From night sweats and fatigue to mood swings and irritability, many women experience a wide range of symptoms that prevents them from enjoying everyday life as they enter menopause.
For decades, traditional hormone replacement therapy was the go-to recommendation from physicians when it came to treating menopausal symptoms, but today’s woman is looking for something safer, more natural and less detrimental to her long-term health. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy or BHRT may be the solution.
Bio-identical hormones are drawn from nature, such as hormones from wild yams. Synthetics are typically made using hormones from pregnant mares, and while it might seem that an animal substitute would work better than a plant-based one, the hormones that are created from plant-based sources are actually identical to a woman’s natural hormones on a molecular level. The body responds better to bio-identical treatment options because it can’t distinguish between the BHRT and what the ovaries would naturally produce.
BHRT is administered in four ways:
Each method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. For example, creams and pills can be ineffective if not administered appropriately, but pills are the most common hormone replacement option. However, pellet therapy is particularly effective because the pellets are placed under the skin, and they administer a correct dosage of hormones in response to the body’s needs. Your doctor can discuss each option with you if you feel that BHRT may improve your life.
Hormone replacement therapy or BHRT counteracts the effects of aging by mimicking your body’s hormone production. In women, hormone imbalance treatment essentially takes up the role of ovaries by balancing out progesterone and estrogen levels. Once the hormone levels are balanced, there’s no biological need to feel the emotional or physical effects of menopause.
Your doctor may have recommended synthetic hormone therapies to you, but natural HRT works differently. Synthetic treatments work for many people, but they don’t offer the same benefits as natural BHRT. Made from plant chemicals and designed to mirror your body’s natural rhythm, BHRT treatments give many people relief without the unpleasant side effects of traditional medication. This treatment option is FDA-approved and can be performed by licensed practitioners at specialty clinics like ours.
If you’re interested in learning more about natural BHRT, contact HWC of Texas. Our San Antonio and Austin branches are happy to schedule informational sessions so that you can learn more about our unique treatment plans and services. Natural BHRT helps millions of men and women experience fewer painful symptoms and enjoy the benefits of aging rather than just the consequences. With hormone replacement therapy, you might just feel like yourself again.
Unlike traditional hormone replacement options, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is tailored to each patient on an individual basis. A clinician will test your hormone levels, determine the issues that are most pressing to you and write a prescription for BHRT that addresses those concerns. A compounding pharmacy then fills the order. Bio-identical hormones are a safer option for many patients because they mimic the body’s natural hormone production. As a result, you won’t need as many treatments. Synthetic hormone therapy works on the premise that you need as little as possible for as short a duration as possible. By contrast, bio-identical HRT can be taken for the rest of your life if you need the relief.
There are still controversies associated with BHRT, primarily because individual treatments and compounded hormones are not approved or regulated by the FDA. The reason for this is because each person receives a unique dosage, making it impossible for one regulating agency to monitor and approve each course of treatment.
Pharmaceutical companies may also play a role since bio-identical hormones cannot be patented, and patented treatments drive the prescription medication industry. Synthetic hormones, which can increase the risk of certain cancers and heart disease, are regulated by the FDA. As a patient, you can choose a method that works for you. For thousands of women, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is the answer.
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