Edgardo J. Aponte, MD, FACOG | Biote
Dr. Edgardo J. Aponte MD FACOG, a Biote Certified Physician at the GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch, chose to partner with Biote because he believes patients deserve the best. The Biote Method is backed by deep experience and scientific research.
The Biote Method centers around the idea of personalized, precision care. The way your body works, the symptoms you experience, and how your body responds to BHRT are all unique and we will develop an individualized treatment plan for you based on your body’s specific needs.
What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
- As we age, our bodies naturally start to reduce the amount of hormones like testosterone and estrogen they produce.
- Hormones such as these are incredibly important to how many areas of your body function – such as your brain, heart, bones, reproductive organs, and more.
- When the hormones are out of balance, people can experience several different symptoms.
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a method of restoring the balance of your hormones and aiming to relieve these symptoms, using compounded hormones that are identical in structure to those your body naturally produces. That way, your body recognizes and uses these replacement hormones in the same way that it uses the hormones it produces naturally.
The Biote Method Of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- The Biote Method of hormone optimization is the result of condensing over 80 years of scientific research into a program that may help with the early signs of aging.
- The Biote Method uses pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice, for hormone optimization. These tiny pellets are inserted under the skin during a simple in-office procedure.
- The pellets will then dissolve slowly over time. They only need to be re-administered approximately every 3-4 months depending on the patient.
- As the pellets dissolve, they release a steady amount of hormones, which your body will then use as it needs. Over time, the pellets will be completely absorbed, leaving nothing behind.
The Importance Of Hormone Balance
- Most women see a significant drop in estrogen and testosterone during menopause.
- Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream.
- Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause symptoms throughout the body.
Hormone Imbalance Symptoms For Women:
- Fatigue
- Night sweats
- Hot flashes
- Decreased sex drive
- Weight gain
- Trouble sleeping
- Irritability
- Anxiousness
- Mood swings
- Brain fog
- Low mood
- Decreased bone mass
- Discomfort during intercourse
Get Started
Most people see results after their first round of pellets, however, it may take up to two pellet insertion rounds for some patients to experience their desired results.
Getting started with hormone optimization is easy!
Contact us today to discuss if you may be a good candidate for hormone optimization. You will fill out a simple health assessment questionnaire and schedule bloodwork to evaluate your current hormone levels.
Dr. Aponte will review your laboratory results with you and develop a personalized care plan based on your results and health goals.