Bioidentical hormone pellet therapy
Steady, consistent hormone support tailored to your body, your labs and your goals, with just a few quick in-office visits a year.
What is bioidentical hormone replacement?
Bioidentical hormones are derived from plant sources and are molecularly identical to the estrogen and testosterone your body naturally makes. Because your body recognizes them, they are processed the same way as your own hormones.
Many conventional hormone products are synthetic, altered from human hormones so they can be patented. Bioidentical therapy takes a different approach: matching your natural chemistry and dosing it to your individual needs.
Bioidentical
Plant-derived, structurally identical to human hormones, dosed for the individual.
Synthetic
Lab-altered molecules, mass-produced in standard doses.
Small pellet. Steady results.
Each pellet is a tiny compressed cylinder of estradiol or testosterone, smaller than a breath mint. Placed just beneath the skin, pellets release hormone gradually for a smoother, more consistent level than the peaks and dips of many other methods.
Consultation & Labs
We review your symptoms, history and goals, and run comprehensive lab work to understand your hormone levels.
Personalized Dosing
Your provider calculates a dose specific to your labs, body and symptoms. Never one-size-fits-all.
Quick In-Office Insertion
After numbing the area, pellets are placed under the skin of the upper hip through a tiny opening. No stitches are needed.
Follow-Up & Re-Dosing
We recheck labs and how you feel, then fine-tune future doses so your results stay consistent.
Feeling "a little off"? Your hormones may be why.
Hormones decline gradually with age. For men, this often begins in their mid-30s, and for women, years before menopause arrives. The signs are easy to dismiss as stress or simply getting older.
Common signs in men
- Low energy, fatigue or lack of drive
- Irritability, low mood or anxiety
- Brain fog and trouble concentrating
- Poor sleep
- Weight gain, especially around the middle
- Loss of muscle and slower recovery
- Joint aches and stiffness
- Reduced libido or erectile changes
Common signs in women
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Fatigue and low motivation
- Mood swings, anxiety or low mood
- Brain fog and forgetfulness
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Stubborn weight gain and cravings
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort with intimacy
- Low libido
Scan to watch a short video on pellet therapy
Point your phone's camera at the code and follow the prompts. You'll receive a brief informational video explaining how hormone pellets work and what to expect, a great way to prepare questions for your consultation.
A simple routine, a few times a year
Most patients feel a meaningful difference after their first insertion, with results often building further by the second round.
Feeling the difference
How long pellets last
After your visit
Brandy R. Stepney, APRN, NP-BC
Brandy leads hormone optimization at Magnolia with a personalized, lab-guided approach, so your pellet therapy is part of a complete plan for how you want to feel, function and look.
Every visit is unrushed. You'll understand your labs, your dosing and your options before any treatment begins.
Schedule with BrandyFrequently asked questions
Does the pellet insertion hurt?
The area is numbed with a local anesthetic before a very small opening is made, so most patients feel little more than slight pressure. Mild tenderness or bruising for a few days afterward is normal.
Will hormone pellets help me lose weight?
Pellet therapy is not a weight-loss treatment on its own. When hormones are balanced, many patients notice better energy, sleep and recovery, which can make nutrition and exercise efforts more effective.
Can pellet therapy improve libido?
Hormone imbalance is a common contributor to low libido in both men and women. Many patients report improved desire and sexual function once their levels are optimized.
Do women need testosterone too?
Yes. Women produce and rely on testosterone for energy, mental clarity, muscle tone, bone health and libido. Your provider evaluates estrogen and testosterone together to find the right balance for you.
My hot flashes have stopped. Do I still need hormone support?
Hot flashes are only one sign of hormone decline. Hormones also play roles in bone density, heart and brain health, sleep, mood and skin, so many women choose to continue optimization after symptoms ease.
What are the possible side effects?
Insertion-site effects can include mild bruising, tenderness or skin discoloration; infection or a pellet working its way out are uncommon. Some patients notice temporary acne or increased hair growth while their body adjusts. Your provider will review risks and screening requirements with you before treatment.
Is there a fee if I need a booster between insertions?
If a booster is needed between insertions, there is a $75 office visit fee, with no charge for the pellets.
Does Magnolia accept insurance?
Magnolia is a self-pay practice and does not bill insurance for services. Lab work can be billed to insurance through Quest Diagnostics.
Feel, function and look your best.
Your health journey is unique, and your hormone therapy should be too. Schedule a consultation to find out if pellet therapy is right for you.