Hormone Replacement Therapy

Natural hormonal balance to improve menopause symptoms and overall health.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bioidentical hormone therapy is a medical approach involving the use of hormones that are molecularly identical to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. These hormones are typically derived from plant sources and formulated to be chemically identical to endogenous hormones.

Bioidentical hormone therapy originated in response to concerns about conventional hormone therapy, which uses synthetic or equine hormones (derived from pregnant mares) in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women. The idea was to provide a more natural and personalized alternative to address hormonal imbalances.

Potential Benefits

Bioidentical hormone therapy has been used to address a variety of health issues, although scientific evidence and outcomes vary:

1. Relief from Menopausal Symptoms: It has been used to alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other menopausal symptoms.

2. Hormonal Balance: It is used in cases of hormonal imbalances such as adrenal
insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, or hypothyroidism.

3. Improvement of Bone Health: HRT with bioidentical hormones may help preserve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

4. Cardiovascular Health: Some argue that the therapy may have a protective effect on cardiovascular health by maintaining a healthy lipid profile.