Hormone Replacement

Pellet Insertion Care Instructions for Men 

❖Your insertion site has been covered with two layers of bandages: Do not disturb this dressing for 7 days. 

Apply an ice pack for 20-minute intervals several hours post-procedure to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. Position the pack next to the dressing on the outside of the hip. Continue using ice packs for the first couple of days as needed. Avoid placing the pack directly on bare skin.

❖ No tub baths, hot tubs, or swimming pools for 7 days. You may shower, but do not scrub the site until the incision is well healed (about 7 days).

❖ No major exercises for the incision area for 7 days. This includes running, elliptical, squats, lunges, etc. You can do moderate upper body work and walking.

❖The insertion site by be uncomfortable for up to 2-3 weeks. This is normal.

❖ If there is itching or redness you may take Benadryl 25-50 mg every 6 hours for relief.

❖ For discomfort you may take over the counter strength Tylenol or Motrin as directed on the container.

❖ You may experience bruising, swelling, and/or redness of the insertion site which may last from a few days to 3 weeks, this is normal.

❖ You may notice some pinkish or slightly bloody discoloration of the outer bandage, this is normal. If you experience heavy bleeding from the incision site apply firm pressure to the area for 5-10 minutes. If the bleeding does not subside or the dressing becomes completely soaked with blood contact our office or text Nina’s phone for assistance.

❖ Contact the office if you notice any extreme or increasing redness, swelling, heat or pus draining from the incision site. This may indicate an infection that might warrant treatment with antibiotics. Please call at (617)308-2883 or text at (617) 579-8440 during business hours or text Nina’s phone (after business hours) if you experience any problems or have concerns about your incision site.

Reminders: Remember to go for your post‐insertion blood work 6 weeks after your 1st pellet insertion. Schedule your next pellet insertion when you begin feeling symptoms that your hormone levels are falling, typically this occurs 4-6 months after an insertion.