HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
For decades, physicians were prescribing patented non-bioidentical estrogen and progestin drugs such as Premarin®, Provera®, and Prempro®—to combat the symptoms of menopause. Non-bioidentical hormones are not identical in structure or activity to the hormones naturally produced within the body.
The Bioidentical Hormone Option (BHRT)
Bioidentical hormones have the same exact molecular structure as the hormones produced naturally within the body. The body does not distinguish between supplemental bioidentical hormones and the hormones produced within the body. As a result, bioidentical hormones are properly utilized, and are then able to be naturally metabolized and excreted from the body. The use of bioidentical HRT has increased during the last several years as women have sought out a more natural approach to restoring hormonal balance.
OUT OF BALANCE HORMONES
These common symptons and disorders are associated with female hormone imbalance:
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Uterine fibroids
• Ovarian cysts
• Endometriosis
• Insomnia
• Loss of hair
• Decreased energy
• Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
• Decreased cognitive function
• Anxiety, panic attacks or depression
• Premenstrual mood swings
• Loss of skin elasticity and thickness
• Migraines
• Vaginal dryness
• Decreased libido
PERI AND POST MENOPAUSAL CHANGES OF LOW ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE
• Vaginal Dryness (VVA Syndrome)
• Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)
• Bladder Changes and Urinary Symptoms
• Skin Dryness
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cognitive Issues (Alzheimer’s Disease)
• Osteoporosis
• Skin Aging
• Vision Degeneration
• Lack of Adequate Sleep
