Menopause can make you feel like your body is no longer your own. Hot flashes strike at random. Sleep is disrupted by night sweats. Fatigue and mood swings take over your days. A simple change of life has turned into an exhausting ordeal.
At Allure Medical, we understand how menopause can diminish your quality of life. With expert testing, precise dosing and ongoing monitoring, we can optimize your hormone levels for peak symptom relief and safety. Our pellet implants deliver steady hormone release, avoiding the hassles of gels or pills.
Whether you want to banish hot flashes, restore comfortable intimacy, prevent bone loss or regain mental sharpness, our tailored HRT programs can help.
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What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps alleviate unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause by supplementing declining hormones. As women approach menopause, their ovaries produce less estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
This hormone fluctuation is responsible for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and sleep disturbances.
There are two main classic HRT regimens:
Historic approach (ie Old Way):
| Type | Description |
| Estrogen-only therapy | For women who have had hysterectomies and no longer have a uterus |
| Combination therapy | Estrogen plus progesterone for women with intact uteruses to avoid potential uterine cancer risk |
In 2002-2004 studies (WHI) incorrectly suggested that Estrogen and progesterone may be harmful to women’s health. This opened our eyes to re-evaluating the cause of menopause and other treatment options.
The WHI studies were likely the greatest detriment to women’s health in modern era, not because of a flawed study, but due to a misunderstanding of the outcomes. You can read about this further in my book “Testosterone, strong enough for a man but made for a woman” or listen on my podcast “Inside the cure with Dr Charles Mok”.
Enter testosterone. Women have 20 times more testosterone than estrogen (but about 1/10th as much as men). And over the next decade we discovered that testosterone reduced menopausal symptoms on the same order as estrogen alone, namely due to the fact that estrogen is a byproduct of testosterone.
Moreover, since testosterone was FDA approved for women with metastatic breast cancer in the 1950’s, we found that testosterone supplementation not only relieved symptoms of menopause, but also substantially protected women against breast cancer.
Later evidence showed that estrogen is effective for the vasomotor symptoms of menopause, bone health, healthy skin, healthy weight, sexuality, and sleep, but also is protective of the cardiovascular system.
This has led to a more contemporaneous approach to menopause, replacing the hormones in a bid-identical fashion.
Modern approach (ie New Way):
| Testosterone | Effective for menopausal symptoms and strongly breast cancer protective. | Pellet under the skin |
| Estrogen | Effective for menopausal symptoms and strongly cardiovascular protective | Pellet under the skin, topical cream, or oral |
| Progesterone | Protective against unopposed estrogen as well as independently protecting bones, brain, and various organs. Also aides sleep | Protective against unopposed estrogen as well as independently protecting bones, brain, and various organs. Also, aides sleep |
HRT can provide relief by:
- Replenishing estrogen to regulate menstrual cycles and minimize menopausal symptoms
- Restoring progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy
- Boosting testosterone to improve libido, energy, and mood
At Allure Medical, we offer hormone pellet implants that provide steady hormone release over 3-6 months, avoiding the ups and downs of other methods. Pellet implants also eliminate the need for daily pills or applications.
Understanding the Role of Hormones in Women’s Bodies
Your hormones are chemical messengers that regulate bodily processes from menstruation to cognition. Here are key roles that estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play throughout a woman’s life:
- Initiate puberty and breast development
- Control ovulation and menstruation
- Support pregnancy and fetal development
- Impact distribution of body fat
- Influence cholesterol levels
- Affect heart health and blood vessels
- Guide sexual desire and function
- Contribute to bone density
- Influence mental focus, memory and mood
When these hormones drop around perimenopause and menopause, it triggers symptoms ranging from hot flashes to depression. Hormone levels change throughout life during puberty, monthly cycles, pregnancy and menopause. Understanding their influence empowers you to optimize health at each stage.
Signs and Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance
Every woman experiences menopause differently. But hormone fluctuations often cause these symptoms:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort
- Irregular periods
- Loss of libido
- Disrupted sleep
- Weight gain
- Hair loss or thinning
- Depression, anxiety and moodiness
- Memory lapses and difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue and low energy
If you’re dealing with multiple hormonal issues, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We can check your levels and determine if HRT is right for you. Ignoring symptoms can lead to worsening discomfort, health risks and lost quality of life.
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The Protective Benefits of HRT
In addition to relieving menopause symptoms, research shows hormone therapy may lower risks for certain health conditions:
Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
Estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and maintains good cholesterol levels. Women who receive HRT within 6-10 years of menopause may benefit from a lower chance of heart attack and cardiovascular death. HRT’s cardiovascular benefits seem most robust when therapy starts before age 60.
Research shows HRT can significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women by 52% after 10 years of treatment. A major Danish study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology followed over 1,000 women for 16 years.
Half the women took HRT (estrogen with or without progestogen) while the other half took none. After the full course of study, the HRT group still had a 39% lower risk.
Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
It is controversial whether estrogen can increase the risk of breast cancer. In the largest study to date (WHI trial), the estrogen only group had a slightly less risk of breast cancer than untreated menopausal women. This has led us to a better understanding of how to not only help with menopausal symptoms relief, cardiovascular protection, bone and brain protection, but also breast cancer protection with the addition of testosterone. Testosterone appears to protect against breast cancer with or without the addition of estrogen. It doesn’t absolutely protect, but likely reduces the risk of breast cancer by 40-70%.
Choosing the Best Type of HRT for You
We understand finding the right HRT solution is key to getting your life back. That’s why we walk you through all of the options to determine which preparation best suits your needs and preferences. Whether you value convenience, steady hormone release or ease of use, we will help you feel empowered to choose your optimal HRT method.
At Allure we offer bio-identical hormone pellets of testosterone and estorgen (if started within 10 years of menopause) and oral progesterone. We do not offer drug versions of hormones, but you can speak to your doctor about that alternative.
We encourage you to discuss your treatment goals and preferences with us. If pellet HRT seems right for you, we offer exceptional care and support throughout the process. Contact us today to learn more about how pellet therapy can get you thriving again.
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Experience Fully Personalized Hormone Replacement Therapy
At Allure Medical, we offer customized hormone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormone pellets implanted under your skin. Our comprehensive approach ensures you receive exactly the right hormone dosages and ongoing care.
Next, our experts determine the optimal bioidentical estradiol, testosterone and/or progesterone dosages to restore your levels based on your lab results and needs. We precisely compound each pellet implant to deliver the right hormones your body requires.
During a quick in-office procedure, we place the customized hormone pellets under your skin, where they dissolve slowly and consistently. This provides steady hormonal delivery without peaks and valleys for reliable symptom relief.
Based on your progress, we adjust dosages over time to optimize your hormonal balance and comfort. This ongoing fine-tuning is essential for safety and treatment success.
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Who is a Good Candidate for HRT?
The best candidates for hormone replacement therapy are women experiencing multiple moderate to severe menopause symptoms who:
- Are close to menopause or within 10 years of their final period
- Have a premature or early menopause before age 45
- Need relief from symptoms that impact quality of life such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and mood changes
- Have a low risk of blood clots, heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer
- Don’t have any conditions made worse by estrogen such as liver disease or endometriosis
- Want to start therapy within a few years of menopause for maximum benefits
- Wish to prevent bone loss or reduce heart disease risks
Women experiencing distressing menopause symptoms are encouraged to schedule a consultation to determine if HRT is appropriate for their needs and health status. We look forward to helping you find relief.
Restore Your Vitality with Personalized HRT
If menopause has taken the joy out of life, Allure Medical can help. Call us at +18772558734 or schedule an appointment online to start your HRT journey. Our experienced providers will listen to your concerns, evaluate your hormone levels and tailor a treatment plan just for you.
Regain your energy, comfort and passion for living! We look forward to helping you feel like yourself again.
FAQs
What is a hormone pellet?
Tiny rice-sized pellets containing bioidentical hormones implanted under the skin that provide steady hormone release over 3-4 months before needing replacement.
Are there any risks?
In a major 5-year study of over 1,200 women, no significant medication-related side effects occurred with hormone pellet therapy.
Will it hurt?
Pellet insertion itself is minimally invasive with little discomfort.
What are the benefits?
Hormone pellets not only relieve menopause symptoms but also reduce heart disease and breast cancer risks in women.
What is the pellet pricing?
We offer subscription plans or per-pellet pricing for hormone pellets. Details provided at the initial consultation.
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