What are the benefits of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
- Re-establishes the hormonal balance
- Fewer side effects versus synthetic derivatives
- Protection against heart disease
- Reduced risk of breast cancer
- Improved cholesterol and lipid profile
List some of the possible symptoms related to hormone deficiency during a feminine life cycle.
- Dysmenorrhea (cramps)
- Depression
- Vaginal thinning/dryness
- Premenopausal
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Memory lapses
- Painful intercourse
- Weight gain
- Infertility/Endometriosis
- Insomnia
- Hot flashes
- Mood swings
- Irregular periods
- Heart disease
- Night sweats
- Reduced libido
- Fibrocystic breast
- Osteoporosis
What are the three typical hormones prescribed for BHRT?
They are progesterone, androgens and estrogen.
BHRT is made of natural progesterone, estrogens and androgens as single or multiple-ingredient prescriptions. Because these hormones cannot be patented, the larger drug companies have shown little to no interest in the development and marketing of bio-identical products.
What is Progesterone?
Progesterone is one of several sex hormones made by the human body. As women enter menopause, their levels of progesterone and other sex hormones decrease. This often leads to unwanted symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, breast tenderness, low libido, depression, anxiety, food cravings, insomnia, cramps, emotional swings, weight gain and bloating.What is the role of Progesterone in hormone replacement therapy?
- Aids in the function of thyroid hormone
- Helps enhance energy and sex drive
- Reduces the risk of heart attacks in postmenopausal women through cardiovascular protection
- Protects against breast cancer and endometrial cancer
What is Androgen?
Testosterone, an androgen hormone, is an important hormone in women and men. It is important to the integrity of skin, muscle and bone. It can also protect against osteoporosis, obesity and diabetes - as well as loss of immune function.What is the role of Testosterone in hormone replacement therapy?
- Enhances libido
- Improves energy level and mental alertness
- Increases lean muscle mass and loss of excessive fat
- Enhances bone building (through increased calcium retention)
- Provides cardiovascular protection (through lower cholesterol)
What is Estrogen?
The term "estrogen" refers to a group of related hormones, each with a unique activity. The three main estrogens women produce are: Estrone (E-1), Estradiol (E-2), Estriol (E-3).What is the role of Estrogen in hormone replacement therapy?
- Relief of menopausal symptoms, by re-establishing normal balance
- Reducing bone loss
- Increasing HDL ("good" cholesterol) while decreasing LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
- Aid in decreasing blood pressure and reducing plaque in the arteries
- Improves mood, energy levels and sleep patterns, as well as improving memory and cognitive function
- Reducing the severity of, or the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
In order for us to determine if you are a candidate for hormone replacement therapy, please complete the following forms and schedule with us for an evaluation.
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