What is testosterone pellet therapy?
Pellet therapy is a long-acting form of hormone treatment. Instead of daily or weekly dosing, compressed pellets are placed just beneath the skin, typically in the upper hip area, where they dissolve slowly and deliver a steady level of hormone. Pellets typically last about 3 to 4 months for women and about 4 to 5 months for men, with timing confirmed through follow-up labs.
Many patients choose pellets because the steady release avoids the peaks and valleys some people feel with other dosing schedules, and because there is nothing to remember between insertions.
How does the BioTE method work?
BioTE is a structured pellet therapy method that certifies providers in dosing, insertion technique, and follow-up testing. Dr. Delozier completed his BioTE training certification in 2022, which means dosing at Apex Wellness follows a lab-driven protocol rather than guesswork.
The process follows the same four-step care model as every service at Apex Wellness: a comprehensive blood panel drawn at a partner lab first, a consultation where the physician reviews those results with you, a personalized dosing plan if treatment is appropriate, and ongoing monitoring with follow-up labs to confirm your levels stay in range. MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine, publishes a patient overview of hormone therapy.
Who is a candidate for pellet therapy?
A candidate is someone whose labs confirm a hormone deficiency, whose health history supports treatment, and who prefers a low-maintenance, long-acting delivery method. Pellets can be a good fit for people who travel often, dislike frequent dosing, or have struggled to stay consistent with other schedules.
Pellet therapy is not the right choice for everyone. Because pellets keep releasing hormone for months once placed, Dr. Delozier is careful about confirming dosing with lab results before any insertion, and he will recommend a different approach when that is the better medical decision.
What should I expect at a pellet insertion visit?
The insertion itself is a short office procedure done under a local numbing medication at our Lincoln office at 7401 S 15th St, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68512 (Inside Luminescence MedSpa). You can expect simple aftercare instructions and a plan for follow-up labs. Most patients return to normal daily activity quickly, with brief limits on strenuous exercise for the insertion site.