Understanding Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Helping women optimize the benefits of healthy hormones through the functional medicine model is a vital step forward for women’s health.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a personalized treatment to support symptoms of hormonal imbalance or deficiecny during transition to menopause. It aims to increase the quality of life, and to prevent cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and bone loss, well known risk factors associated with menopause. Women undergoing this therapy report better mood, impoved sleep, and increased vitality.
A key benefit of bioidentical hormone therapy is the ability to customize treatments to individual needs. Unlike synthetic hormones, bio-identical hormones resemble natural human hormones. The structural similarity is considered to offer better physiological effects and customization allows for treatment plans that can be adjusted based on the individual's unique hormonal profile as determined by diagnostic tests such as blood, urine or saliva analyses.
Common symptoms that can be addressed through BHRT:
- Menstrual irregularities
- Mood swings
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Discomfort with sexual activity
- Reduced cognitive function (i.e. brain fog)
- Sleep disturbance
- Muscle strength maintenance
Want to know if Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is right for you?
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