FAQs
1. What are bio-familiar hormones and how are they made?
These hormones are derived from a natural plant source of soy and natural plant-based ingredients. They are hand-compounded to be biologically familiar to the human forms of estradiol and testosterone. These pellets possess the exact hormonal structure of human hormones. Essentially, the body is given back what it can no longer produce. Natural hormone pellet therapy has been documented and researched in Europe and the United States since 1939.
2. What can I expect Bio-familiar Hormonal Therapy to do for me?
The quality of life given back to every man or woman is second to none. These are the benefits our patients derive from the therapy: Restored or increased sexual drive. Consistency in mood. Relief from anxiety and depression Increased mental clarity, focus and energy .Greater capacity for getting the body in shape.
3. How often will I need Bio-familiar Hormonal Therapy or Hormone Pellet Therapy?
It depends on the person. The therapy will typically last from four to six months when using natural hromone pellets. The treatments work in partnership with your body 24/7. Most hormone prescriptions will last at least 30 days.
4. Are there any side effects and/or complications?
Unlike other forms of hormone therapy, there are virtually no side effects and the treatments are hassle-free.
5. How long will it take for to get into my system and work?
Most patients see improvement in a short period of time.
6. I get horrible headaches. Will this help me?
Yes! Bio-familiar Hormonal Therapy has had great success with hormonally related headaches.
7. I have no libido. Can Bio-familiar Hormonal Therapy help?
Yes. Hormone balance will greatly improve your sexual drive.
8. Why doesn’t my doctor suggest Bio-familiar Hormonal Therapy as an option?
The majority of physician training is on synthetic hormones. More than likely, they were never trained on the use of bio-familiar hormone therapy.
9. As a woman, why do I need estrogen?
Bio-familiar absorbable estrogen is the most important hormone to protect a woman against heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. Synthetic estrogen taken orally does not offer these universal benefits.
10. As a woman, why do I need testosterone?
Testosterone gives a woman her mental clarity, libido and muscle tone and mass. Without it, women often complain of mental confusion, weight gain and poor muscle growth even with regular exercise.
11. As a man, why do I need testosterone?
Testosterone is one of the most important hormones a man possesses. Without it, fatigue, anxiety, depression, loss of mental clarity and libido occur. Furthermore, a deficiency in testosterone may lead to prostate problems, poor sexual performances, loss of muscle tone and mass and the potential to develop osteoporosis.
12. How do you test for Hormone Imbalances?
We believe that the most accurate test results are found in a blood test. However, when we treat hormone imbalances with creams, drops, or capsules we will use saliva tests. Hormone pellet therapy requires that we have a blood test.
13. Do you accept medical insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. You will pre-pay for services rendered. However, we do give you a completed packet that is ready to mail to your insurance company for reimbursement to you. Most patients tell us that they get 60% to 80% back.
