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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, insulin, and cortisol play a vital role in nearly every function of the body. When these chemical messengers fall out of balance, it can affect how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Many women begin to wonder whether hormone therapy may be right for them when they notice persistent fatigue, mental fog, or weight changes — even when diet and exercise habits haven’t changed.
Others feel that something still isn’t quite right, despite already being on hormone therapy. And some women remain unsure altogether, having heard conflicting information or concerns about hormone replacement and potential side effects.
For many women experiencing symptoms related to menopausal hormone changes, properly managed hormone therapy can be life-changing — helping them feel more like themselves again.
It’s important to understand that not all hormone replacement approaches are the same.
Here’s How Our BHRT Process Works
We begin by carefully measuring your hormone levels through appropriate testing. Our goal is not to replace everything, but to address only the hormones that are truly deficient or out of balance. Some women require support for multiple hormones, while others may only need one or two adjusted.
We utilize bioidentical hormones, which are designed to match the hormones your body naturally produces. These may be available in FDA-approved formulations through standard pharmacies, or as customized preparations from compounding pharmacies when individualized dosing is necessary.
Throughout treatment, we closely monitor how you feel to ensure symptoms are improving and side effects are minimized.
Follow-up testing allows us to confirm that hormone levels are responding appropriately and to make adjustments when needed.
What Are Bioidentical Hormones?
The term bioidentical refers to hormones that have the same molecular structure as those produced naturally by the body. Because of this, the body is able to recognize and use them in a more natural way.
Bioidentical hormones are originally derived from plant sources such as soy or yam. In a laboratory setting, these compounds are converted into estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone that is structurally identical to the hormones produced by the ovaries.
This differs from synthetic hormones commonly used in traditional hormone therapy, which are chemically altered to mimic hormones but are not exact matches. As a result, their risks, benefits, and how they are measured and adjusted in the body are not the same.
What Can Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Help With?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may help relieve symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause.
There are multiple delivery options available, including:
- oral medications
- topical creams
- patches
- vaginal creams or suppositories
- pellets placed beneath the skin
- sublingual lozenges (troches)
Who May Benefit from BHRT?
Bioidentical hormone therapy may be helpful for adults experiencing symptoms related to hormonal changes over time. This can include concerns such as disrupted sleep, hot flashes or night sweats, changes in energy or libido, mood or cognitive shifts, unexplained weight changes, or other signs of age-related hormone decline.
Because hormone needs vary from person to person, a personalized evaluation and physician guidance are essential before beginning therapy.
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