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What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
BHRT can be used to boost low hormone levels. It’s most frequently used to ease symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. It may also be used to improve symptoms of cancer treatment or to treat conditions such as:
- insulin resistance
- adrenal and thyroid disorders
- osteoporosis
- fibromyalgia
Bioidentical hormones are lab-produced hormones derived from plants. They are chemically identical to those the human body produces. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are among those most commonly replicated and used in treatment. Bioidentical hormones come in various forms, including:
- pellets
- pills
- patches
- creams
- gels
- injections
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Benefits of BHRT
BHRT is most often used by people experiencing a reduction in hormone levels due to perimenopause or menopause. It’s used to increase the levels of the hormones that have dropped and improve moderate to severe menopause symptoms, including:
- hot flashes
- night sweats
- mood changes
- memory problems
- weight gain
- sleep issues
- reduced interest in sex or pain during sex
In addition to helping with symptoms, hormone replacement therapy may also reduce your risk for diabetes, tooth loss, and cataracts. Anecdotally, some believe that it can help improve skin thickness, hydration, and elasticity, and even reduce wrinkles.
Traditional vs Bioidentical
Bioidentical hormones are different from those used in traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in that they’re identical chemically to those our bodies produce naturally and are made from plants.
The hormones used in traditional HRT are made from the urine of pregnant horses and other non-bioidentical hormones.
Supporters of bioidentical hormones claim their products are safer because they are natural and identical in makeup to the hormones your body produces naturally.
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