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Bijou Wellness Lounge is a Biote Certified Provider in Central Ohio
We at Bijou Wellness Lounge in Westerville, OH have chosen to partner with Biote
because we believe our 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 – your Biote Certified Provider in Central Ohio 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 number 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 these hormones are out of balance, people can experience a number of 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 exactly the same way it would 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 earliest signs of aging. The Biote Method uses pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice, for hormone.
optimization. The Bijou Wellness team inserts these tiny pellets 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 3-5 months, depending on the patient.
As the pellets dissolve, they release a steady stream of hormones into your
bloodstream, 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,
while many men may experience a similar phenomenon relating to testosterone, known
as andropause or more commonly as Low T (low testosterone).
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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 side effects
throughout the body.
Hormone Imbalance Symptoms for Women:
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Hot flashes or flushes
• Decreased sex drive
• Weight gain
• Trouble sleeping
• Irritability
• Anxiousness
• Mood swings
• Brain fog
• Low mood
• Decreased bone mass
• Discomfort during intercourse
Hormone Imbalance Symptoms for Men:
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Low Sex Drive
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Fatigue
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Loss of muscle mass
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Increased body fat (especially in the waist area)
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Mood changes
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Irritability
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Elevated blood sugar
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Feelings of stress or anxiety
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High cholesterol
Ready to get started?
Getting started with hormone optimization in is easy!
Contact us at Bijou Wellness today to discuss if you may be a good candidate for
hormone optimization – you will fill out a simple health assessment and schedule bloodwork to evaluate your current hormone levels.
Your Bijou Wellness Biote Certified Provider will review your lab results with you
and develop a personalized care plan based on your results and health goals. Most people see results after their first round of pellets, however it many take up to two pellet insertions before experiencing their desired results.