Hormone pellets are a unique delivery form created to replicate how hormones are naturally released in the body as closely as possible. In a simple, quick office procedure, these rice-grain-sized pellets are inserted under a patient’s skin near the hip area via a trocar.

Delivering hormone replacement therapy in pellet form has multiple benefits:

• Convenience — No need to worry about remembering to take your medication daily. Hormone pellets may only need to be inserted 3-4 times per year.
• Minimal Side Effects — Pellet therapy sends hormones into the bloodstream, avoiding potential side effects of oral medications. 
• Consistency — Pellets are designed to supply a consistent level of hormones in the bloodstream.

Some patients report feeling significant symptom benefits in as little as four weeks, although maximum benefits may take up to six months. It’s important to note that pellet therapy is not new, but rather, physicians in the United States have been using it since the late 1930s.

Pure Pellets vs. Cholesterol Pellets

It’s important to note that the ingredients in pellets make a difference in the overall experience for patients.  

Pure pellets, like the ones we manufacture at Belmar Select Outsourcing, are 100% hormones, with just trace amounts of stearic acid on the outside of the pellet. This trace amount acts only as a lubricant in production, and is clinically negligible at less than 0.1%. 

What About Cholesterol Pellets?

Since cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance, the body tends to recognize it when it’s used as a binder in pellets. As a result, many providers advocate that cholesterol pellets can produce less side effects, such as inflammation, infections, fibrosis, and extrusions. 

Pellet Ingredients Matter

When it comes to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), pellets are often the preferred option for many women and men. However, the quality of the pellet is extremely important, and not all pellets are created equally.

Belmar sterile compounds hormone pellet implants with estradiol; testosterone; testosterone with cholesterol; progesterone; and anastrozole. We use specialized techniques to ensure our pellets meet or exceed industry standards. Every batch is tested for potency and endotoxins. At our 503B outsourcing facilities, we do not require patient-specific prescriptions and can ship pellets in bulk to licensed providers’ offices.