Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Changes to your body are inevitable, but feeling bad doesn't have to be. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) returns your body to the optimal hormone levels you used to have. Supplementing estrogen can help alleviate the discomfort associated with menopause, help you achieve balance, and give you an improved sense of well-being.
HRT FACTS
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
Decreased Menopausal symptoms
HRT can reduce or even eliminate symptoms of menopause such as hot-flashes and sleep disturbance
Improved Mood
HRT has been shown to improve mood symptoms reported with menopause
Improved Sexual Function
Customized HRT can improve symptoms of vaginal dryness and low libido.
Healthy Bones
HRT can replace the female hormones responsible for healthy bones.
Improved Metabolic Health
HRT has been demonstrated to reduce blood sugar and diabetes in eligible women.
Heart Health
Women who start hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause have a reduced risk of heart attacks - the number one killer of American women.
Hormone Options
Bioidentical Estrogen
There are a number of FDA approved Bioidentical Estrogen products available in oral tablets, wearable patches, and vaginal suppositories. Estrogen therapy can be utilized alone in menopausal women without a uterus.
Bioidentical Progesterone
Bioidentical Progesterone therapy can be used in combination with Estrogen for HRT in menopausal women with a uterus.
Compounded Bioidentical Hormones
These formulations are compounded by specialty pharmacies and can be tailored to an individual's needs.
Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone Therapy can be taken alone or with Estrogen/progesterone for improved sexual desire and function.
How it works:
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Frequently asked questions
Learn more about BHRT
What is Menopause/Perimenopause?
Menopause is defined as going one year without a period in the absence of another medical explanation. Perimenopause is the transition that leads up to menopause and is often associated with irregular periods and menopause symptoms. Menopause is caused by the a nature decline of the female hormones Estrogen and Progesterone that occurs with age.
What are the Symptoms of Menopause?
Symptoms of Menopause include hot-flashes, poor sleep, mood disturbances, and vaginal dryness. In addition to physical symptoms, women who enter menopause are at higher risk for a number of medical conditions including osteoporosis (thinning bones), heart disease and cancer.
How do you treat Menopausal Symptoms
The mainstay of treating menopausal related symptoms is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Bioidentical hormones have the same structure as your own natural hormones to provide relief of symptoms while minimizing side effects.
What are the Benefits of BHRT
Benefits of BHRT include:
- Reduced Hot-flashes
- Improved Sleep
- Improved Mood
- Healthier Bones
- Improved Heart Health
- Reduction in the risk of Colon Cancer.
What are the risks of BHRT?
Potential Risks of BHRT include
- Increased risk of Blood Clots
- Increased risk of Stroke
- Increased risk of Breast Cancer
Who should Avoid BHRT?
BHRT should be avoided in patients who have
- A history of breast cancer
- History of Blood Clots or Stroke
- Liver Disease
- Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding
- Endometrial Cancer.
What are my options for BHRT
BHRT is readily available by prescription and in many cases will be covered by insurance. There are a number of different formulations including oral pills, topical creams and patches, and vaginal suppositories. Bespoke compounded hormone formulations can be ordered by request. To learn more about BHRT options and which ones may be best for you, please make an appointment with our Valuemed Team.
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