What is a trocar kit?

A trocar (or trochar) is a medical or veterinary device that is made up of an awl (which may be a metal or plastic sharpened or non-bladed tip), a cannula (essentially a hollow tube), and a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery.

How do you implant hormone pellets?

A small incision is made through the skin where the hormone pellet is inserted. Hormone pellets are similar in size to a grain of rice, so they are completely unnoticeable once placed. Since an incision is made through the skin, the surgery will leave a wound, which usually takes 5 to 7 days to heal completely.

Where do you put hormone pellets?

The most common site of insertion is the upper buttock. Once numb, a small incision is made for the pellets to be inserted. After the pellets are placed, the insertion site is covered with a small bandage. The total procedure takes less than 15 minutes.

What is trocar used for?

Abstract. Trocars are used during laparoscopic procedures and other minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to make small, puncturelike incisions in outer tissue layers. These incisions allow surgeons to insert cannulas through which surgical instruments can be introduced.

How quickly do testosterone pellets work?

Most patients begin to feel the effects of pellet testosterone therapy within four weeks of insertion. Pellets are typically reinserted every three to six months, but we will continually monitor your hormone levels with blood work to confirm that dosage remains correct.

Does pellet insertion hurt?

Is Hormone Pellet Insertion Painful? Most patients experience no pain with their hormone pellet insertion. However, to help alleviate any discomfort, a local anesthetic is applied to the insertion site before the procedure.

Is cannula same as trocar?

Summary. In its simplest configuration, a trocar is a pen-shaped instrument with a sharp triangular point at one end, typically used inside a hollow cylinder, known as a cannula or sleeve, which provides an access port into a cavity during surgery.

How much does a trocar cost?

The average upfront cost of one reusable trocar is $300, but the reusable trocar can last for at least 100 uses if properly cared for, making the per-procedure cost $3.00 (plus the time to clean after each use and the sterilization on-site).

Does insurance pay for BioTE pellets?

Pellet therapy is a cash-based procedure and is not typically covered by health insurance.

Why would a woman get a testosterone pellet?

Sub-dermal testosterone has been used frequently in pre-menopausal women. Testosterone pellets have been shown to relieve migraine or menstrual headaches, improve PMS symptoms, relieve anxiety and depression, increase energy, improve restorative sleep, sex drive, and libido.

What will testosterone do for a woman?

Studies have found that women undergoing testosterone replacement were able to find success in reducing fatigue and depression symptoms, as well as increasing sex drive and improving mood. Additionally, a study of 51 women found that this treatment also brought stronger bones, more muscle mass, and more fat-free mass.

How long does it take for testosterone to work in females?

Moreover, the present data suggest that the increased readiness and activity of the steroid-responsive network induced by testosterone on sexual responding in women takes about 3 to 4½ hours.

What are the side effects of testosterone pellets?

What are the side effects of testosterone pellets?

• sluggishness.
• decreased libido and trouble maintaining an erection.
• loss of energy.
• hair loss.
• an increase in body fat.
• a decrease in muscle mass.
• irritability and depression.