What is pellet hormone replacement therapy, and who is eligible in Europe?

Pellet hormone replacement therapy explained: subcutaneous hormone implants, testosterone pellets, oestradiol pellets, dosing control, and prescribing criteria.

In this episode, we outline how pellet hormone therapy works and how doctors assess suitability under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What hormone pellets are (small implants inserted under the skin)

• How they release testosterone or oestrogen over several months

• The difference between pellets and gels, patches, or injections

• Potential benefits and limitations of long-acting delivery

• Risks such as infection at insertion site, dosing inflexibility, or side effects

• Monitoring requirements: blood hormone levels, haematocrit ...