Here is a quote from a Dr. Rebecca Glaser that is extremely knowledgeable of the pellets. It's a long paper, easy to read and I would be glad to post the whole thing if you want. I have never had anything more that a slight bruised feeling on the insert site. Anyway, here is what she says about the side effects:
Complications from the insertion of pellets include minor bleeding, bruising, discoloration of the skin, infection, and possible extrusion of the pellet. Other than slight bruising, or discoloration of the skin these complications are very rare. Vigorous physical activity is avoided for 48 hours in women and up to 5 to 7 days in men. Antibiotics may be given if a patient is diabetic or has had a joint replaced.
When a patient first starts hormone therapy there may be mild, temporary breast tenderness which gets better on its own. Hormone receptors may be very sensitive and take time to adjust. There may be a temporary water weight gain which will also resolve on its own. The body will tone up, as bone density and muscle mass increase and fatty tissue decreases.
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Hi Alison,
Here is a quote from a Dr. Rebecca Glaser that is extremely knowledgeable of the pellets. It's a long paper, easy to read and I would be glad to post the whole thing if you want. I have never had anything more that a slight bruised feeling on the insert site. Anyway, here is what she says about the side effects:
Complications from the insertion of pellets include minor bleeding, bruising, discoloration of the skin, infection, and possible extrusion of the pellet. Other than slight bruising, or discoloration of the skin these complications are very rare. Vigorous physical activity is avoided for 48 hours in women and up to 5 to 7 days in men. Antibiotics may be given if a patient is diabetic or has had a joint replaced.
When a patient first starts hormone therapy there may be mild, temporary breast tenderness which gets better on its own. Hormone receptors may be very sensitive and take time to adjust. There may be a temporary water weight gain which will also resolve on its own. The body will tone up, as bone density and muscle mass increase and fatty tissue decreases.
I'll be glad to share more information.
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April 28, 2008 - 10:15amNancy
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