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BioTe Hormone Pellet Therapy?
BioTE hormone pellet therapy is a form of hormone replacement therapy offered through trained healthcare providers. It uses small pellets containing hormones such as testosterone and/or estradiol, which are placed under the skin, commonly in the upper buttock, during a brief in-office procedure. BioTE pellets are designed to release hormones gradually over time. Some patients seek hormone care for concerns such as low energy, sleep changes, mood changes, reduced libido, hot flashes, or difficulty with concentration. However, results vary, hormone therapy is not appropriate for everyone, and potential risks and alternatives should be reviewed with a qualified healthcare professional.
The pellets gradually release hormone over time. Before treatment, a provider typically reviews your:
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Health history
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Symptoms and wellness goals
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Current medications
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Laboratory results
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Potential risks, benefits, and alternatives
BioTe FAQs
​Why do people seek hormone evaluation?
Patients may seek care for symptoms such as:
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Low energy or fatigue
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Hot flashes or night sweats
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Sleep changes
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Mood changes
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Reduced libido
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Difficulty concentrating or “brain fog”
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Symptoms associated with menopause or low testosterone
Potential benefits and Important considerations
When clinically appropriate, hormone therapy may help support symptom management and quality of life. Results vary depending on individual health, hormone levels, treatment goals, and response to therapy.
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Hormone pellet therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Possible risks include infection, bruising, bleeding, pellet extrusion, difficulty adjusting the dose after insertion, and hormone-related side effects. Many hormone pellets are compounded, and the FDA states that compounded “bioidentical” hormones have not been shown to be safer or more effective than FDA-approved hormone therapies.
A qualified healthcare professional should determine whether treatment is appropriate and discuss FDA-approved alternatives, monitoring, and follow-up care. Rachel Ann Garcia, a Biote Certified Provider, focuses on individualized hormone-health evaluation and personalized wellness guidance.
Are BioTE pellets FDA-approved?
Many hormone pellets used in these programs are compounded. Compounded hormone products are not FDA-approved in the same way as FDA-approved hormone medications, and the FDA has not determined that compounded “bioidentical” hormones are safer or more effective than approved hormone therapies.
What follow-up care is needed?
Follow-up may include symptom review, laboratory testing when appropriate, monitoring for side effects, and discussion of whether to continue, change, or stop treatment.