Biote Hormone Replacement in Austin

Hormonal changes can cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, low energy, difficulty sleeping, brain fog, mood changes, vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, and changes in muscle mass or body composition. However, these symptoms can have many causes, so hormone replacement therapy should not be based on symptoms alone. At Modern Women’s Health, your provider evaluates your symptoms, medical history, current medications, health risks, and laboratory results to determine whether a hormonal imbalance may be contributing to how you feel and whether Biote hormone replacement therapy is an appropriate option.

No. Although hormone therapy is commonly associated with perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes can occur at different stages of adulthood. Testosterone levels, for example, can change well before menopause, while estrogen levels can fluctuate significantly during the menopausal transition. Modern Women’s Health evaluates each woman individually rather than using age alone to determine whether treatment may be appropriate. Your symptoms, hormone levels, health history, reproductive status, and individual risk factors are considered before a treatment plan is recommended.

The response to hormone pellet therapy varies from woman to woman. Some patients may begin noticing changes within several weeks, while achieving the desired symptom response and hormone levels can take longer. Follow-up is an important part of treatment. Your provider may monitor your symptoms and laboratory results after pellet placement to evaluate how your body is responding and determine whether adjustments should be considered during future treatment.

Biote pellets are placed beneath the skin and gradually release hormones over time before being absorbed by the body. How long an individual pellet treatment lasts can vary based on the patient, hormone dosage, metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Rather than following the exact same schedule for every patient, Modern Women’s Health develops an individualized treatment and follow-up plan based on your symptoms, laboratory testing, and response to therapy.

Hormone therapy has potential benefits, risks, side effects, and contraindications, and it is not appropriate for every woman. Factors such as your age, personal and family medical history, cardiovascular health, cancer history, history of blood clots, liver health, and whether you have a uterus can affect the risks and benefits of hormone treatment. Before recommending Biote, your Modern Women’s Health provider performs an individualized assessment to determine whether hormone therapy is appropriate for you and discusses potential benefits, risks, alternatives, and follow-up care.

Hormone therapy requires more than simply placing a pellet. Appropriate patient selection, dosing, laboratory evaluation, symptom monitoring, and ongoing follow-up are important parts of treatment. Modern Women’s Health is led by Dr. Lisa Jukes, a board-certified OB/GYN and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG). Dr. Jukes and her team are experienced Biote providers, and the practice is a Biote Legacy Platinum Provider with approximately a decade or more of experience with hormone pellet therapy. Dr. Jukes also serves as a mentor, consultant, and Key Opinion Leader for Biote. This experience allows Modern Women’s Health to provide hormone care as part of a comprehensive approach to women’s gynecologic health, aging, and wellness.