Hormone Replacement Therapy
5 Facts About Bio identical Hormones Every Woman Should Know
Over 15 years ago, longitudinal research results published by the Women’s Health Initiative revealed that menopausal women taking synthetic estrogen such as Prempro or Premarin were at an increased risk for suffering strokes, breast cancer and heart disease.1 Prior to the WHI’s seminal study on pharmaceutical hormones made with conjugated horse estrogens, millions of women in the U.S. were taking these hormones for relief from perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Today, that number has dropped significantly due to women understanding they could be putting their health at risk by taking synthetic hormones.
Since then, women have been searching for safer alternatives to treating hot flashes, weight gain, irritability, moodiness and other signs of menopause. Fortunately, bio identical hormones developed and perfected by physicians during the 90s are now the most popular form of hormone replacement therapy for women.
Facts About Bio identical Hormones Every Woman Should Know
Fact #1. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones made by your body are molecules composed of cholesterol-like (steroid) substances. These hormone molecules are perfectly shaped to plug into receptors located all over the body. Unless a receptor is specifically shaped to accept a certain hormone molecule, that receptor will be unable to absorb and utilize the benefits of that hormone.2
Fact #2. Prescribed hormones containing conjugated horse estrogens do not exactly match the shape of hormone receptors in your body. Consequently, synthetic hormones “struggle” to force themselves to be accepted by receptors. Endocrinologists think this mismatch between synthetic hormones and hormone receptors is what causes the systemic inflammation and cellular disruptions behind the development of cancer, heart disease and stroke in women using prescription hormones.3
Fact #3. Bio identical hormones are just that–identical to the molecular structure of hormones made by your body. In fact, hormone receptors in tissues and organs readily accept bioidentical hormones like they are natural hormones. This means your body recognizes bio identical hormones as being naturally produced hormones. As a result, none of the inflammatory processes occur when women opt for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).4
Fact #4. Identical to naturally produced hormones, bio identical hormones are made with phytochemicals found in plants, mostly yams and soy. After undergoing a simple processing procedure, these plant chemicals not only mimic the benefits provided by estrogen, progesterone and testosterone but also adopt specific structures that “fit” into receptors perfectly.5
Fact #5. BHRT will not increase your risk for breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. What bioidentical hormone replacement therapy will do for perimenopausal and menopausal women is:
- Alleviate hot flashes, moodiness and bloating
- Improve cognition, memory and concentration (no more “foggy” brain!)
- Improve bone health and bone density (may delay or help prevent osteoporosis in women at risk for bone disease)
- Increase energy and metabolism levels
- Regulate cholesterol levels (lower bad cholesterol but raise good cholesterol)
- Increase libido/improves vaginal lubrication for more enjoyable sexual intercourse
A safe, effective and physician-recommended way to restore normal hormone levels lost to menopause or andropause (male menopause), BHRT is administered via a pea-sized pellet placed just under your skin. Each pellet is customized to deliver the exact amount of hormones your body needs. A saliva test will tell your doctor how much estrogen, progesterone or testosterone you need to overcome hormonal deficiencies. Bio identical hormones are then compounded and placed in pellets to address your unique hormonal needs.
BHRT pellets are formulated to release bio identical hormones as your body requires them. Prescription hormone pills provide hormones only in spurts, which can cause a “rollercoaster” effect of ongoing symptoms punctuated by short periods of relief from symptoms.
If you are currently taking synthetic hormones or want to start improving your overall health and well-being with bioidentical hormone therapy, contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment.
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c5 Facts About Bio identical Hormones Every Woman Should Know
Over 15 years ago, longitudinal research results published by the Women’s Health Initiative revealed that menopausal women taking synthetic estrogen such as Prempro or Premarin were at an increased risk for suffering strokes, breast cancer and heart disease.1 Prior to the WHI’s seminal study on pharmaceutical hormones made with conjugated horse estrogens, millions of women in the U.S. were taking these hormones for relief from perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Today, that number has dropped significantly due to women understanding they could be putting their health at risk by taking synthetic hormones.
Since then, women have been searching for safer alternatives to treating hot flashes, weight gain, irritability, moodiness and other signs of menopause. Fortunately, bio identical hormones developed and perfected by physicians during the 90s are now the most popular form of hormone replacement therapy for women.
Facts About Bio identical Hormones Every Woman Should Know
Fact #1. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones made by your body are molecules composed of cholesterol-like (steroid) substances. These hormone molecules are perfectly shaped to plug into receptors located all over the body. Unless a receptor is specifically shaped to accept a certain hormone molecule, that receptor will be unable to absorb and utilize the benefits of that hormone.2
Fact #2. Prescribed hormones containing conjugated horse estrogens do not exactly match the shape of hormone receptors in your body. Consequently, synthetic hormones “struggle” to force themselves to be accepted by receptors. Endocrinologists think this mismatch between synthetic hormones and hormone receptors is what causes the systemic inflammation and cellular disruptions behind the development of cancer, heart disease and stroke in women using prescription hormones.3
Fact #3. Bio identical hormones are just that–identical to the molecular structure of hormones made by your body. In fact, hormone receptors in tissues and organs readily accept bioidentical hormones like they are natural hormones. This means your body recognizes bio identical hormones as being naturally produced hormones. As a result, none of the inflammatory processes occur when women opt for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).4
Fact #4. Identical to naturally produced hormones, bio identical hormones are made with phytochemicals found in plants, mostly yams and soy. After undergoing a simple processing procedure, these plant chemicals not only mimic the benefits provided by estrogen, progesterone and testosterone but also adopt specific structures that “fit” into receptors perfectly.5
Fact #5. BHRT will not increase your risk for breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. What bioidentical hormone replacement therapy will do for perimenopausal and menopausal women is:
- Alleviate hot flashes, moodiness and bloating
- Improve cognition, memory and concentration (no more “foggy” brain!)
- Improve bone health and bone density (may delay or help prevent osteoporosis in women at risk for bone disease)
- Increase energy and metabolism levels
- Regulate cholesterol levels (lower bad cholesterol but raise good cholesterol)
- Increase libido/improves vaginal lubrication for more enjoyable sexual intercourse
A safe, effective and physician-recommended way to restore normal hormone levels lost to menopause or andropause (male menopause), BHRT is administered via a pea-sized pellet placed just under your skin. Each pellet is customized to deliver the exact amount of hormones your body needs. A saliva test will tell your doctor how much estrogen, progesterone or testosterone you need to overcome hormonal deficiencies. Bio identical hormones are then compounded and placed in pellets to address your unique hormonal needs.
BHRT pellets are formulated to release bio identical hormones as your body requires them. Prescription hormone pills provide hormones only in spurts, which can cause a “rollercoaster” effect of ongoing symptoms punctuated by short periods of relief from symptoms.
If you are currently taking synthetic hormones or want to start improving your overall health and well-being with bioidentical hormone therapy, contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment.
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