BioHRT

Does it hurt?

It is a procedure that has minimal discomfort. There should be no significant pain with the procedure. There can be some soreness for 3 to 14 days.

When can I resume regular exercise?

That can typically be done after day 3 for women and day 7 for men. Moderate upper body exercises can resume the next day after pelleting.

Can I shower after the procedure?

Yes, but baths and swimming pools/hot tubs must wait until the bandage is off. After day 3 for women and day 7 for men.

How do you track the results?

Men will have their blood drawn at 4 weeks and women at 6 weeks to check on the necessary lab work. At this point, if there is a need for a boost, there is no extra charge outside of the small cost of the procedure itself at that time and not for any of the medication that is necessary.

Why pellets as the preferred route of administration?

Pellets

• Avoids unnecessary risk of platelet aggregation

• Unlimited dosing options

• Steady levels

• Predictable absorption

• Convenient (women 3-4 times per year; men 2-3 times per year)

Oral

• 1st pass effect

• GI upset or nausea

• Daily administration

• Hepatotoxic (methyltestosterone)

• Testosterone itself given orally is not effective

• Bucal/sublingual forms - must be dosed TID; very short half-life

Injectable

• Weekly/biweekly administration

• Fluctuating levels (“roller coaster”)

• Pain with injection

• Allergies to oil suspension

• Higher levels of erythrocytosis & aromatization

• May increase platelet stickiness

Transdermal/vaginal/scrotal

• Skin irritation

• 45% of people do not absorb

• Have to administer daily or BID

• Blood levels vary

• Possible transfer to others