Hormone replacement therapy, commonly called HRT, involves using hormone medication to address certain symptoms or hormone deficiencies.

For women, treatment may involve estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or a combination depending on the individual's symptoms, health history, stage of life, and clinical needs.

Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure as hormones produced naturally by the human body.

The term can refer to both FDA-approved hormone medications and compounded hormone preparations.

Your provider will discuss appropriate treatment options based on your individual circumstances.

Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause. During this time, menstrual cycles and hormone levels can change and symptoms may develop.

Menopause is reached after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period when another cause isn't responsible.

Symptoms can include changes in menstrual cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, vaginal symptoms, changes in libido, and other physical or emotional changes.

Symptoms and severity vary significantly between women.

Hormone pellet therapy pricing includes your initial comprehensive consultation and lab work, pellet insertion procedure, follow-up appointments and monitoring, and ongoing support throughout your treatment. We offer flexible financing options to make this life-changing treatment accessible. You can use your HSA or FSA funds for payment. We'll provide transparent pricing during your consultation, including the cost of initial treatment and maintenance visits, with no hidden fees.

YES! Some women may be candidates for hormone therapy during perimenopause.

Treatment depends on your symptoms, menstrual history, medical history, risk factors, and individual needs. Your provider can help determine which options may be appropriate.

Your evaluation may include laboratory testing, but laboratory values are only one part of the picture.

Your symptoms, medical history, menstrual status, medications, risk factors, and other health information are also important when determining whether hormone therapy is appropriate.

Yes. BioTe® hormone pellet therapy is one of the hormone treatment options available at The Skin Clinic for appropriate candidates.

Pellets are placed beneath the skin during a brief in-office procedure and gradually release hormone over time.

Treatment schedules vary. Many women receiving pellet therapy return approximately every 3–4 months, but your individual treatment schedule will depend on your symptoms, laboratory findings, response to treatment, and provider recommendations.

Response varies by person, treatment, and symptom.

Some women notice changes within the first several weeks, while other symptoms may take longer to improve. Your provider will monitor your response rather than promising a specific timeline.

Hormone replacement therapy is not a weight-loss treatment.

Hormonal changes can affect body composition, sleep, energy, muscle, and other factors that influence metabolic health. When appropriate, hormone optimization can be incorporated into a broader plan addressing nutrition, exercise, sleep, muscle health, and weight management.

Hormone therapy has potential benefits and risks, and whether it is appropriate depends on the individual.

Your medical history, age, symptoms, type and route of hormone therapy, timing of treatment, and other health factors should all be considered.

We review potential benefits, risks, alternatives, and monitoring recommendations before developing your treatment plan.

There isn't a universal length of time that every woman should remain on hormone therapy.

Your provider will periodically reassess your symptoms, health history, goals, potential benefits, and potential risks to determine whether continuing treatment remains appropriate.

The Skin Clinic provides personalized hormone replacement therapy for women at our North Mankato location.

We serve women throughout Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Waseca, and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities.

No.

The decision to continue hormone therapy is individualized and can change over time. We regularly evaluate your treatment plan with you rather than automatically assuming therapy should continue indefinitely.

That's okay. Hormone pellets are not your only option.

At The Skin Clinic, hormone therapy is personalized to you. While some women prefer the convenience of BioTe® hormone pellets, others may prefer different forms of hormone therapy.

Depending on your symptoms, medical history, laboratory findings, stage of perimenopause or menopause, and personal preferences, your treatment plan may include options such as transdermal estrogen patches, oral progesterone, vaginal hormone therapy, or other appropriate hormone formulations.

During your consultation, we'll discuss the benefits, potential risks, convenience, and differences between your options so you can make an informed decision about what feels right for you.

Our goal isn't to put every woman on pellets. It's to find the hormone treatment plan that best fits you.