We’ve designed a seamless, patient-focused process to ensure you feel supported every step of the way. Here’s how it works:

1. Initial Consultation
   You’ll meet one-on-one with our hormone health specialists to discuss your symptoms (e.g., fatigue, irritability, hot flashes), medical history, and lifestyle goals. This is a judgment-free space to share how hormone imbalance is affecting you.
2. Comprehensive Hormone Testing
   We conduct advanced blood panels to measure levels of key hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, and cortisol. This data-driven approach ensures your treatment targets the root cause of your symptoms.
3. Personalized Treatment Plan
   Based on your lab results and consultation, we craft a tailored injection protocol. This includes the type of hormone(s), dosage, and administration frequency (e.g., weekly or biweekly). You’ll receive a clear explanation of your plan and what to expect.
4. Injection Administration
   Your first injection is administered in-office by our trained staff, typically in the upper arm, thigh, or gluteal muscle. The process takes less than 5 minutes and is virtually painless for most patients. We’ll teach you self-administration techniques if applicable.
5. Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments
   Follow-up appointments (every 4-12 weeks initially) include repeat blood tests and symptom check-ins. We fine-tune your dosage as your body responds, ensuring optimal results over time.

At New Hope Surgical, we often recommend HRT injections for their balance of precision, speed, and convenience. They’re ideal for patients who want quick symptom relief without daily routines or invasive procedures. However, our team will guide you to the best method based on your unique needs—whether that’s injections, pellets, creams, or pills.

• Effectiveness:
  Injections and pellets excel at delivering consistent hormone levels, with injections offering the fastest onset due to direct bloodstream entry. Creams vary in absorption (10-50% efficacy depending on skin), while pills lose potency during digestion (up to 30-50% degraded by the liver).
• Ease of Use:
  Creams and pills require daily effort, which can lead to missed doses. Injections (biweekly) and pellets (every few months) are lower maintenance but involve needles or a procedure, respectively.
• Adjustability:
  Injections and creams allow for dosage tweaks between doses or daily applications. Pellets are fixed once implanted, making adjustments challenging until the next insertion. Pills can be adjusted but require consistent adherence.
• Side Effects:
  Injections may cause mild soreness at the injection site. Pellets carry a small risk of infection or extrusion. Creams can irritate skin or transfer to others (e.g., family members). Pills may cause gastrointestinal upset or increase clotting risks due to liver processing.
• Cost Considerations:
  Injections are moderately priced with predictable intervals. Pellets have a higher upfront cost but last longer. Creams and pills may seem cheaper initially but add up with daily use.

Choosing the right HRT method depends on your lifestyle, preferences, and medical needs. Below is a detailed comparison of HRT injections with other popular options—pellets, creams, and pills—to help you understand the differences and make an informed decision.

Injections

• How It Works: Bioidentical hormones injected into muscle or fat.
• Pros:
  • Highly precise dosing tailored to lab results.
  • Fast-acting (results in days).
  • Convenient (1-2 weeks between doses).
  • Stable hormone levels.
  • Bypasses the liver.
• Cons:
  • Requires needle use (minor discomfort possible).
  • Office visits or self-administration needed.
  • Slight risk of injection site irritation.
• Great For: Patients prioritizing rapid, reliable results with minimal daily upkeep.

Pellets

• How It Works: Hormone pellets implanted under the skin via a minor procedure.
• Pros:
  • Long-lasting (3-6 months per insertion).
  • No daily maintenance.
  • Consistent hormone release over time.
• Cons:
  • Requires outpatient procedure (local anesthesia).
  • Difficult to adjust once inserted.
  • Rare risks: infection, pellet extrusion.
  • Higher upfront cost.
• Great For: Patients who want a hands-off, long-term solution.

Creams

• How It Works: Topical hormones rubbed into the skin daily.
• Pros:
  • Non-invasive (no needles/procedures).
  • Dosage can be adjusted daily.
  • Easy to start/stop at home.
• Cons:
  • Daily application required.
  • Inconsistent absorption (affected by skin type, sweat).
  • Risk of transferring hormones to others via skin contact.
  • May cause skin irritation.
• Great For: Patients seeking flexibility and a non-invasive option.

Pills

• How It Works: Oral tablets swallowed daily.
• Pros:
  • Simple and familiar (like taking a vitamin).
  • Non-invasive.
  • Widely available and often covered by insurance.
• Cons:
  • Daily dosing required.
  • Liver metabolism reduces hormone potency.
  • Higher risk of side effects (e.g., bloating, nausea).
  • Fluctuating hormone levels.
• Great For: Patients comfortable with pills and minimal side effect concerns.

Hormone imbalance doesn’t have to define your life. With HRT injections, you can reclaim your energy, sharpen your focus, and feel vibrant again—faster than you might think.

Ready to feel like yourself again? Schedule your consultation with New Hope Surgical today and take the first step toward personalized hormone wellness.