Understand the Utility of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Understand the Utility of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy When we are getting older, fatigue or weight is hard to get off. Eventually, you will experience depression, memory loss, hair loss, dry skin, insomnia, poor concentration, and no more interest in sex. Hormones control the basic body functions and work as an internal communication system between the cells. Sometimes, the hormonal imbalance in the body is the root cause behind these issues. Due to hormonal imbalance, numerous changes occurred in the body such as testosterone drop in men and menopause in women as well as impact your health and well-being. In general, the environmental factors and dietary toxins also cause hormonal imbalance, so consider the bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for treating all the hormone-related issues.

What do you mean by bio-identical hormone replacement therapy? In our daily livelihood, all the natural hormones in the body such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are used for regulating a wide range of body functions. Through the bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, you can treat the problems related to the unbalanced hormone or dropped hormone levels in the body. Moreover, the therapies are provided by analyzing the patient’s current hormone levels and health history. The hormone level can be determined by the health professional through hormone testing, saliva testing, urine testing, and using blood. In this therapy, the hormones are replaced in different forms such as      

Patches Lotions Gels Pills Injections and Creams

What are the basic components of BHRT? The components of BHRT are made by reputed pharmaceutical companies by combining and altering different ingredients according to the needs of the individuals. Now the food and drug administration approved the bio-identical hormones that are used in the bio-identical hormone replacement therapy because the hormones are commonly collected from the estriol a form of estrogen and progesterone. The hormones used in the BHRT procedures are safe, effective, and pure.

What are the benefits of BHRT procedures?


The bio-identical hormone replacement therapies are commonly used by the aged and hormone level drop people as well as the women who have menopause issues. Throughout the treatment, you will experience that the hormone level of your body is balanced and improve the menopause issues. Apart from these two, you can also treat other issues in the body such as:      

Mood swings Memory loss Hot flashes Pain during sex Gaining weight Night sweats and sleep

Thus, BHRT procedures also reduce the risk of tooth loss, hair loss, insomnia, diabetes, cataracts, migraines, low libido, and incontinence. It can improve the elasticity, thickness, and hydration of the skin by reducing wrinkles.

What are the side effects and risks associated with BHRT? According to the recent study, it already proves that BHRT is safer and effective than traditional HRT. But like other therapy, it also causes some side effects for certain health conditions and diseases such as heart disease, blood clots, stroke, breast cancer, and gallbladder issues. If you have any of these issues, then consult with the health professional before taking the therapy. The bio-identical hormone replacement therapy needs some time to adjust the hormones in your body. But before that, you may notice the common side effects in your body such as      

Weight gain Acne, Mood swings Bloating Fatigue Facial hair

The risks and side effects may vary among people because it completely depends on your health history. So, get complete details about the treatment with the side effects that may arise after the treatment.

How it is different from traditional hormonal replacement therapy? The bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is completely different from the traditional hormone replacement therapy because it is made from estrogens plant so the body can


produce hormones naturally. On the other hand, the urine of pregnant horses and other synthetic hormones are used during the production of traditional hormone replacement therapy. In general, the BHRT products are safer due to its natural ingredients and provide effective results to both men and women.

Conclusion All we know that the bio-identical hormone replacement therapies are taken by the people who have issues associated with the low hormone levels or unbalanced hormones. If you are planning for taking the BHRT treatments, then first consult with reputed and certified health professionals to know about the side effects and serious risks associated with it.


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