Just got my first pellet inserted today and your videos and knowledge give me hope and the confidence to ask for hormone therapy when my obgyn and primary both avoided and discredited this as an option for me. I’m praying to get my athleticism, my body, my brain and my libido back❤ Thank you!
Had mine about three is ago. I was typical in all of the symptoms mentioned. Only Three weeks in symptoms resolved feeling like I did 10 years or more ago. If you have doubts, leave them at the door and just do it. You won’t be sorry!!!!!
Pellets saved my sanity and life! I went through menopause at 41 after shingles shut my body down. I’m 49 now and will never go without. I tried everything and this system is the only one that works.
I went through menopause years ago was balanced ..things went crazy recently...been absolutely miserable night sweats anxiety...had pellets on Dec 1st...praying will kick in ....inspiring to hear!
Oh my gosh! The guests' symptom's are exactly the same as mine. Her story so so similar to mine as well! I am on oral progrestrone and just received my pellet; estrogen and testosterone. I'm looking forward to feeling better!!
I’m going to a new doctor next month to finally get my hormones checked and I couldn’t be more excited to talk to her about the pellet!!!!! I’m 48 and had a partial hysterectomy a year ago. I’m a mess!! Lol. Thank you for all the great info!!!!!
Thank you for positive pellet stories most pellet stories are terrifying claiming to be over dosed on hormones & seems woman either love pellets or hate them there doesn’t seem to be a middle ground I’m wanting to try pellets in a few months but was scared bc of the horror stories
Although there are a few side effects experienced by some women, lose hair on their head or grow facial/body hair as well as acne on chin and bacne, its trial and error with correct dosing. Restoring muscle mass sounds wonderful, a working metabolism, increasing energy & libido, increased mood, definately worth a shot. Glad this option is available and hopefully becomes more mainstream. TY 4 sharing
I had a total hysterectomy almost 2 years ago and have been experiencing all of the symptoms you mentioned. I just got bloodwork done and my estrogen level was so low the test couldn’t measure it. My testosterone was almost nil. I had pellets put in four weeks ago and so far I am not seeing any change. I am really hoping something starts happening soon!
I did first round of pellets 2 months ago. Im had estrogen- testro- progre. Sleeping better- no hot flashes and not so tired. Im still working out and watching calories but Still not weight loss! I hope the next round in 2 months will show better results
I’m starting my pellet therapy this week I’m super excited but I just wanna say you guys your complexion looks so dewy and moisturized I’m hoping that the pellets will make my skin look just as good.
I love your videos and appreciate all of the incredible information you share. I know that makeup is not what your channel is about, however, your skin is stunning!! Can you please share the foundation, blush, and highlighter you use? You look so youthful and radiant! 🌺💕
I just started the bioidentical hormones and I had a flare up of my IBS. My husband says that it’s caused by the hormones. I’ve had other flare up’s before I started the hormones. I really don’t care if it is caused by the hormones, I’m not going to give them up!
I am not able to give personalized medical advice through social media however I would love to talk to you about this further please contact my appointment team at appointments@drsusan.com and I would love to set up a consultation to go over this and any other questions that you have.
I am starting BHRT on cream for progesterone, estradiol and estriol and my gyn also prescribed biodentical dhea pills. I have all sorts of menopausal symptoms. I hope this works.
Hi Doctor you all look Beautiful. More doctors need to do and recommend testing for this because when I was 54 years old in my period stopped I came down with such a bad case of anxiety it was horrible then I was diagnosed with hypo thyroid I started taking that medication and it seem to help my anxiety but I feel that I need help with my hormones and I’m 60 now and even though I don’t suffer with too much anxiety I have other symptoms like painful intercourse weight gain no sex drive and insomnia and my doctor that treated me for my hypothyroid never recommended this and I told her so many times I can’t sleep doctor I have insomnia and she didn’t not know what to do I have lost at least six years with this treatment that could’ve helped me a lot more. If only more doctors were aware of this type of treatment. But I’m scared of the pallet and I definitely don’t want to be taking something that can hurt my liver. What would be your advice for me Dr. Susan?❤️
Hi Maria! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I would love to discuss this further on my show, Ask Dr. Susan. Please submit your question/story here: drsusan.com/ask/
Hormone levels are weight based and also based on your starting levels so there’s no correct level for every person. Everyone is different, but every low starting dose for a slim woman with zero estrogen would be 6 mg (that’s what I take) while a larger woman might need 10 mg or occasionally even more. 6 mg and 10 mg are the most common doses in our practice I rarely dose higher than that
Dr.Susan my second round of pellets I changed from my gynecologist to nurse practitioner that does biote. My first round had progesterone pellet in with testosterone and estrogen. I felt good . But when I went to np she said my estrogen was to high at 207 at 4 wk bloodwork . So all she done was testosterone. Testosterone was at 50. She gave me 125 . And biote doesn’t do progesterone. I’m having anxiety a lot. What could be happening?
Thank you so much for sharing. I just got my first testosterone injection. My gyno said to see how I do for six weeks and talked about if I can handle then try pellet with testosterone. I'm very nervous and sensitive. Had full hysterectomy and very bad fatigue. This is all new and honestly, a lil scary . I'm 49. I am nervous to do the pellet because of anxiety. I have no anxiety but the research I did about the pellets....I saw anxiety as a effect. Please keep me posted.
Last month I got my pellets but I also have to take the pills from biote adjk 10 and dim shs + Can you tell me what they do and when I should take them I didn’t know I was going to have to take pills with my pellets too.
Because they rather have us be on all the other pharmacy drugs for age related issues. Big pharma would be Big Mad if they couldn't get paid for our pain and suffering
NO, my GYN firmly states that progesterone is not needed if you don't have a uterus. She said adding progesterone to my current estrogen/testosterone pellet regimen would only make me "sleepy and rounder." So I haven't used it, but have wanted to try them these pellets before.
I am not able to give personalized medical advice through social media however I would love to talk to you about this further please contact my appointment team at appointments@drsusan.com and I would love to set up a consultation to go over this and any other questions that you have.
I just started last week and am soooo impatient and hoping to feel better. I've heard, however, that it can take up to a year to optimize hormone levels. There are a lot of things involved, one hormone affecting the other hormones, and hormones have receptors throughout your body which may have become atrophied due to not having the hormones in your system to "receive". Follow up, now that it's been over 5 months?
@@drsusan I wish I had you as a doctor.. I took everyone’s advice in my hormone groups on Facebook and switched to injections and my DHT shot up to 129!! I now have lost a lot of my hair it’s thinned and my voice has started to get affected where i can’t hit high notes when i sing.. I’m praying the DHT did not permanently damage my hair follicles!! I just want my hair back.. injections don’t even feel the same. My DHT never got that high on pellets. I’m now devastated I want my hair back so bad!!! Also a doctor I also follow Dr Amie hornaman. She is on injections for testosterone and she shared her blood labs and Dutch test and her hemoglobin is high and something else where she said now she has to donate blood.. have you ever heard of that? Even though my Testosterone got sky high and DHT. My hemoglobin numbers never went up. She talks bad about pellets and says injections are the way to go.. I have the opposite experience and wish I never started injections. Now I’m afraid of any testosterone, feel like crap, waiting to see if my hair grows back and then will consider pellets again
@@casperinsight3524 some women in my hormone groups say they lose hair on progesterone so who knows, it’s supposed to be a DHT natural blocker I don’t understand it all that’s just what I hear from other women in my hormone groups
@@briannecox9023 that is so great! You know, I usually get them every 4 months, and I’ve been so busy I was almost 4 months late this time. I got them again this week. I noticed my workouts were starting to really gas me, and I started gaining that belly fat, again. My doctor said it was because my testosterone was low. I’ll never wait that long, again. Guess it was a good experiment.
@@Teresa-pg7wb I'm looking forward to feeling like myself again. I've noticed similar changes, belly fat, and overall skin changes, etc. I was nervous until watching these videos and reading so many optimistic and positive results.
I need help, I'm 50 suffering perimenopausal since January14,2020. As of now I'm suffering anxiety disorder. Chest tightness breathing problem, gerd, digestive issues, sleeping problem, allergic rhinitis. I think no bhrt in the Philippines. I felt I'm dying, breathing not normal anymore. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😷😷😷🤒
Hi Jeanette! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, I am so sorry to hear you're struggling. I would love to discuss this further on my show, Ask Dr. Susan. Please submit your question/story here: drsusan.com/ask/
She’s an awesome doctor and has inspired me to find a better gynecologist. My current one completely dismissed my complaints of low libido at 42.
Just got my first pellet inserted today and your videos and knowledge give me hope and the confidence to ask for hormone therapy when my obgyn and primary both avoided and discredited this as an option for me. I’m praying to get my athleticism, my body, my brain and my libido back❤ Thank you!
Had mine about three is ago. I was typical in all of the symptoms mentioned. Only Three weeks in symptoms resolved feeling like I did 10 years or more ago. If you have doubts, leave them at the door and just do it. You won’t be sorry!!!!!
Love this! Thank you for sharing!
Pellets saved my sanity and life! I went through menopause at 41 after shingles shut my body down. I’m 49 now and will never go without. I tried everything and this system is the only one that works.
I went through menopause years ago was balanced ..things went crazy recently...been absolutely miserable night sweats anxiety...had pellets on Dec 1st...praying will kick in ....inspiring to hear!
Oh my gosh! The guests' symptom's are exactly the same as mine. Her story so so similar to mine as well! I am on oral progrestrone and just received my pellet; estrogen and testosterone. I'm looking forward to feeling better!!
I’m going to a new doctor next month to finally get my hormones checked and I couldn’t be more excited to talk to her about the pellet!!!!! I’m 48 and had a partial hysterectomy a year ago. I’m a mess!! Lol. Thank you for all the great info!!!!!
Thank you for positive pellet stories most pellet stories are terrifying claiming to be over dosed on hormones & seems woman either love pellets or hate them there doesn’t seem to be a middle ground I’m wanting to try pellets in a few months but was scared bc of the horror stories
Ask to start on a lower dose.
I'm so excited to start my pellet treatment!
Although there are a few side effects experienced by some women, lose hair on their head or grow facial/body hair as well as acne on chin and bacne, its trial and error with correct dosing. Restoring muscle mass sounds wonderful, a working metabolism, increasing energy & libido, increased mood, definately worth a shot. Glad this option is available and hopefully becomes more mainstream. TY 4 sharing
I had a total hysterectomy almost 2 years ago and have been experiencing all of the symptoms you mentioned. I just got bloodwork done and my estrogen level was so low the test couldn’t measure it. My testosterone was almost nil. I had pellets put in four weeks ago and so far I am not seeing any change. I am really hoping something starts happening soon!
Hoping you find relief soon 💞
Mine peaked around 6 weeks.
I’m 46 and just had the same issue with forgetting my phone number last week! Just like you, I’ve thought I was getting dementia!
I did first round of pellets 2 months ago. Im had estrogen- testro- progre. Sleeping better- no hot flashes and not so tired. Im still working out and watching calories but Still not weight loss! I hope the next round in 2 months will show better results
That's awesome! Good luck on your journey!
I’m starting my pellet therapy this week I’m super excited but I just wanna say you guys your complexion looks so dewy and moisturized I’m hoping that the pellets will make my skin look just as good.
Getting mine tomorrow. I so hope it helps me lose weight and get out of hot flash hell
Please please come back here and share. Im going through this journey now . God bless you
It will help....it WILL help. You will feel much better.
Did it help?
@@angelagrant2943 yes the hot flashes are gone!
@@Cinnamon349 yes hot flashes are gone
GOT MY TODAY!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE RESULTS.
Is great to hear real testimonies. Thank yoy
I have a consultation in a couple weeks. I’m looking forward to it
Thank you for this!
I love your videos and appreciate all of the incredible information you share. I know that makeup is not what your channel is about, however, your skin is stunning!! Can you please share the foundation, blush, and highlighter you use? You look so youthful and radiant! 🌺💕
Wow... I'd like to be so beautiful at 50. You ladies are amazing.
How do I know where to go and which company for pellets?
How do you find someone competent to do this? Can you do this with the o shot
What is the average dose of testosterone per day with a pellet. Love the video ❤
That’s what happened to me, was prescribed antidepressant medication before I went to another clinic that specializes with hormones
Do you prescribe DIM with the T pellets? If so can please do a TH-cam in DIM?
Yes! And good idea, I'll work on a video about it.
I just started the bioidentical hormones and I had a flare up of my IBS. My husband says that it’s caused by the hormones. I’ve had other flare up’s before I started the hormones. I really don’t care if it is caused by the hormones, I’m not going to give them up!
You prob need medication. I have IBS and I have to take a supplement
Can you recommend some one in Chicago Illinois and suburbs
Hi there! I would recommend looking at biote.com/ to find a provider in your area.
What dosage of testosterone pellets does the lady with the dress on receive?. She looks great!!. Please advise.
I am not able to give personalized medical advice through social media however I would love to talk to you about this further please contact my appointment team at appointments@drsusan.com and I would love to set up a consultation to go over this and any other questions that you have.
Wow....beautiful skin!
Thank you! 🤗
I am starting BHRT on cream for progesterone, estradiol and estriol and my gyn also prescribed biodentical dhea pills. I have all sorts of menopausal symptoms. I hope this works.
Is this treatment for certain age group?
Hi Doctor you all look Beautiful.
More doctors need to do and recommend testing for this because when I was 54 years old in my period stopped I came down with such a bad case of anxiety it was horrible then I was diagnosed with hypo thyroid I started taking that medication and it seem to help my anxiety but I feel that I need help with my hormones and I’m 60 now and even though I don’t suffer with too much anxiety I have other symptoms like painful intercourse weight gain no sex drive and insomnia and my doctor that treated me for my hypothyroid never recommended this and I told her so many times I can’t sleep doctor I have insomnia and she didn’t not know what to do I have lost at least six years with this treatment that could’ve helped me a lot more. If only more doctors were aware of this type of treatment.
But I’m scared of the pallet and I definitely don’t want to be taking something that can hurt my liver.
What would be your advice for me Dr. Susan?❤️
Hi Maria! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I would love to discuss this further on my show, Ask Dr. Susan. Please submit your question/story here: drsusan.com/ask/
If sex is painful, some women need vaginal oestrogen like Vagifem or Estrace.
Hi ! Thank you for all your information, one question what is a good estradiol level when using pellets?
Hormone levels are weight based and also based on your starting levels so there’s no correct level for every person.
Everyone is different, but every low starting dose for a slim woman with zero estrogen would be 6 mg (that’s what I take) while a larger woman might need 10 mg or occasionally even more.
6 mg and 10 mg are the most common doses in our practice I rarely dose higher than that
Dr.Susan my second round of pellets I changed from my gynecologist to nurse practitioner that does biote. My first round had progesterone pellet in with testosterone and estrogen. I felt good . But when I went to np she said my estrogen was to high at 207 at 4 wk bloodwork . So all she done was testosterone. Testosterone was at 50. She gave me 125 . And biote doesn’t do progesterone. I’m having anxiety a lot. What could be happening?
Thank you so much for sharing. I just got my first testosterone injection. My gyno said to see how I do for six weeks and talked about if I can handle then try pellet with testosterone. I'm very nervous and sensitive.
Had full hysterectomy and very bad fatigue.
This is all new and honestly, a lil scary . I'm 49.
I am nervous to do the pellet because of anxiety. I have no anxiety but the research I did about the pellets....I saw anxiety as a effect.
Please keep me posted.
Any questions you have please submit here: www.drsusan.com/ask . Thanks for watching!
I'd like to try the hormone pellets. Can you recommend a gyn in saline county or pulaski county Arkansas?
Look up providers in LR area. I live in NWA and my gyno offers this! Good luck!
Look on the Biote website?
Hi Dr Susan. Thank you so much for this video. Do you know of a clinic like yours here in the UK? Please advise. Thank you
Hi there! I would recommend looking at biote.com/ to find a provider in your area.
@@drsusan thank you. I tried that link but it gave a blank page : error code 1020..
Can you resend the link/rename
Last month I got my pellets but I also have to take the pills from biote adjk 10 and dim shs +
Can you tell me what they do and when I should take them I didn’t know I was going to have to take pills with my pellets too.
Hi there! I'd love to chat more via my TH-cam series, "Ask Dr. Susan." Please submit your question for a chance to be featured: www.drsusan.com/ask
Hi, love your video.. whats the name of the sleeping pills you talk about it. ?
Any questions you have please submit here: www.drsusan.com/ask . Thanks for watching!
Why Private insurance doesn’t cover pellets?
Because they rather have us be on all the other pharmacy drugs for age related issues. Big pharma would be Big Mad if they couldn't get paid for our pain and suffering
Because it isn’t fda approved.
Why do so many doctors hate on pellets? I don't get it
what type of progesterone do u use? compounded or micronized prog/fda?
Any questions you have please submit here: www.drsusan.com/ask . Thanks for watching!
Do you need progesterone if you have had a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
NO, my GYN firmly states that progesterone is not needed if you don't have a uterus. She said adding progesterone to my current estrogen/testosterone pellet regimen would only make me "sleepy and rounder." So I haven't used it, but have wanted to try them these pellets before.
I had a complete hysterectomy may 2021, having severe blood pressure spikes with migraines (180/105 around that and higher) can it be hormonal?
I am not able to give personalized medical advice through social media however I would love to talk to you about this further please contact my appointment team at appointments@drsusan.com and I would love to set up a consultation to go over this and any other questions that you have.
How much are they and how long do you have to be on the HP?
Hi there! Please contact my office with your questions and we'll be happy to answer! completemidlifewellnesscenter.com/contact/
Thank you.
You're welcome!
What do you think about women who feel terrible on progesterone?
Everyone is different!
I’m 66 is there a cutoff age for the pellets??
There is never a cut off age to feel better.
Never too late to feel your best!
Wish insurance would cover pellets. It covers my topical cream.
I am feeling hopeless... I have had my pellet for 6 weeks and only minimal improvements.... Anyone? Help please 😢
I just started last week and am soooo impatient and hoping to feel better. I've heard, however, that it can take up to a year to optimize hormone levels. There are a lot of things involved, one hormone affecting the other hormones, and hormones have receptors throughout your body which may have become atrophied due to not having the hormones in your system to "receive". Follow up, now that it's been over 5 months?
I read that waiting 10 years after menopause, you can’t take replacement hormones. Hoping this isn’t true.
Is there a practitioner in the Washington DC area you can recommend?
Hi there! I would recommend looking at biote.com/ to find a provider in your area.
Why is it so expensive?
Has anyone who's had the testosterone pellet, had side effects such as hair loss or acne?
I had mine about 3 weeks ago....I have had some acne but it is clearing up!
I have acne too. My last lab work had me in the high range (over 200). I plan to have my levels checked again before my next placement.
I love pellets but stopped getting them when I heard the stories of all the women’s hair falling out. Do you see that with your patients?
Is this a thing ?
I've never seen this.
I read that adding progesterone with the T pellet stops the hair loss
@@drsusan I wish I had you as a doctor.. I took everyone’s advice in my hormone groups on Facebook and switched to injections and my DHT shot up to 129!! I now have lost a lot of my hair it’s thinned and my voice has started to get affected where i can’t hit high notes when i sing.. I’m praying the DHT did not permanently damage my hair follicles!! I just want my hair back.. injections don’t even feel the same. My DHT never got that high on pellets. I’m now devastated I want my hair back so bad!!! Also a doctor I also follow Dr Amie hornaman. She is on injections for testosterone and she shared her blood labs and Dutch test and her hemoglobin is high and something else where she said now she has to donate blood.. have you ever heard of that? Even though my Testosterone got sky high and DHT. My hemoglobin numbers never went up. She talks bad about pellets and says injections are the way to go.. I have the opposite experience and wish I never started injections. Now I’m afraid of any testosterone, feel like crap, waiting to see if my hair grows back and then will consider pellets again
@@casperinsight3524 some women in my hormone groups say they lose hair on progesterone so who knows, it’s supposed to be a DHT natural blocker I don’t understand it all that’s just what I hear from other women in my hormone groups
I wish you would have talked on women who had hysterectomies .
Good idea! If you have any questions or requests please submit to: drsusan.com/ask/
I had a total hysterectomy and went on the BioTe pellets and feel awesome. :)
@@Teresa-pg7wb I’m 41 just had a total hysterectomy July 2021. I’m scheduled next week for Biote!
@@briannecox9023 that is so great! You know, I usually get them every 4 months, and I’ve been so busy I was almost 4 months late this time. I got them again this week. I noticed my workouts were starting to really gas me, and I started gaining that belly fat, again. My doctor said it was because my testosterone was low. I’ll never wait that long, again. Guess it was a good experiment.
@@Teresa-pg7wb I'm looking forward to feeling like myself again. I've noticed similar changes, belly fat, and overall skin changes, etc. I was nervous until watching these videos and reading so many optimistic and positive results.
if i cant afford pellet form, is estradiol patch better option than pill or cream/biest
I use the estrogen patch it works great. I have to wear 2 max strength patches
Any questions you have please submit here: www.drsusan.com/ask . Thanks for watching!
I am in the same po$ition...
is there a physician like yourself in New York area, I live in Staten Island, NY. ty
Hi there! I would recommend looking at biote.com/ to find a provider in your area.
I need help, I'm 50 suffering perimenopausal since January14,2020. As of now I'm suffering anxiety disorder. Chest tightness breathing problem, gerd, digestive issues, sleeping problem, allergic rhinitis.
I think no bhrt in the Philippines.
I felt I'm dying, breathing not normal anymore. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😷😷😷🤒
Hi Jeanette! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, I am so sorry to hear you're struggling. I would love to discuss this further on my show, Ask Dr. Susan. Please submit your question/story here: drsusan.com/ask/