Thinking about starting hormone therapy? Wondering if testosterone pellets are right for you?

In this episode, Juanique and Dr. Brian Rodgers unpack the real story behind bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—with a specific focus on pellet therapy. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, dealing with low libido, or chasing energy and mood stability, this conversation covers what hormone therapy can and can’t do.

They explain why so many people don’t feel better on pellets, why hormone imbalance symptoms are often misunderstood, and how gut, liver, adrenal, and mitochondrial health play a critical role in getting real results.

What we cover in this episode:
• What bioidentical hormone pellets are and how they work
• Testosterone therapy for women—who it’s for and when it backfires
• Common HRT mistakes that lead to estrogen dominance and symptom flares
• How to support detox pathways before starting hormone therapy
• Why gut and liver function determine how your body handles hormones
• The difference between symptom relief and true hormone balance
• DIM, methylation, and why your hormones might be getting recycled
• When pellets work—and what to fix first if they don’t

Timestamps:
• 03:00 – Hormone pellet basics: how they’re made and how long they last
• 06:30 – Jumping into HRT too early: what most people get wrong
• 14:00 – Detox, DIM, and liver support: how to prep the body
• 22:30 – Women and testosterone: the case for and against
• 29:00 – Recirculation risks: why symptoms flare post-pellet
• 35:00 – How to fix hormone issues from the ground up
• 45:00 – Final thoughts: test properly, follow the order of healing

Key phrases this episode touches on:

• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women
• Hormone imbalance symptoms
• Estrogen dominance and perimenopause
• Testosterone therapy for energy and libido
• Detox before hormone therapy
• Root cause approaches to HRT
• Hormone pellets pros and cons

This episode is essential if you’re considering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weighing the pros and cons of hormone pellet therapy, or wondering if testosterone therapy for women is the right step for you. You’ll learn why symptoms like low energy, mood swings, and estrogen dominance can’t be fixed with pellets alone—and what to do instead for real, lasting hormone balance.

Resources & Links:

• Book a consult with Dr. Rodgers at Provo Health: 801-691-1765
• Join the final live cohort of Gutsy Health Academy: https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/gutsyhealthacademy

Related episodes to listen to next:

• Sex Hormone: Sex Hormones: The Final Layer in the Order of Healing with Dr. Rodgers
• Thyroid Health Series (Part 1 & 2)

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