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Sexual Health

BioTE Bioidentical Pellets for Low Libido and Sexual Function in Menopause

Low libido and sexual discomfort in menopause are linked to falling estrogen and testosterone. Learn how BioTE pellets deliver both and what to expect from treatment.

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What to Expect

  • ✓Declining testosterone contributes to low libido in women; BioTE pellets can include testosterone
  • ✓Estrogen deficiency causes vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse; steady estrogen supports tissue health
  • ✓Mood changes and anxiety related to hormone shifts can also suppress desire
  • ✓Pellet therapy addresses both desire and physical comfort, not just one aspect of sexual health
  • ✓Testosterone dosing is guided by your blood work and monitored at follow-up to limit side effects such as acne or hair growth
  • ✓Relief lasts until the pellets dissolve, typically three to five months

Bioidentical Testosterone

Dose chosen from your labs and monitored at follow-up

Estrogen for Vaginal Health

Steady estrogen supports tissue moisture and elasticity

Certified Menopause Practitioner

Dr. Olga Swanson, The Menopause Society; Biote Certified Provider

Benefits & Outcomes

Support for Desire With Testosterone

Testosterone plays a role in female libido. Pellets can include a dose chosen from your labs, with monitoring at follow-up.

Relief From Dryness and Painful Intercourse

Estrogen maintains vaginal tissue moisture and elasticity. Steady estrogen can ease dryness; local vaginal estrogen is sometimes added.

Mood and Energy

Hormone deficiency can worsen mood, sleep and energy, which all affect intimacy. Restoring levels often helps as part of overall menopause care.

Nothing to Remember Between Visits

Once pellets are placed, there is no daily dosing to time around intimacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe for women to take testosterone in BioTE pellets?▾

Testosterone in physiologic doses, matched to your lab results, is generally well tolerated. Side effects such as acne, oily skin or increased hair growth are possible, especially at higher levels, so your provider monitors your testosterone level at follow-up to keep dosing in range.

How much testosterone will I receive in a BioTE pellet?▾

Dosing is individualized from your baseline labs and goals. Your provider discusses the specific dose recommended for you at your consultation.

When will I notice improvement in libido after pellet insertion?▾

It varies. Some women notice change within weeks; others improve gradually over a few months. Some patients feel improvement after the first insertion, while others need more than one round.

Will BioTE pellets help if I have vaginal dryness in addition to low libido?▾

Often, yes. Vaginal dryness is driven by low estrogen, and systemic estrogen from pellets helps many women. If dryness persists, a vaginal estrogen product can be added. Preferred Gynecology also offers non-surgical CO2 laser vaginal rejuvenation for dryness and laxity.

Do BioTE pellets work if I also have depression or anxiety?▾

Hormone deficiency can worsen mood and anxiety, which suppress libido, and restoring levels often helps as part of overall menopause care. If depression or anxiety have other causes, they may need additional treatment such as therapy or medication. Your provider reviews your full history and coordinates care if needed.

Can I use BioTE pellets alongside other sexual wellness treatments?▾

Yes. If you use vaginal estrogen cream or other treatments for dryness, pellets and local therapy can work together. Tell your provider about all current treatments so your overall plan is coordinated.

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