Bioidentical Hormones in Miami

Bioidentical hormone modalities we offer in Miami

How bioidentical hormone therapy works at our Miami clinic

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   Initial in-clinic consultation

   Medical history, symptom review, and physical exam with a Florida-licensed physician at our Miami clinic.

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   Comprehensive lab panel

   Hormones, thyroid, metabolic, lipid, and screening labs to establish a baseline and rule out contraindications.

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   Customized bioidentical protocol

   Your physician chooses hormone, form (pellet, cream, oral, or injection), and dose based on biomarkers, symptoms, and risk profile. Compounded items are filled by a licensed pharmacy.

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   Re-check labs at 6 and 12 weeks

   Titrate dose to response. Pellet re-implantation is scheduled by symptom return and follow-up labs, not a fixed calendar.

Safety, evidence, and compliance

Bioidentical hormone therapy carries the same risk classes as any hormone therapy — including cardiovascular, thromboembolic, and hormone-sensitive cancer risks — modified by hormone, dose, route, and personal history. Our clinic does not advertise compounded bioidentical products as safer or more effective than FDA-approved preparations; the evidence base does not support that claim.

Compounded preparations are dispensed through licensed compounding pharmacies under state regulation. Every protocol begins with a physician evaluation, baseline labs, and a documented benefit-risk review.

Your Miami bioidentical hormone physician

Dr. Placeholder, MD — Medical Director at Strong Health Miami. Medical Director at Strong Health Miami. Oversees every patient evaluation, lab review, and treatment plan. Real identity and credentials pending board confirmation.

Our Miami location & service area

Strong Health Miami serves patients across the Miami metro, including Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Doral, Aventura, Wynwood, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, Kendall, and Fort Lauderdale. Telehealth follow-ups are offered statewide in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What are bioidentical hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are plant-derived compounds — typically from soy or yam — whose molecular structure is identical to the hormones the human body produces. The most commonly prescribed bioidentical forms include estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. At Strong Health Miami, bioidentical preparations are physician-prescribed and dispensed by a licensed compounding pharmacy.

How are bioidentical hormones different from synthetic HRT?

Bioidentical means the molecule itself is identical to endogenous human hormones. Many conventional HRT products (e.g., conjugated equine estrogens, medroxyprogesterone) use molecules that differ slightly. Bioidentical preparations may be made in standardized FDA-approved forms (estradiol patches, micronized progesterone) or compounded preparations tailored to individual dosing.

Are bioidentical hormones FDA-approved?

Several bioidentical hormone products are FDA-approved — including estradiol patches, gels, and micronized oral progesterone. Compounded bioidentical preparations, including most custom pellets and creams, are prepared by licensed pharmacies under state regulation and are not individually FDA-approved. Your physician will review which form fits your protocol.

Who is a candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement in Miami?

Adults with lab-confirmed hormone deficiency or perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms that interfere with quality of life are typical candidates. We screen for contraindications — including hormone-sensitive cancers, active thromboembolic disease, uncontrolled liver disease, and pregnancy — before starting any protocol.

What forms of bioidentical hormones do you offer?

Pellets implanted subcutaneously (3–6 month duration), compounded creams and gels (daily transdermal), injections for testosterone, and oral micronized progesterone are all available. Your physician will recommend a form based on the hormone, your goals, lifestyle, and clinical picture.

How are bioidentical hormone pellets inserted?

Pellet insertion is a brief in-office procedure. The skin over the upper buttock is numbed with local anesthetic, a small incision is made, and pellets the size of a grain of rice are placed in the subcutaneous tissue. The site is closed with a steri-strip. Most patients return to normal activity the next day.

How long do bioidentical hormone pellets last?

Most testosterone pellets release a therapeutic dose for 3–5 months in men and 3–4 months in women. Estradiol pellets typically last 3–4 months. Re-implantation is scheduled based on symptom recurrence and follow-up labs, not a fixed calendar.

Are bioidentical hormones safer than synthetic hormones?

The published literature does not establish a clear safety advantage for compounded bioidentical preparations over FDA-approved hormone therapy. Risks — including breast cancer, cardiovascular events, and thromboembolism — depend on the hormone, dose, route, duration, and individual risk factors. Your physician will review benefits and risks specific to your situation.

Does insurance cover bioidentical hormone therapy?

Strong Health Miami operates as a self-pay clinic. Some FDA-approved bioidentical products may be covered by insurance under specific diagnosis codes; compounded preparations are typically not covered. We provide an itemized superbill on request for out-of-network reimbursement.

What lab work do you order for bioidentical hormone therapy?

Baseline labs typically include estradiol, progesterone, total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, TSH, free T4, free T3, CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, vitamin D, and PSA (men ≥40). We re-check the relevant hormone levels at 6 and 12 weeks and then every 3–6 months on maintenance.