Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men

At Contemporary Health Center, we are experienced testosterone replacement medical providers offering the best and most effective treatment options. Our treatments provide relief from symptoms of testosterone deficiency and restore therapeutic levels so that men feel their very best. And one of the most effective and natural ways to restore your hormone balance is to try testosterone replacement pellet therapy.

Testosterone Pellets are made of testosterone. Naturally derived from soybeans, these hormones are identical to those produced by our bodies. Hormones are pressed into small, solid pellets larger than a grain of rice, but smaller than a Tic-Tac. These pellets are made by pharmacists and delivered to our office in sterile glass vials. Being made of natural compounds, pellets are completely absorbed by the body.

Andropause is the natural gradual decline in a man’s testosterone level after the age of 22 to 30 at an average of 1-2% per year. Symptoms are often not notice because of this gradual decline.

Menopause is the natural rapid decline in estrogen when a woman reaches the average age of 52. Within a few years woman can lose 50% of their estrogen which is the cause of usually rapid onset of mood swings and many other symptoms.

The symptoms of testosterone deficiency can be so gradual that men don’t even realize how bad things have gotten until they get treatment and feel better. All too often, men are dragged into our office by their wives. The wife or partner may notice the changes in mood, sleep, and erectile function even when the man doesn’t realize how bad it has gotten. Testosterone deficiency can have ruinous effects on relationships, employment, and health.

Male Pellet Therapy insertion cost is $750. Initial lab work, which may be covered by insurance at your covered lab, through our office is $225. Follow up labs, which may be covered by your health insurance through your covered lab, through our office are $175.

Testosterone replacement therapy can restore a more positive mood, sound sleep, desire for sexual activity, strength and vitality. Symptoms of low testosterone can be severe and lead men to seek treatment for depression, sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction. We urge men to have their levels checked. Medications for depression, sleep issues, and erectile dysfunction often have side effects that are not desirable. Testosterone replacement may relieve the symptoms and allow men to avoid these medications. Contemporary Health Center and Dr. Bloy are the experts you can trust to provide the very best treatment at reasonable costs and no gimmicks.

Unlike creams, pills, and patches, pellets deliver more consistent and healthy levels of hormones into the body. Pellets are absorbed over the course of 5-6 months for men. Pellets are ideal because they avoid the delivery fluctuations experienced with other testosterone replacement methods.

Additionally, these natural hormones don’t increase the risk of blood clots in the same way as synthetic hormones. Pellet therapy maintains an extremely high success rate, even for patients who have tried other systems of hormone therapy with little or no results.

Testosterone levels begin to decline for men in their early thirties. By age 45, or before, testosterone levels in most men are low enough that they would benefit from pellet therapy. Regardless of age, however, you should have your testosterone levels checked if you show any signs of testosterone deficiency:

• Fatigue
• Depression
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Bone Loss
• Mental Decline
• Difficulty Sleeping

Ready to experience the benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Schedule your consultation at Contemporary Health Center today!

Before testosterone pellets are administered, we’ll draw your blood and send it to the lab for the most comprehensive analysis available. This will allow us to establish baseline testosterone levels in your entire system. We can then determine the optimal testosterone dose on an individual basis. Thyroid hormone levels may also be checked.

For men, testosterone, prostate-specific antigen, estradiol, blood count, and liver profile levels will all be checked. Dr. Bloy tests the most accurate levels of all components of the blood. This is not a simple testosterone blood test. And, there is no more comprehensive test that can be used for determining your levels and your dose.

After your ideal testosterone levels are determined and pellets are administered, your levels will need to be checked again after one month.

Many patients begin feeling positive effects as soon as 24-48 hours following insertion. For other patients, results may be felt in a week or two. While hormone balance plays a key role in achieving optimal health, proper diet, regular exercise, and stress management are also important.

For men, testosterone levels are highest in the morning. So it’s best to have your levels checked earlier in the day.

The pellet therapy procedure is simple, quick, and painless. After administering a local anesthetic, pellets are inserted usually in the upper hip area through a tiny incision. Following the insertion, we’ll put a Band-Aid on the incision are and send you on your way.

Because they’re made of only natural compounds, pellets will be completely absorbed by your body. Testosterone pellets last for 5 to 6 months in men.

Occasionally, a booster pellet could be inserted, if necessary. This is sometimes needed due to differences in activity level, stress level, your body’s own hormone depletion, and individual metabolism from patient to patient. This is the reason we’ll measure your testosterone levels again after one month from your original pellet insertion.

Yes! Pellet therapy has shown great success in dramatically reducing hormone-related migraines and headaches.

A common cause of hair loss is suboptimal hormone levels. Pellet therapy can absolutely help to re-grow hair.

Unlike other, less-effective forms of testosterone therapy, there are very few side effects to pellet therapy. Even still, those side effects are transient. You may experience temporary breast discomfort, nipple tenderness, or bloating. Very rarely, a pellet insertion site could become inflamed or come out. Most patients, however, only experience minor bruising at the insertion site.

Because hormone receptors are very sensitive, you may also experience a temporary water weight gain, but it will resolve on its own. Some women (who still have their uterus) will see a return of some menstrual-type bleeding, but this bleeding is easily managed by adjusting the dosage of pellets.

Testosterone stimulates bone marrow and increases production of red blood cells. if hemoglobin and blood count get too high, a unit of blood may need to be donated.

As with any product or procedure, it’s important that you let Dr. Bloy know about any side effects you might be experiencing during the process.

If you’re experiencing low libido, sexual dysfunction, pain during intercourse, or lack of sexual desire, these could all be signs of hormone deficiency. Achieving optimal hormone balance can restore your quality of life by greatly improving sexual function, interest, and enjoyment.

Usually, pellet therapy is not covered by health insurance. While other forms of hormone therapy are covered by some insurance companies, pellets are excluded. Because hormone pellets aren’t produced by large, conglomerate pharmaceutical corporations, there isn’t any pressure being put on insurance companies to cover pellet therapy. When copays and deductibles are factored in, most of our patients find pellet therapy to be affordable despite the fact it isn’t covered by insurance. Receiving superior treatment is worth the investment.

After pellet insertion, any vigorous physical activity should be avoided for up to 5-7 days in men. Early physical activity can be a cause for pellet “extrusion,” the pellet working its way out of the insertion site. Remember, pellet insertion only occurs twice per year.