Biote HRT
Introducing Biote
Meridian Medicine and Essential Wellness are Biote Certified Providers in Seattle and Arlington, WA.
Biote is the nation’s largest hormone optimization training company – the Biote Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has been trusted by hundreds of thousands of patients over more than a decade.
Biote has translated more than 80 years of scientific insight into the foundation of the Biote Method, which identifies and aims to help with the earliest signs of aging.
We 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 – as Biote Certified Providers 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 produce fewer hormones like testosterone and estrogen. 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 uses pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice, for hormone optimization. Your doctor 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.
And if pellets are not for you – don’t worry, we are committed to you and other options are available.
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:
• Low sex drive* • Fatigue*
• Loss of muscle mass*
• Increased body fat (especially in the waist area) *
• Mood changes*
• Irritability*
• Elevated blood sugar*
• Feelings of stress or anxiety*
• High cholesterol*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Transgendered Care
We are also proud to be able to offer pellet therapy for those who have historically been on injections and pills for their transgender hormone care. We do not recommend pellets as the first line hormone therapy, but for long term management it can be absolutely amazing and convenient!