What is Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
It's a natural approach to address the hormonal changes that occur as we age. As our hormone production decreases, many people experience bothersome symptoms like fatigue, memory fog, low libido, hot flashes, night sweats, and weight gain. BHRT, which stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, has been shown in studies to offer relief from these symptoms.
The great thing about BHRT is that it uses hormones that are identical in structure to the ones our bodies naturally produce. These include hormones like thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, growth hormone, melatonin, vitamin D, and DHEA. Unlike synthetic hormones created by pharmaceutical companies, bioidentical hormones are molecularly identical to what our bodies make.
How Does it Work?
Our hormone specialists work closely with each patient to understand their individual goals and develop a personalized treatment plan using bioidentical hormones. BHRT has been found to have positive effects on various aspects of health. It can help decrease visceral fat, improve insulin resistance, reduce anxiety and depression, boost energy, enhance mental capacity, increase muscle strength, enhance libido, improve sleep quality, lower cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, and even benefit the health of skin, hair, and nails.
One advantage of BHRT is that it poses fewer harmful side effects and long-term risks compared to synthetic hormones. Pharmaceutical companies can't patent natural or bioidentical hormones, so their products are synthetic and differ in structure from our body's own hormones. These synthetic hormones can act differently in the body and have been associated with adverse effects.
BHRT can be administered in various forms, such as pills, creams, injections, or pellets. Our goal is to provide you with a natural and personalized approach to hormone balance, helping you feel your best as you age.