{"id":13141,"date":"2026-03-03T20:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/dev\/?page_id=13141"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:00:34","slug":"hormone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/hormone\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:105%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:105%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:110%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"689\" title=\"biote-banner\" src=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-banner.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-banner-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-banner-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-banner-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-banner.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color7);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:105%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:105%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:110%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:1.5em;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.5em;\">HORMONE THERAPY IN EDMONTON AND SHERWOOD PARK<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"178\" title=\"hemingway-biote-banner\" src=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hemingway-biote-banner.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hemingway-biote-banner-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hemingway-biote-banner-768x153.png 768w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hemingway-biote-banner.png 895w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Benefits of Hormone Balance<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>Balanced hormones are absolutely essential to feeling your best\u2014physically, mentally, and emotionally. As we age, hormone levels naturally decline, which can disrupt nearly every system in the body. In women, this often begins in the mid-30s, years before the average age of menopause. For men, testosterone levels may drop significantly after 50, though symptoms can appear earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Common symptoms of hormone imbalance include:<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-min-height:no;--awb-min-height-medium:no;--awb-min-height-small:no;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1em;--awb-padding-right:1em;--awb-padding-bottom:1em;--awb-padding-left:1em;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5em;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2em;--awb-spacing-left-large:5em;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5em;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5em;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">In Women:<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><ul>\n<li>Anxiety, depression, and mood swings<\/li>\n<li>Hot flashes, brain fog, and headaches<\/li>\n<li>Bloating, dry skin, and joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Vaginal dryness, atrophy, or low libido<\/li>\n<li>Bone density loss and increased cardiovascular risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1em;--awb-padding-right:1em;--awb-padding-bottom:1em;--awb-padding-left:1em;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5em;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2em;--awb-spacing-left-large:5em;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5em;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5em;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">In Men:<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Irritability, mood changes, and depression<\/li>\n<li>Low libido and erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain, muscle loss, and fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss, acne, and difficulty sleeping<\/li>\n<li>Gynecomastia and decreased physical strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Hormone therapy helps restore balance and provides symptom relief; all while supporting&nbsp;long-term vitality and well-being.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:3em;--awb-padding-left:3em;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What is the Biote Method?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>Biote is a leading hormone optimization system designed to address imbalances in hormone production through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) using small precisely dosed pellets of testosterone and estrogen that are inserted under the skin. <br \/>Backed with decades of scientific research backing its protocols, Biote helps both women and men manage the physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that arise from hormonal decline\u2014especially during menopause and andropause.<\/p>\n<p>At Hemingway Modern Medical we are proud to offer this innovative, science-based therapy as one of the few providers of Biote Hormone Pelleting Therapy in Canada. Dr. Jamie Olesen and Taylor Nichols have completed Biote\u2019s intensive training at their headquarters in Irving, Texas, ensuring you receive personalized, medically guided care rooted in the latest research and safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"684\" title=\"biote-sidebar-happy-couple\" src=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-sidebar-happy-couple.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-sidebar-happy-couple-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-sidebar-happy-couple.png 561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:105%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:105%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:110%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:1.5em;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.5em;\">HOW DOES IT WORK?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:200px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"771\" title=\"Biote-Certified-Provider-Seal\" src=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Biote-Certified-Provider-Seal.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Biote-Certified-Provider-Seal-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Biote-Certified-Provider-Seal-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Biote-Certified-Provider-Seal-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Biote-Certified-Provider-Seal.png 771w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:2em;--awb-margin-right:2em;--awb-margin-bottom:2em;--awb-margin-left:2em;\"><p>We start with a comprehensive consultation to assess your lifestyle, health status, symptoms and goals. We then have a follow up appointment after your laboratory results are complete to discuss the results. Even if your labs appear&nbsp; \u2018normal\u2019 that does not mean that you may not benefit from hormone therapy. There is a wide range of \u2018normal\u2019 and our goal is to titrate up your levels to upper normal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Biote pellet therapy uses tiny, customized bioidentical pellets\u2014about the size of a grain of rice\u2014inserted just under the skin in the hip or flank. These pellets slowly and consistently release bioidentical hormones over the course of 3\u20134 months, offering a steady, stable solution without the spikes, crashes, and uncertainty that can be associated with creams, patches, or pills. We monitor your initial hormone peak about 1 month after pellet insertion and for the trough prior to re-insertion. After the initial rounds of pellets, we are able to decrease laboratory investigations to about once or twice a year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:3em;--awb-padding-right:8em;--awb-padding-bottom:3em;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-padding-right-medium:2em;--awb-padding-left-medium:2em;--awb-padding-right-small:1em;--awb-padding-left-small:1em;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS LIKE?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>Pellet therapy is designed to be simple, safe, and sustainable. After your initial consultation and lab work, the insertion is performed in-clinic by Dr. Olesen as a&nbsp; minimally invasive office procedure that takes about 10 minutes and requires no stitches\/sutures. The area is completely numbed beforehand using lidocaine buffered with sodium bicarbonate (to reduce the sting). Then, a 0.5cm incision is made, and a trochar is inserted which then serves as a conduit for the pellets to be inserted.&nbsp; The trochar is then removed and the small incision is closed with steri-strips gauze, and tagaderm.<\/p>\n<p>Once in place, the pellets elute a consistent, low-dose hormone release tailored to your body&#8217;s needs. There\u2019s no need for daily applications or remembering to take pills. Most patients return for their next insertion about every 4 months, depending on their hormone levels and how their body responds to the treatment. We also provide you with a personalized treatment timeline and guide, ensuring full transparency and support throughout your hormone optimization journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:105%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:105%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:110%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-max-width:100%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"232\" title=\"biote-separator-wide-02\" src=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-separator-wide-02.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-separator-wide-02-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-separator-wide-02-768x93.png 768w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-separator-wide-02-1024x124.png 1024w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-separator-wide-02-1536x186.png 1536w, https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/biote-separator-wide-02.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:3em;--awb-padding-right:8em;--awb-padding-bottom:3em;--awb-padding-left:;--awb-padding-right-medium:2em;--awb-padding-left-medium:2em;--awb-padding-right-small:1em;--awb-padding-left-small:1em;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM BIOTE?<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>Biote is ideal for both women and men who are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance\u2014particularly in midlife or beyond. If you\u2019re dealing with fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, brain fog, sexual dysfunction, or a general sense that you\u2019re \u201cnot quite yourself,\u201d hormone optimization may offer the relief and renewal you\u2019ve been seeking.<\/p>\n<p>At Hemingway Medical Spa, we work with you to understand your full health profile and develop a hormone therapy plan that complements your lifestyle, goals, and functional wellness needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:105%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:105%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:110%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:1.5em;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.5em;\">BIOTE HORMONE OPTIMIZATION FAQ<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:1.5em;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:right;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-title-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-13141-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2173794acd44ad550 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2173794acd44ad550\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2173794acd44ad550\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13141-1\" data-target=\"#2173794acd44ad550\" href=\"#2173794acd44ad550\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What exactly is Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2173794acd44ad550\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2173794acd44ad550\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>BHRT uses hormones that are chemically identical to those your body naturally produces. These hormones are derived from human genes that are expressed in Yam potatoes to produce human estrogen and human testosterone. When we replace these hormones in calculated physiologic doses, we are effectively providing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-949773f7e5840c4ec fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_949773f7e5840c4ec\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"949773f7e5840c4ec\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13141-1\" data-target=\"#949773f7e5840c4ec\" href=\"#949773f7e5840c4ec\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is pellet therapy safe?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"949773f7e5840c4ec\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_949773f7e5840c4ec\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes\u2014pellet therapy is considered one of the safest and most stable methods of hormone delivery available. It avoids the hormone spikes and crashes often associated with pills, creams, or injections offered by traditional BHRT treatment plans. The pellets dissolve slowly over 3\u20134 months, releasing a steady dose tailored to your body\u2019s needs while bypassing the first pass metabolism of the liver (which is very similar to how our own hormones operate) . The procedure is minimally invasive and performed in a sterile environment by Dr. Olesen, who is a certified Biote provider, and licensed family physician.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9b9e45685785fab68 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9b9e45685785fab68\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9b9e45685785fab68\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13141-1\" data-target=\"#9b9e45685785fab68\" href=\"#9b9e45685785fab68\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What can I expect after my first pellet insertion?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9b9e45685785fab68\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9b9e45685785fab68\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Most patients begin to feel the effects within 1\u20132 weeks, although full results can take up to 4 weeks. Improvements may include better sleep, mood stability, increased energy, mental clarity, and enhanced libido. We provide a personalized care guide and schedule follow-up labs to monitor your hormone levels and fine-tune your treatment as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13141-1\" data-target=\"#1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba\" href=\"#1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I combine bioidentical hormone replacement therapy with other treatments at hemingway modern medical? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1b9f8b7245f4cc4ba\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Absolutely. While hormone optimization will improve symptoms of hormone deficiency and make a big splash in the improvements in your life, hormone replacement is rarely the sole cure for all ailments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9e7deb75e420aae69 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9e7deb75e420aae69\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9e7deb75e420aae69\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13141-1\" data-target=\"#9e7deb75e420aae69\" href=\"#9e7deb75e420aae69\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Testosterone pellets for women... are you serious?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9e7deb75e420aae69\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9e7deb75e420aae69\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. All humans are both creatures of testosterone and estrogen. If you were to take all of the sex hormones out of a typical woman, and placed the testosterone and estrogen on opposite sides of a scale, the testosterone would outweigh the estrogen by a factor of 10 times. Both men and women experience testosterone decline over the lifespan.<\/p>\n<p>Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Olesen\u2019s Mom all have glowing experiences with Biote bioidentical hormone pellet replacement therapy.<br \/>Your Content Goes Here<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-688e886431a3960f3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_688e886431a3960f3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"688e886431a3960f3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13141-1\" data-target=\"#688e886431a3960f3\" href=\"#688e886431a3960f3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is any of this covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) or private drug benefit plans?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"688e886431a3960f3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_688e886431a3960f3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Hormone pellet therapy is considered an elective treatment and falls outside the scope of what is typically covered by both public health care (such as Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, AHCIP) and most private insurance providers in Canada. This is largely because pellet therapy is classified as a preventive, wellness-based, or non-essential service\u2014not a medically necessary intervention as defined by provincial health plans or insurance policies.<\/p>\n<p>While the benefits of hormone optimization can be profound\u2014ranging from symptom relief to improved quality of life\u2014this form of therapy is part of a growing field of personalized, integrative, and functional medicine. These types of services are privately delivered and privately paid, much like other wellness treatments or aesthetic medical procedures.<\/p>\n<p>At Hemingway Modern Medical, we believe in offering evidence-informed options to support your long-term health and well-being, and we are happy to provide transparent pricing, payment plans, and ongoing support for those choosing to invest in this form of care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13141","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13141"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13484,"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13141\/revisions\/13484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hmmyeg.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}