New Study Reveals Marked Reduction in Breast,Uterine and Ovarian Cancers in users of Bio-Identical Female Hormone Pellets
Data from a 10 year study on hormone pellets for women was recently published by Dr Gino Tutera in two medical journals in Europe.
He followed 976 women for 10 years, who were receiving testosterone and estradiol pellets subcutaneously(under the skin) every 4-6 months. There was only one case of breast cancer, and one case of endometrial cancer with no ovarian cancer in this time frame. This is dramatically lower than what one would expect in this patient population.
The conclusion from the study was that subcutaneously implanted pellets of testosterone and estradiol, do not increase the incidence of breast,uterine or ovarian cancer and may even provide some protection in reducing the risk. He further went on to say that more data is needed to evaluate if this modality could actually help prevent breast cancer.
This data is consistant with preliminary data from two other european studies of women using bioidentical hormone creams. These studies are ongoing in France and Finland and so far in 8 or 9 years there has been no increase in breast cancer in these women either.
This is very encouraging data suggesting that correct use of bio- identical post menopausal hormones makes women healthier and does not increase the incidence of breast cancer as suggested in the poorly designed Women's Health Initiative study using hormones derived from pregnant horses urine. The hormone levels attained by my patients on pellets is moderate but very stable. There is very little fluctuation of levels. This stability, I believe, is what maintains optimal body function.
Hormone pellets for women are the best way available to maintain ideal hormone levels. An estradiol and testosterone pellet is placed under the skin on the upper buttock in a simple 10 minute office procedure done with local xylocaine injection. Progesterone is administered for only 12 days of the month by oral capsule. Pellets need to be replaced every 4-6 months as they are completely absorbed by the body and disappear.
Women on pellets feel great as they have moderate and consistent hormone levels without the inconvenience of messy creams.
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