Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, is it Safer?
Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD, a menopause specialist in NYC, has authored several books on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and is considered an expert in the field. He has used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help thousands of his patients over 25 years in private practice to cope with the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, foggy memory, vaginal dryness and more.
Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a Certified Menopause Practitioner, a Past President, of the North American Menopause Society, a past President of the International Menopause Society and Recipient of the Thomas A. Clarkson award for many outstanding contributions to menopause related clinical or basic science research.
His ground breaking research on Menopause, especially relative to the endometrium lining, has led to significant improvements in treatment for menopausal women.
One of the forms of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is Bioidentical hormones, which is promoted by the anti-aging movement. Dr Goldstein does not recommend the use of bioidentical hormone therapy. It is a misnomer. Here are the reasons why he does not recommend it:
● Bioidentical hormones are compounded by a pharmacist
● There is no knowledge of what the bioidentical hormone compounds contain or how much of it
● Bioidentical hormones are not FDA approved
● Bioidentical hormones are prepared based on the “levels” of the patient’s hormones, which can fluctuate during the day. They do not address the symptoms that the patient is enduring.
● There are reports of uterine cancers occurring with bioidentical hormones because of inadequate progesterone to protect the uterus.
Instead, Dr Goldstein uses traditional hormone replacement therapy and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) , which are pharmaceutically made and FDA approved to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause instead of bioidentical hormone therapy.
If you are seeking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the relief of the dreadful symptoms of menopause, schedule an appointment with Dr Goldstein, a leading hormone specialist in NYC to learn more about getting the right hormones for your body.