Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
(BHRT)
All Natural and Safe
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a natural solution to hormonal imbalance and relief from the very unpleasant symptoms caused by unbalanced hormones. Unlike the conventional hormone replacement therapy, which uses synthetic hormones and should not be mistaken for bioidentical hormones, BHRT is designed to custom fit and suit your individual needs. Bioidentical hormones are an exact replica of the hormones that are naturally produced by the body. They are made from soy, yams, and other plant extracts which are changed in a lab to be biologically identical, molecule by molecule, to the same hormones your body makes. Bioidentical hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, have been proven safe as well as effective and have been shown to have a positive impact on diseases like osteoporosis and prostate cancer. On the other hand, research and studies have concluded that synthetic hormones, such as birth control pills, can increase the likelihood of various types of cancers and heart disease.
Aside from the unbearable symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and andropause; hormonal imbalances are the beginning of a variety of chronic health problems and may increase your risk of serious diseases.
Beneficial For Women & Men
Both men and women have found Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to be beneficial. A majority of the women using BHRT suffer from symptoms of perimenopause (early menopause), menopause, and severe PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Mainly these symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, memory loss, mood swings, weight gain, and low libido. For men it’s called andropause (male menopause) and the usual symptoms they suffer include weight gain/muscle loss, fatigue, urinary problems, decreased or lost libido, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, irritability, and sleep problems. The symptoms are typically gradual for men and may not be noticed or recognized initially. Studies have shown that there is a connection between these symptoms and your stress levels, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and the amount of toxins that your body is exposed to daily.
Beneficial For Women & Men
Both men and women have found Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to be beneficial. A majority of the women using BHRT suffer from symptoms of perimenopause (early menopause), menopause, and severe PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Mainly these symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, memory loss, mood swings, weight gain, and low libido. For men it’s called andropause (male menopause) and the usual symptoms they suffer include weight gain/muscle loss, fatigue, urinary problems, decreased or lost libido, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, irritability, and sleep problems. The symptoms are typically gradual for men and may not be noticed or recognized initially. Studies have shown that there is a connection between these symptoms and your stress levels, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and the amount of toxins that your body is exposed to daily.
Hormone Levels Begin To Decline After Mid 20′s
The natural hormones in your body begin to decline after your mid 20′s and symptoms of hormone imbalance are frequently present by your mid 30′s. A person often starts hormone replacement between the ages of 35 and 40. It is recommended that a person have their hormone levels checked by the age of 40. Earlier of course if symptoms of menopause or andropause start to become present. Getting levels checked while you still feel good gives you a “baseline” that can be useful for comparison when your hormones begin to decline.
Unfortunately, more often than not, people mistake symptoms of hormonal imbalance with signs of aging. Therefore, they will suffer with these symptoms thinking it’s just a natural part of aging and there’s nothing that can prevent it. While it may be true that we cannot stop our bodies from aging, it is not true that we must suffer.
Custom Designed For Your Individual Needs
Once your hormone levels are tested a compounding pharmacist will then create a bioidentical hormone regimen to suit your individual needs based on your hormone levels. This regimen can include one or a combination of hormone pills, hormone creams, hormone patches, self-injection or pellet therapy. Along with the bioidentical hormone, the physician will determine which supplements you need, create a nutritional plan and exercise plan that is right for you, and will schedule you for routine follow-up visits that are very important and necessary to monitor your hormone levels and record your progress. Results may take up to 3-6 months, although many patients have noticed results much sooner, depending on each individual and the hormone therapy used.
A saliva, urine, and blood test along with a consultation with the Doctor is all it takes to get you started on your way to taking control of your body back and living a better quality of life. The quality of life you deserve!
