Individualized Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Restore Your Vitality and Feel Your Best
As we age, hormone levels naturally decline, often leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Whether it’s fatigue, weight gain, irritability, joint pain, sleep disturbances, or a lack of libido, these changes can make it difficult to feel like yourself. But you don’t have to just accept it—Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can help restore balance and bring back your energy, focus, and overall well-being.
At CHOVA Wellness, we specialize in individualized bioidentical hormone therapy to address the unique needs of each patient. By using bioidentical hormones in conjunction with lifestyle changes, we aim to improve longevity, vitality, and quality of life.
Our approach goes beyond simply replacing lost hormones. Through careful hormone analysis, we create a personalized treatment plan designed to revitalize your body, improve mood, and restore youthful energy.
How Bioidentical Hormones Can Help You
- Reduce Fatigue and boost energy levels
- Enhance Mood and reduce irritability
- Improve Sleep and regulate circadian rhythms
- Increase Libido and improve sexual health
- Support Joint Health and reduce pain
- Help Maintain Healthy Muscle Mass and promote fat loss
- Improve Cognitive Function and mental clarity
Our Personalized Bioidentical Hormone Options
At CHOVA Wellness, we tailor your hormone therapy to fit your specific needs. Here’s an overview of the options we offer for both women and men:
For Women:
- Estrogen
- Topically compounded cream (customized for you)
- Commercially available estrogen patch
- Pellets for continuous release
- Progesterone
- Oral micronized progesterone capsule (recommended if uterus intact)
- Testosterone
- Topically compounded cream (customized for you)
- Pellets for continuous release
For Men:
- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) – Pregnyl
- A hormone that stimulates natural testosterone production
- Testosterone
- Commercially available testosterone cream
- Testosterone Cypionate injections
- Pellets for continuous release
Pellet Therapy FAQs
Pellets are small, solid cylinders made of either estradiol or testosterone hormones. They are slightly larger than a grain of rice and are made by licensed compounding pharmacists.
You might benefit from pellet therapy if you experience symptoms like:
- Excessive weight gain
- Low libido or sex drive
- Mood swings
- Insomnia or trouble sleeping
- Depression or irritability
Pellets offer consistent hormone levels for 3–6 months, avoiding the fluctuations common with other methods. They don’t increase the risk of blood clots and have been shown to:
- Relieve menopausal symptoms
- Improve libido and sexual performance
- Restore sleep patterns
- Enhance bone density and physical performance
Pellet insertion is a simple, relatively painless procedure performed under local anesthesia. A small incision is made, usually near the hip, and the pellets are inserted. The incision is then taped closed.
After the procedure, you may notice:
- More energy
- Improved sleep
- Increased muscle mass and bone density
- Reduced fatty tissue
- Better concentration, memory, and overall health
Potential side effects include:
- Minor bleeding or bruising
- Skin discoloration
- Infection (rare)
- Slight discomfort or temporary water weight gain when starting therapy
Avoid swimming or vigorous activity for a few days after insertion to reduce the risk of complications.
Pellets do not have the same risk of breast cancer as high doses of oral estrogens, like Premarin, that do not maintain the correct estrogen ratio or hormone metabolites. Nor, do they increase the risk of breast cancer like the synthetic, chemical progestins used in the Women’s Health Initiative Trial. In fact, data supports that balanced hormones are breast protective.
Pellets last:
- Women: 3–5 months
- Men: 5–6 months
Factors like stress, medications, and physical activity can affect how quickly they dissolve.
Yes. Testosterone levels in men naturally decline starting in their 30s. Hormone therapy can help restore testosterone levels and address symptoms like fatigue, low libido, and bone loss.
Before starting therapy, hormone levels are tested (e.g., testosterone, estradiol, PSA for men). Levels are rechecked 4–6 weeks after starting therapy and periodically thereafter.
Costs vary based on the dosage and individual needs. Men typically require larger doses, resulting in higher costs. Contact the clinic for specific pricing.
How We Personalize Your Treatment Plan
- Initial Consultation We’ll take the time to understand your symptoms, health history, and goals.
- Hormone Analysis Blood tests help us assess your current hormone levels and identify any imbalances.
- Customized Treatment Plan Based on your results, we’ll design a bioidentical hormone therapy plan that fits your lifestyle and wellness goals.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments As your body responds to treatment, we’ll monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to optimize your results.