Hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate many critical bodily functions. Bioidentical hormones are identical in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. As we age or due to medical conditions, hormonal imbalances can occur causing undesirable symptoms. Replacing deficient hormones can provide significant benefits and relief.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves supplementing hormones that are depleted or out of balance. BHRT utilizes custom compounded bioidentical hormones tailored to match the body's natural hormones at the molecular level. This provides optimal physiological results with minimal side effects compared to synthetic hormone drugs.
BHRT is used to treat common hormonal imbalances including:
Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, called male andropause or hypogonadism. Low testosterone can cause:
Testosterone replacement therapy is aimed at returning testosterone levels to normal healthy physiologic range. Custom compounded bioidentical testosterone is the preferred treatment which is safer and more effective than synthetic testosterone injections or gels.
Menopause marks the end of a women's reproductive years involving a significant drop in estrogen and progesterone levels. Menopausal symptoms include:
Bioidentical estrogen and progesterone therapy can provide immense relief by replacing the exact hormones that decline during menopause. Custom compounded bioidentical hormones closely mimic the natural cyclical levels in younger women leading to better patient outcomes.
In addition to sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen, many other vital hormones decline with age and can be supplemented, including:
Getting testing to identify hormone deficiencies is the first step. Under a doctor's supervision, imbalances can then be corrected with custom bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to the patient's needs.
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