As hormones seem to infiltrate most systems within your body, there is quite a variety of symptoms that can indicate that you might have a hormonal imbalance, including fatigue, inexplicable weight loss or gain, constipation, diarrhea, or a higher frequency of bowel movements, slow or rapid heartbeat (also known as tachycardia), a higher blood cholesterol level than what is normal, numbness and/or tingling in your hands, and possibly the development of depression or anxiety. The symptoms indicating a hormone imbalance may also vary depending on your gender in addition to the symptoms mentioned before; men may experience hair loss, cognitive decline, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, and increased irritability, and women may experience insomnia, irregular or absent menstrual cycles, pain during menstruation, infertility, hirsutism, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, heavier periods, and brittle bones.

One of the primary reasons someone may seek out pellet therapy is to treat their hormone imbalance, for which symptoms can vary drastically depending on the person and the cause of their hormone imbalance. Some of the benefits to being treated with pellet hormone therapy include gaining of control over emotions, improving memory or focus, lessening feelings of stress and depression, reducing incontinence and frequency of urination, menstrual migraines or headaches, increases bone density and strength of muscles, elimination of vaginal dryness, and it has also been shown to help prevent the development of disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. There has also been an indication that receiving pellet hormone therapy can aid in the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, arthritis, dementia, breast cancer, and much more. Many patients will note that within a few days of starting pellet hormone therapy, their mood has significantly increased.

While there are many benefits to pellet hormone therapy, there are also many side effects as with any type of hormone therapy, so it is very important that all options and details of treatment are discussed with your healthcare provider to ensure it is safe for you.

Specialists consider patients to be good candidates if they are someone who is experiencing any symptoms of discomfort related to a hormone imbalance (for example, hot flashes, lower libido than normal, chronic fatigue, loss of emotional control, loss of muscle mass, etc.). Women who are experiencing menopause are typically the most common candidates for pellet hormone therapy. As well, anyone who may be at risk for developing further medical conditions due to a hormone imbalance, such as infertility, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes, would be considered an eligible candidate for pellet hormone therapy. Other factors that may make someone a good candidate for our pellet hormone therapy include those who are experiencing the early signs of menopause, lower levels of testosterone caused by aging, those who have undergone surgery, chemotherapy, or estrogen supplements and are experiencing sudden change in hormones as a result, and those who suffer from hypogonadism.

The primary benefit of receiving pellet hormone therapy is the alleviation of the aforementioned symptoms.  Many of these symptoms can affect your day-to-day quality of life and are simply inconvenient or uncomfortable, and having a hormonal imbalance can also lead to other life-changing diseases or conditions that pellet hormone therapy can prevent. There are also underlying benefits that are just a bonus on top of the symptoms for which the treatment has been prescribed and include the prevention of disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, breast cancer, and many more. So, not only will pellet hormone therapy help you manage your hormone levels and diminish symptoms that hormone imbalances have caused, your doctor can help you discover what other benefits are possible for you through hormone therapy.

Our highly skilled medical team at Smart Choice Medical Clinic is happy to meet with you to help you discover if pellet hormone therapy is the right choice for your hormone replacement therapy. Contact us or schedule an online appointment with our team today to learn more. We are conveniently located at 3347 Old Jacksonville Rd, Tyler, TX 75701. We serve patients from Tyler TX, Bullard TX, Troup TX, Jacksonville TX, Dogwood City TX, Whitehouse TX, Flint TX, and Gresham TX.