What are bioidentical hormones?
Your body produces hormones that send messages telling your body how to function. Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure as the hormones your body produces. They restore balance without the negative side effects of synthetic hormone therapy. They are based on compounds found in plants (usually soybeans or wild yams).
Do bioidentical hormones really work?
When you age, your body’s natural hormones decrease and start to cause negative symptoms. Fatigue, decreased libido, fibromyalgia, depression, and anxiety. Testosterone deficiency and erectile dysfunction in men; infertility, PCOS, and PMS in women.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy gives you your youthful benefits back. BHRT recipients have seen increased energy levels, libido, mood, and concentration. Men have seen increased testosterone and healing from erectile dysfunction. Women have seen decreased symptoms in PMS, PCOS, menopause, and infertility.
Why are bioidentical hormones better than synthetic hormones?
Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical and molecular structure as your body’s natural hormones. They fit your body's receptor sites perfectly. Your body can’t tell the difference between natural hormones and bioidentical hormones.
Synthetic hormones resemble natural hormones but are not an exact match. They don’t have the same reaction in every circumstance and can cause risky side effects.
How long do I have to be on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
Since your body’s hormones decrease with age, it’s best that you don’t stop BHRT. If you do, your body’s hormone levels will return to their depleted state.
Are bioidentical hormones FDA approved?
Both bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones are approved by the FDA.
Are there any health conditions that prevent the use of bioidentical hormones?
Anyone can receive bioidentical hormone replacement therapy regardless of any health conditions. BHRT can often reduce the risk of health concerns.
Are there any side effects to bioidentical hormones?
There can be short-term side effects to BHRT as your body adjusts (e.g. joint aches). But people rarely report long-term, negative side effects.
How are bioidentical hormones administered?
Transdermal creams
Oral Capsules
Subcutaneous injections
Intramuscular injections
Subcutaneous pellets
