Verbatim response from Claude
BHRT Delivery Methods: Comparison & Providers
Pellets
Best for: Consistent, hands-off hormone levels
- Inserted under skin every 3-6 months
- Very steady hormone levels (no daily peaks/valleys)
- Providers: BodyLogicMD, BioTE (now Biote), SottoPelle, Evexias Medical Centers
- Downside: Can't easily adjust dose once inserted; minor procedure required
Creams/Gels
Best for: Flexibility and easy dose adjustments
- Applied daily to skin
- Levels can fluctuate; absorption varies person to person
- Providers: Winona (online), Midi Health (online), local compounding pharmacies like College Pharmacy or Belmar Pharmacy
- Downside: Transfer risk to partners/children; remembering daily application
Patches
Best for: Convenience with some consistency
- Changed every 1-3 days
- FDA-approved options available (Vivelle-Dot, Climara)
- Providers: Any standard pharmacy with prescription
- Downside: Skin irritation; can fall off
Quick Recommendation
- Most consistent results: Pellets via Biote-certified providers
- Most flexible/affordable: Creams via Winona or Midi Health (telehealth, convenient)
- Most studied/FDA-approved: Patches like Vivelle-Dot
Always consult a hormone-specialist physician to determine what suits your labs and symptoms best.