HORMONE THERAPY AFTERCARE (PELLETS, INJECTIONS, CREAMS)

What happened

Customized hormones were delivered to support energy, mood, metabolism, and libido. Follow-up labs fine-tune dosing.

Pellet patients

Site care

• Keep dressing dry for 24 hours.

• No soaking, pools, or hot tubs for 72 hours.

• Avoid heavy lower-body exercise for 3 to 5 days.

• Expect mild soreness or a firm ridge for 1 to 2 weeks.

Injection patients

Technique

• Rotate sites. Abdomen, thigh, or glute depending on hormone.

• Inject on schedule. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless near the next dose. Do not double dose.

Avoid

• Alcohol 24 hours before and after if you are sensitive to injection reactions.

Topical patients

Application

• Apply to clean, dry skin in the prescribed area.

• Wash hands thoroughly after application.

• Let the area dry before dressing.

• Avoid skin-to-skin transfer to children or pets.

Lifestyle to support balance

• Protein with each meal, fiber daily, and hydration.

• Resistance training 2 to 3 days per week.

• Prioritize sleep consistency.

Labs and follow-up

• Recheck labs at 8 to 12 weeks after starting or changing dose.

• Track energy, sleep, mood, libido, hair, and skin changes to discuss at follow-up.

Red flags

• Calf pain or swelling, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe acne or hair shedding, jaundice, persistent abnormal bleeding. Contact Anova.

Results timeline

• Many notice improvements within 2 to 4 weeks.

• Full optimization 8 to 12 weeks.