Hormones are an important part of your body’s messenger system. These chemicals send signals to almost every part of your body. They control things like your mood, growth, and even body hair. The levels of certain hormones in your body go down with age or dis-ease. Hormones include estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol.
Replacing these lost or low hormones is the goal of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy or conventional hormone therapy. Once hormone levels are increased, most people see their symptoms improve. To take it even further, identifying to root issues for the imbalances may correct the issue at a deeper level.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made or natural, and uniquely structurally similar to your naturally produced hormones. They’re designed so your body uses them in a similar way to your own hormones. Bioidentical hormones can be very helpful for people who suffer from a hormonal imbalance or who might not make enough hormones naturally to function optimally.
Some common effects of low hormones include:
- Hot Flashes
- Night Sweats
- Vaginal Dryness
- Loss of interest in sex or painful intercourse
- Skin issues
- Problems Sleeping
- Loss of energy or Fatigue
- Weight Gain
- Mood Changes
- Memory loss or Confusion
- Suboptimal functioning
What are bioidentical hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are processed or naturally occurring hormones designed to mimic the hormones made by your body’s glands. Taking bioidentical hormones can help people who experience symptoms of low or unbalanced hormones. This is often the case for people experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, andropause, and suboptimal functioning.
Hormones are chemicals made by your endocrine glands. They are messengers that tell other parts of your body how and when to work. Hormones affect many systems and functions in your body. Even the slightest imbalance can cause symptoms that interfere with your day. Healthcare providers may recommend hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for these symptoms.
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) uses processed hormones that come from plants or animals. Estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone are the most commonly used bioidentical hormones.
How are bioidentical hormones given?
Bioidentical hormones come in many forms. These include:
- Pills
- Patches
- Creams
- Gels
- Shots
- Implanted Pellets
It’s difficult for you to function properly when your hormones are out of balance. A hormone imbalance can cause poor focus, weight gain or mood swings that affect your day-to-day life. Taking hormones can help people whose bodies don’t make enough of a certain hormone, or whose hormone levels are unbalanced.
Why choose AM: Anti-Aging & Integrative Medicine Clinic for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy ?
As we manage stress, age, or expose ourselves to life, our body uses healthy hormones and creates unhealthy hormones. As opposed to synthetic hormones, Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) provides a safer alternative to truly feeling younger and achieving optimal health. We are highly trained and skilled in balancing hormones safely and effectively using BHRT.
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