with hormonal fluctuation-related weight gain restoring balance to your hormones.
BioTE isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Through a simple blood test, your Interior Women’s Health provider determines the exact hormone levels you need. Each pellet is customized to deliver the exact right dose that you need.
Hormonal optimization can lead to:
But to experience these benefits, you have to take the first step. Say “yes” to yourself and put your health first. Our team here at Interior Women’s Health provides care for every stage of women’s health from puberty to menopause.
Experience the difference and give us a call. You can reach us at 907-479-7701 or via our online form.
