Why Choose Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical Hormones
Every person experiences a natural decline in hormone levels as a result of the aging process. The term “bioidentical hormones” refers to naturally formed hormones having an identical biological effect and chemical structure to hormones produced in the body. Bioidentical hormones are able to be utilized more thoroughly than synthetically produced hormones.
Hormone Replacement Therapy – HRT
Hormone replacement therapy is used to treat a number of hormonal imbalances and disorders in both women and men. Some of these disorders include menopause, perimenopause, infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome and PMS. Symptoms of these disorders include mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, diminished libido, memory problems, insomnia, weight gain, depression, osteoporosis, PMS, and fibrocystic breast disease. As hormone levels decline, hormone therapy can help replace the hormones that the body requires to function properly.
The medically supervised treatment of these and similar conditions and symptoms using bioidentical hormones is referred to as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). The hormones used to treat these disorders include estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, pregnenolone, and DHEA. The goal of BHRT is not so much to alleviate particular symptoms, although this is an important result, but to restore and maintain proper hormonal levels and balance to improve quality of life. Bioidentical hormones are safer and more effective than synthetic or bio-similar hormones, due to the fact that they are naturally produced and molecularly exactly the same as the hormones produced by the body.
A physician can assess particular needs using a simple blood test, and will create a customized plan to restore natural hormone levels. Following a proper diet and exercise routine are important components of bioidentical hormone therapy. As proper hormone levels are restored, the body will begin to respond better to exercise and good nutrition. This combination will lead to renewed energy levels, youthfulness and vitality.
Both women and men can benefit greatly from the use of bioidentical hormones. Women experiencing early symptoms of menopause can reduce hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain by restoring balanced hormone levels. Men experiencing symptoms of “male menopause” or andropause (weight gain, fatigue, stress, loss of muscle mass, and low libido) also find relief with bioidentical hormones.
