Hormone Therapy in Fort Collins
Reviewed by Cindy Dean, APRN, CNM ·
Hormone pellets are small, compressed pellets of hormone, estradiol and/or testosterone for women and testosterone for men, placed under the skin of the upper hip during a brief office visit. They release hormone steadily over a few months. At Peak Medical Wellness, pellets are one option among several. Your provider recommends them when they fit your labs, your history and your routine, and tells you plainly when another method would serve you better.
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Pellets aren't the first step for everyone. For women starting testosterone, major medical societies generally favor adjustable methods first, and your provider will explain why.
The procedure is brief and done in the office. After numbing the area, your provider makes a small incision at the upper hip, places the pellets under the skin and covers the site with a small dressing. You can go back to your normal day, keeping the site dry and following the water restriction above. Your provider goes over the aftercare before you leave.
To compare all three forms side by side, read Hormone Pellets vs. Injections vs. Cream: How to Choose.
Pellets start with labs, drawn before anything is placed, so your provider can set the dose from your results. The first-visit panel depends on who you are:
Dose-check labs are drawn after insertion as your provider directs, and routine monitoring continues while you're in care. Your provider may order additional labs based on your symptoms and history. Everyone responds differently.
The pellets we use are compounded by a licensed compounding pharmacy and are not FDA-approved. Your provider reviews benefits, risks and alternatives with you before any procedure.
In-person consultation. Meet with a licensed provider to review your health history, symptoms, and goals.
Baseline labs. Drawn at your first visit, so your plan is built on your results.
A plan built for you. Your provider recommends treatment based on your labs and goals and adjusts it as you go, with no one-size-fits-all schedule.
Ongoing follow-up. Regular check-ins and provider visits, and follow-up labs when needed.
We're open Wednesdays until 7 PM and on Saturday mornings, so you can come in around work. All visits are in person at 2629 Redwing Rd, Suite 298, Fort Collins, CO 80526. HSA and FSA cards accepted. Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Wellington, Timnath and Greeley.
Women's pellets are typically re-inserted every 3–4 months and men's every 4–6 months. The exact timing depends on your labs and how you feel, and your provider sets the schedule.
No. Once placed, a pellet releases its dose for the full cycle, which is why your provider usually establishes a stable dose on an adjustable method first.
No. They suit some people's routines well, but for others an adjustable method is the better fit. Your provider recommends based on your labs, history, preferences and, for men, fertility plans.
Most people return to normal activity the same day, keeping the site dry and avoiding baths, hot tubs and swimming for a few days as directed. Your provider explains the aftercare in detail.
You'll meet a licensed provider in person, review your symptoms and health history, and have labs drawn at that visit. Your provider reviews the results with you and builds a plan around them.
Yes. Peak Medical Wellness accepts HSA and FSA cards. What qualifies depends on your plan and IRS rules, so check with your plan administrator. We can provide itemized receipts.
Book a consultation in Fort Collins. Your first visit includes labs and an honest conversation about whether pellets or an adjustable method fits you better.
In-person evaluation required: All prescription therapies at Peak Medical Wellness require an in-person medical evaluation with a licensed provider prior to prescribing. Treatment eligibility is determined individually based on each patient's health history, current medications, and clinical assessment. We do not prescribe medications online without a prior in-person evaluation.
Pharmacy fulfillment: Medications dispensed or prescribed through Peak Medical Wellness are fulfilled through properly licensed United States pharmacies and compounding pharmacies. Compounding pharmacies are selected based on compliance standards, quality practices, and patient care requirements. All compounded medications are prepared in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Results disclaimer: Individual results vary. Outcomes depend on each patient's unique health profile, treatment adherence, and other individual factors. Peak Medical Wellness does not guarantee specific results.