Bioidentical hormone Replacement therapy (BHRT) is often called "natural hormone therapy" because bioidentical hormones act in the body just like the hormones we produce.Your body’s hormones control most of your basic bodily functions. They serve as an internal communication system between cells throughout the body. They coordinate everything from digestion and growth to your appetite, immune function, mood, and libido. So, when your hormones are out of balance, even slightly, it can have a big impact on your health and well-being.
BHRT can be used to treat men and women when their hormone levels drop or become unbalanced. 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:
Bioidentical hormones are manmade hormones derived from plant estrogens that are chemically identical to those the human body produces. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are among those most commonly replicated and used in treatment. BHRT is typically used as people age and hormone levels drop, particularly for women who are in perimenopause or menopause. It’s used to increase the levels of the hormones that have dropped and improve moderate to severe menopause symptoms, including:
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1/2/2020 05:29:09 am
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is a medical procedure that is carried out using the hormones having identical molecular structure. The truth is- no such bio-identical hormones are there that can considered completely natural. The main purpose of this therapy is to maintain optimal hormone levels. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy plays a key role in reducing the risk of many infirmities, including- cancer, osteoporosis, senility etc.
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6/2/2020 01:36:43 am
Thanks for helping me understand what bioidentical hormones are. My uncle saw a couple of posters about this around town, and he's curious how it can help him. I find it amazing to learn that you can use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to treat osteoporosis! I should share this with him so he could avail of this for his wife.
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