What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?

Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. At Desert Sands, we offer BioTE bioidentical pellet therapy — small pellets inserted under the skin that release hormones consistently over three to six months, closely mimicking the body's natural release pattern.

Is HRT available for both men and women?

Yes. We provide hormone optimization programs for both men and women. Women are commonly treated for perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Men are commonly treated for low testosterone, or andropause. Treatment is always tailored to lab results and individual goals.

How do I start hormone replacement therapy at Desert Sands?

Every patient starts with a comprehensive lab panel to evaluate current hormone levels. Our medical director Dr. Eric Evans, MD reviews results and works with you to design a personalized treatment plan. We offer traditional options — creams, patches, oral medications, and injectables — as well as BioTE bioidentical pellets.

How long does a BioTE pellet last?

BioTE pellets are typically replaced every three to six months depending on your body's absorption rate and individual hormone needs. The pellet is inserted subcutaneously (usually near the hip) in a brief, minimally invasive in-office procedure.

Is hormone therapy supervised by a doctor?

Yes. All hormone programs at Desert Sands are overseen by our medical director, Dr. Eric Evans, MD, a board-certified physician. Treatment always begins with lab work and a thorough evaluation before any protocol is prescribed.

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Overview

What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) restores hormone levels that naturally decline with age, addressing symptoms that affect daily life — from fatigue and weight gain to mood instability and low libido. At Desert Sands, we take a comprehensive, lab-first approach: we never prescribe without data.

We offer both traditional delivery methods (creams, patches, oral medications, and injectables) and the more advanced bioidentical pellet option through our BioTE partnership. Every protocol is built around your individual lab results, health history, and goals.

Comprehensive hormone panel before any treatment begins
Both traditional and bioidentical (BioTE pellet) options available
Programs for men and women
Ongoing monitoring and dose adjustments as needed
All protocols supervised by Dr. Eric Evans, MD

Hormone replacement therapy at Desert Sands Aesthetics & Laser, St. George Utah

Who We Treat

HRT for men & women.

Hormone imbalances affect both men and women — often in different ways. We treat both with programs tailored to the specific hormones and symptoms involved.

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Wellness & Hormones

HRT for Women

Perimenopause and menopause bring significant hormonal shifts that affect energy, mood, sleep, weight, and intimacy. We restore balance so you can feel like yourself again.

Estrogen & progesterone optimization
Testosterone therapy for women
Menopause & perimenopause management
Improved sleep, mood, and libido
Bone density and cardiovascular support

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Wellness & Hormones

HRT for Men

Low testosterone (andropause) develops gradually, making it easy to dismiss as normal aging. Restoring optimal levels can dramatically improve energy, strength, focus, and vitality.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)
Low-T evaluation & lab workup
Improved energy, muscle mass & strength
Enhanced mood, drive & mental clarity
Sexual health & libido support

Delivery Options

Traditional & bioidentical options.

We offer the full spectrum of hormone delivery methods, allowing us to match the right approach to your lifestyle, preferences, and physiology.

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Bioidentical Pellets

The BioTE pellet is inserted subcutaneously — usually near the hip — in a brief in-office procedure. It releases hormones consistently over 3–6 months, closely mimicking the body's natural delivery pattern. No daily dosing required.

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Topical Creams & Patches

Applied to the skin daily or weekly, creams and patches offer convenient, non-invasive hormone delivery. Levels absorb transdermally into the bloodstream for steady baseline support.

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Oral Medications

Oral hormone preparations provide a familiar, straightforward route for patients who prefer a traditional pill-based approach. Dosing is personalized to your lab values and treatment response.

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Injectable Therapy

Hormone injections deliver precise, controlled doses directly into the muscle. Often used for testosterone therapy in men, injections allow accurate dosing and predictable absorption.

BioTE Partnership

The BioTE difference.

Desert Sands is a certified BioTE provider — one of a select group of practices in Southern Utah offering this advanced bioidentical pellet system. BioTE uses compounded hormones that are molecularly identical to those your body produces, delivering a more natural hormonal response than synthetic alternatives.

The pellet is roughly the size of a grain of rice and is inserted under the skin in a quick, minimally invasive in-office procedure. Once placed, it releases a steady, physiologic dose of hormones for three to six months — no daily pills, no fluctuating levels, no forgetting a dose.

Molecularly identical to your body's own hormones
Consistent delivery — no peaks and valleys
3–6 month duration per insertion
Quick, minimally invasive in-office procedure
Dosing calibrated to your individual lab results

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How It Works

From your first visit to feeling better.

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Comprehensive Lab Panel

Every HRT journey at Desert Sands begins with a thorough hormone lab panel. We evaluate testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, cortisol, and other key markers to understand exactly where your levels stand.

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Physician Review & Planning

Dr. Eric Evans, MD reviews your results alongside your symptoms, health history, and goals to design a personalized protocol. We explain every choice — what we're prescribing, why, and what to expect.

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Treatment & Ongoing Care

Your protocol begins — whether that's a pellet insertion, topical, injectable, or oral therapy. We schedule follow-up labs to monitor your response and fine-tune your dosage over time for optimal results.

Why Desert Sands

Care you can trust.

Desert Sands Aesthetics & Laser is a premium, locally owned med spa founded in 2020 and voted Best of Southern Utah five years running (2021–2025). Hormone treatments are led by Shannon Evans, RN, BSN, a registered nurse with twenty-eight years of healthcare experience, under the supervision of medical director Dr. Eric Evans, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist.

We are among the very few practices in Southern Utah able to offer treatment under MD-supervised anesthesia for patients who desire a completely comfortable experience. We dose conservatively, never over-treat, and build every plan around the individual in front of us.