Hormone therapy can help restore normal hormone function and health. Bioidentical hormones have the exact same chemical structure as naturally produced hormones, so the body treats them exactly the same as if they were its own. The best way to administer hormone therapy is through a hormone pellet. The tiny pellet is implanted in body fat in the hip area during a simple in-office procedure. It releases a steady dose of hormone for months, preventing major hormonal swings associated with traditional injections. Pellets usually need to be placed every 3 to 4 months in women and every 5 to 6 months in men.