An Introduction to Hormone
Pellet Therapy

What Exactly Is Pellet Therapy?

You may have heard about pellet therapy, as it is widely considered the most physiologic and stable method for delivering hormones to both men and women. The pellets we use in our procedures are crafted from 100% bioidentical hormones, containing no additives, fillers, artificial ingredients, or preservatives.

While we typically use testosterone pellets, estrogen pellets are also an option for select female patients. The pellets themselves are very small, about the size of a single grain of cooked rice. During the procedure, a tiny incision is made in the skin of the upper buttock area, and the pellets are placed just beneath the surface. From there, they dissolve slowly, providing a natural and steady release of hormones over a three to four-month period. With the pellets dissolving on their own, there is very little for the patient to manage or worry about.

How Does Pellet Therapy Work with Your Body?

Physiologically, the pellets work in harmony with your body’s needs. Rejection of the pellets is extremely rare across the thousands of successful procedures that have been performed.

The release rate adapts to your body’s requirements. For example, if a patient’s testosterone levels are particularly low, their body may draw from the pellets more quickly to restore balance. Conversely, if levels are only slightly below normal, the body will pull from the pellets at a slower rate.

Because of this dynamic, Dr. Varano and his clinical staff continuously evaluate dosing through regular testing. They adjust future treatments based on how each individual patient metabolizes their pellets, which is why the time between appointments can vary. This personalized and responsive approach makes pellet therapy a highly effective method for administering testosterone.