Changing hormone levels are a natural part of the aging process, though sometimes the effects feel anything but natural. While women tend to experience the biggest changes during menopause, men can also have similar, though usually less intense, symptoms.
A significant effect of this hormone imbalance is difficulty controlling body weight.
At Rinnova Skin & Body in Boulder, Colorado, we sometimes recommend custom-formulated bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with Biote® subdermal pellets, particularly with patients who exhibit other signs of hormone imbalance.
BHRT with Biote isn’t a single weight loss remedy, but it can put your body in a better place to support your other efforts to maintain an optimal body weight. Here’s what you should know.
Hormones are responsible for chemical messaging, and there are over 50 types in your body. Some play a role in weight-influencing processes like how your body stores fat, how fast or slow your metabolism runs, or how strong your appetite can be.
Primary gender hormones, estrogen for women and testosterone for men, tend to decline in production over time, particularly at menopause for women. Falling levels of sex hormones can cause a wide range of effects on your body.
When it comes to weight, these hormones influence factors like energy levels, fat distribution, metabolic performance, and bone and muscle mass. You may find that diet and exercise routines that were successful for years suddenly can’t keep up.
Perhaps the most familiar use of hormone replacement is for treating hot flashes and other common symptoms of menopause in women. Hormone replacement is the most effective way to eliminate many of these problems.
Biote uses bioidentical synthetic hormones, perfect chemical matches of the natural hormones your body makes. We can custom formulate Biote pellets to closely match your body’s needs.
Delivery and dosage are optimized in the form of a tiny pellet, similar in size to a grain of rice, implanted under your skin. This pellet dissolves slowly and steadily over time to deliver a consistent stream of medication over the life of the pellet, typically 3-5 months in women and 5-7 months in men.
BHRT with Biote won’t magically dissolve fat, but you can expect the rate at which lipids (fat) oxidize (burn) to increase. The slowing of this process makes weight more difficult to lose as you age.
BHRT supports improved insulin response in the body, reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes while boosting energy and metabolic performance. You may retain lean muscle mass more easily, with better appetite and craving control.
Contact Rinnova Skin & Body to learn more about Biote and what you can expect from BHRT therapy. Call or click to schedule your consultation today.
