You know that hormone replacement therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of menopause in women, but did you know it is also beneficial to men?
As men age, testosterone levels can drop. Testosterone is the male sex hormone responsible for characteristics such as larger muscles, facial and body hair, and a deep voice. As testosterone levels drop, men often experience symptoms that can impact their quality of life. River City OBGYN is proud to offer a safe and effective hormone replacement therapy for men who are experiencing low testosterone.
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
SottoPelle® hormone replacement therapy uses a hormone pellet system inserted under the skin (subdermal), usually in the hip area, to deliver a steady, consistent and natural hormone replacement designed to restore your well-being. SottoPelle® is an all-natural, bioidentical hormone replacement that delivers a continual release of plant-based hormones as the body needs it.
How Does It Help?
Hormone replacement therapy can help minimize or alleviate certain symptoms of low testosterone, including:
- Reduced libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Mild depression
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscle mass and strength
- Increased body fat
- Infertility
What to Expect During Treatment
At your hormone replacement consultation, Dr. Paoloni will collect medical history information as well as some lab work that provides data on your hormone levels. SottoPelle® uses a proprietary dosing algorithm to determine the exact amount of bioidentical hormones your body needs. Your blood work will be checked periodically to determine the pellet therapy is working and you are getting the proper amount of bio-identical hormone.
SottoPelle® hormone pellets will need to be implanted under the skin (subdermally) during a quick office procedure. The pellets are about the size of a grain of rice and are placed in the subcutaneous fat using a local anesthetic.
Once your pellet therapy has been properly dosed for your individual requirements, we can schedule your hormone replacement appointment. The pellets begin working instantly by releasing a low dose of a natural hormone that flows directly into the bloodstream as the body needs it. For men, SottoPelle® therapy will last 6 to 7 months.
If you are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone, schedule an appointment at River City OBGYN online or call (804)362-0808.
