Supporting Patient Weight Management Goals With BHRT

For healthcare providers, helping patients overcome stubborn weight gain means looking into the underlying cause. It may not be a matter of overeating and lack of exercise – it could be a sign of hormonal imbalance. 

Pellecome equips healthcare providers with high-quality BHRT pellets and devices to support patients in reaching long-term success.

How BHRT Supports Weight Loss Efforts

As you know, hormonal imbalances such as low testosterone¹ or estrogen² can make it difficult for patients to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. These imbalances may lead to:

Slowed Metabolism That Hinders Fat Burning

Low testosterone or estrogen levels can reduce the body’s ability to burn calories. This makes weight loss more difficult, even with the appropriate lifestyle changes. BHRT is useful for restoring hormonal balance, which may increase the body’s ability to burn fat.

Increased Fat Storage and Altered Fat Distribution

Hormonal imbalances can shift how and where the body stores fat. Low estrogen levels are linked to increased abdominal fat (common in menopausal women)³, while low testosterone contributes to overall fat gain.⁴ 

BHRT may help correct these imbalances, promoting healthier fat distribution and reducing the visceral fat associated with metabolic health risks.

Reduced Muscle Mass That Impacts Overall Body Composition

Testosterone helps maintain muscle mass, while estrogen supports muscle repair. When these levels drop, patients may experience muscle loss, making it harder to get healthy.

By restoring hormone levels, BHRT can potentially help better preserve lean muscle mass⁵ and improve the balance between fat and muscle in the body.

Persistent Fatigue That Limits Physical Activity

Hormonal imbalances can leave patients feeling chronically tired, which makes it difficult to stay active. Low testosterone and estrogen, particularly, are linked to decreased energy levels and endurance. BHRT may be able to help restore that lost energy and empower your patients to get moving.⁶ 

BHRT restores hormones to their optimal levels to help patients overcome these barriers. Patients may experience improved energy levels, metabolism, and muscle retention, all of which can help support their weight management efforts. 

Partner With Pellecome Today

BHRT for weight loss helps patients manage hormonal challenges that impact their weight. With Pellecome’s high-quality pellets and devices, your practice can expand its services and grow its reputation in hormone therapy. 

For more information on how to become a Pellecome provider, call 888-773-9969.

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