BioTE hormone pellet therapy in Englewood, CO

BioTE® Hormone Pellet Therapy in Englewood, CO

Menopause can bring a wide range of symptoms, from hot flashes to sleepless nights to moodiness. If you are ready for relief, Cherry Hills Midwifery, Obstetrics, & Gynecology offers BioTE® Medical bioidentical hormone pellet therapy, a long-acting, natural alternative to traditional hormone replacement. Our providers customize every pellet to your lab results so you can feel like yourself again.

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What Are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are a form of hormone replacement therapy made from plant compounds found in soybeans and yams. Because they are structured to match your own hormones, your body uses them just as it would its natural estrogen and testosterone. They help ease symptoms caused by shifting hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Learn more on our bioidentical hormone page.

What Is BioTE Medical?

BioTE Medical is a brand of bioidentical hormone therapy available at Cherry Hills Midwifery, Obstetrics, & Gynecology. It delivers individualized hormones through a tiny pellet, about the size of a grain of rice, placed just under your skin. By comparison, bioidentical hormones taken as pills are metabolized by your liver and partly converted into weaker forms before they reach your bloodstream.

Before treatment, our team uses blood or saliva tests to measure your hormone levels. Your pellets are then dosed to meet your specific hormonal needs.

What Symptoms Can BioTE Pellets Help?

Women choose BioTE pellet therapy to address symptoms such as:

  • Hot flashes and night sweats
  • Fatigue and low energy
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or irritability
  • Low libido and vaginal dryness
  • Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
  • Weight gain around the midsection

How Are BioTE Medical Pellets Placed?

Pellet placement takes place right in our office and only takes a few minutes, with no special preparation required. Your provider numbs a small area, usually on the upper buttock or hip, with a local anesthetic, makes a tiny incision, places the pellet beneath the skin, and covers the site with a bandage.

The insertion site typically heals in about a week. During that time, avoid strenuous exercise, hot tubs, and soaking baths, though showering is fine. Once the bandage is removed after a week, you can return to all of your usual activities.

How Often Do I Need New Pellets?

On average, women need two to four pellet insertions per year. Because BioTE is an individualized therapy, your schedule may differ. Our team monitors your symptoms and lab work and works with you to determine how often you need replacement pellets.

What Are the Benefits of BioTE Medical?

Unlike creams or pills that can cause peaks and dips, BioTE pellets release a steady, consistent dose of hormones throughout the day, so you feel balanced around the clock. Because the pellet releases hormones directly into your bloodstream, you receive bioidentical hormones that are molecularly like your own, without remembering a daily dose.

BioTE therapy is one part of our comprehensive approach to menopause management and osteoporosis screening. Many women also pair hormone balancing with our medical weight loss program for a complete wellness plan. To learn whether BioTE is right for you, call (303) 788-0808 or book an appointment with our providers.

BioTE FAQs

Does BioTE pellet insertion hurt?

The area is numbed with a local anesthetic, so most women feel only slight pressure. Mild soreness or bruising may last a few days.

How soon will I feel results from BioTE pellets?

Many women begin to feel better within one to four weeks after insertion, with steady results as hormone levels stabilize.

How long do BioTE pellets last?

Pellets typically last three to six months, so most women need two to four insertions a year.

What is the difference between BioTE and other bioidentical hormones?

BioTE delivers hormones through a pellet under the skin for steady release, while other bioidentical hormones are applied as creams, gels, or patches.

Do I need lab work before BioTE therapy?

Yes. Blood or saliva testing measures your hormone levels so your pellet dose can be customized.

Are there restrictions after pellet placement?

For about a week, avoid strenuous exercise, hot tubs, and soaking baths. Showering is fine.

Is BioTE covered by insurance?

BioTE pellet therapy is often not covered by insurance. Our team can explain costs before treatment, and you can review our insurance page for general coverage information.