SottoPelle Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy in Richmond, VA
What is SottoPelle® Therapy?
SottoPelle® hormone pellet therapy is an all natural, bioidentical hormone replacement that delivers a continual release of plant based hormones as the body needs it. SottoPelle® Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) is compounded to the highest industry standards and is the most natural method of hormone replacement.
How Does SottoPelle® Work?
SottoPelle® therapy is individualized to each woman’s unique hormone requirements. At your hormone replacement consultation, our team will collect medical history information as well as some lab work which provides data on your hormone levels. SottoPelle® uses a proprietary dosing algorithm to determine the exact amount of bioidentical hormones that will maximize the benefits of the therapy.
Menopause
Menopause is the time in life when a woman naturally transitions out of the childbearing years. During this time, the hormones of estrogen and progesterone slowly decrease and the monthly menstrual cycle becomes irregular. Although the average age of menopause is around 51, women can begin experiencing perimenopausal symptoms in their late 30s. Each woman’s experience with menopause is unique and the symptoms of menopause are triggered by the imbalance of hormones and fluctuating hormone levels. Often the first sign of perimenopause (or pre menopause) is a change in the length or flow of your monthly periods.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is routinely used to help women with the wide range of symptoms that are often associated with menopause. Hormone replacement therapy gently and effectively delivers a steady, low dosage, bioidentical hormone to supplement the body’s natural decrease in hormones.
As women enter the perimenopausal stage of life their bodies produce less estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. These three hormones are vitally important for regulating the menstrual cycle. Some women may experience moderate to severe symptoms of menopause due to the imbalance of hormones, such as:
- Hot flashes
- Mood swings and depression
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Insomnia and poor quality sleep
- Changes in menstrual cycle
- Vaginal dryness and low vitality
- Decreased sexual desire or libido
- Decreased sexual responsiveness
River City OB/GYN of Richmond, VA is pleased to offer HRT or hormone replacement therapy to help women manage the symptoms of menopause more easily.
What to Expect During Hormone Replacement Therapy
Once your pellet therapy has been properly dosed for your individual requirements, our team will perform a quick and straightforward procedure to place the pellet under the skin usually in the hip area. The pellets begin working instantly by releasing a low dose of natural hormone that flows directly into the bloodstream as the body needs it. Pellet therapy will last 3 to 5 months and we will calibrate your individual dosage, which can be adjusted, if needed, throughout hormone replacement treatment.
The Benefits of SottoPelle® Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women can experience a wide range of symptoms during menopause that often affect their quality of life. Once therapy begins, women report feeling an improvement in menopause symptoms within a few days of receiving their properly dosed pellets. Aside from improving the symptoms of menopause, an important benefit of SottoPelle® therapy is that it promotes and preserves bone health. During the aging process, bones lose density and this increases the risk of bone fractures. SottoPelle® helps to maintain normal bone health and strength. Additional benefits of SottoPelle® Pellet Therapy include:
- Reduced hot flashes
- Reduced brain fog and increased mental clarity with more ability to focus
- Reduced anxiety and depression
- Stable moods
- Increased energy and ability to lose weight
- Protection against cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and breast cancer
- Increased vitality
River City OB/GYN of Midlothian, VA is pleased to offer SottoPelle® Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy for women experiencing reduced quality of life due to the symptoms of menopause. We look forward to helping you through this transition time in life by offering a natural and effective hormone replacement option. If you would like to learn more about how SottoPelle® can work for you, please call (804)362-0808 today!
SottoPelle for Men
More men are realizing the important role of testosterone. Decreased levels of testosterone, known as “Low T”, can cause muscle loss, fat gain, erectile dysfunction (ED), thinning hair, decreased sex drive, and more – as well as increase the risk of life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease. Learn how SottoPelle for Men can help.
