Who needs Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
Almost all of us over the age of 40 (and in many cases over 30) begin to experience hormone imbalance. Over our lifetime, we are exposed to environmental and dietary toxins, which contribute to the natural decline of hormones as we age. In order to balance your hormones for optimal health and wellness, it is critical to be evaluated by a highly trained physician – including comprehensive lab testing and in depth initial questionnaires – prior to creating a personalized treatment plan.
NATURAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT FROM THE EXPERTS
Although synthetic and natural hormone replacement therapies (HRT) both aim to help women and men find relief during the transitional years of menopause and andropause, the two methods are vastly different in terms of their safety and efficacy.
BENEFITS OF HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
The benefits of bioidentical hormones far outweigh the risks. Bioidentical hormones are most commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women and men, such as hot flashes, night sweats, loss of libido, fatigue, weight gain, mood swings and irritability.
HRT SIDE EFFECTS
Synthetic hormones are synthesized in a lab and are typically derived from plant progesterone and animal estrogens (phytoestrogens). Synthetic hormones are very near – but not identical – to the molecular structure of the hormones produced within the human body.
HORMONAL BALANCE
There are many factors in your daily life which can disrupt your optimal hormone balance, from an increase in stress levels to just growing older. The symptoms of the resulting imbalance can have a very detrimental effect on your life.