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JUST WHAT ARE “BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES”?
bio-identical hormones are identical in structure and function to the hormones naturally produced in our bodies. They are hand compounded and plant derived, unlike synthetically produced pharmaceutical hormones. They are biologically identical to the human forms of estradiol and testosterone. Essentially, the body is given back what it can no longer produce naturally. This type of therapy has been documented and researched in medical journals since 1939.
Bio-identical hormones help to reinvigorate your life without the harmful side effects of the more traditional HRT treatment options. Essentially, the body is given back what it can no longer produce naturally. This type of therapy has been documented and researched in medical journals since 1939.
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What are the goals of BHRT?
- Alleviate symptoms caused by the natural decrease in hormone production in the body
- Re-establish the individual's hormonal balance
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Provide protective benefits that were originally provided by the body's naturally occurring hormones
What are the benefits of BHRT?
Patients and studies have reported the following BHRT health related benefits:
- Help in the prevention of Osteoporosis and restoration of bone strength (Jama 2002 August; vol 288 no. 7:880-887)
- Protection against heart disease and stroke
(NEJM 2000;343(8) 572-574)
- Reduced hot flashes and reduced vaginal dryness
- Muscle mass and strength are better maintained
- Improvement in cholesterol levels
- Reduced risk of depression
- Reduced risk of breast and endometrial cancer
- Improved libido
- Prevention of senility and Alzheimer's Disease (Jama 2002;288:2123-2129)
- Improved sleep
- Better mood, concentration, and memory become better
- Far fewer unwanted effects than synthetic hormones
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