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Friday, 1 June 2012

All About Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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By Jake Alexandre


Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a treatment that is used for increasing the level of hormones in our body. This is also known natural hormone therapy. In this therapy, hormones usually identical to the endogenous hormones in our body are used. The hormones that are used for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy are estradiol, estrone, testosterone, progesterone, estriol and dehydroepiandrosterone. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is a treatment that is used to eliminate the symptoms of menopause. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy was started in the 1930s. This therapy also performs the function of anti-aging. It thus also improves the quality of life.

Bio-identical estrogens are 17 beta estradiol, estriol and estrone, whereas bio-identical progesterone is micronized in the laboratory for better absorption in the body as simply progesterone. Bio-identical hormone therapy is also called natural hormone therapy. The term is also associated with pharmacy compounding saliva and blood testing to decide the level of hormones required. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, BHRT is a form of alternative medicine mostly used to bring relieve from menopause and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

For bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, bio-identical hormones are purchased from a compounding pharmacy, and then a cocktail of hormones is prepared and tailored for each individual patient. If they are purchased from a conventional pharmacy, the hormones are available in set dosages. In both cases, the prescriptions are based on a series of test administered by doctor. Bio-identical hormones taken from soya and yams and are chemically treated and are changed into identical replicas of hormones the body produces.

Bio-identical hormone therapy services are; testing including urine or blood test, review of symptoms, medical, family and personal history, natural hormone balancing, highest quality supplements, ongoing evaluations, quality compound pharmacy and fitness programs. Nutrition planning and stress reduction plans are also part of the bio-identical hormone replacement therapy services.

Natural estrogen used for the therapy helps protect against stroke, heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis in women. It also increases quantity of good cholesterol level. Replacement with natural progesterone products decreases the risk of uterine and breast cancer. Melatonin hormone used for the therapy improves sleep quality and modulates the immune function in the body. Testosterone hormones replacement helps decrease risk of heart diseases in men. It enhances the sense of wellbeing among both men and women and fights aging problems. Thyroid hormone used for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy increases metabolism and fights problems of cold intolerance, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails and many other problems. Similarly, pregnenolone hormone repairs nervous system and enhance memory.

While opting for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy you should choose a good doctor who can help you to decide to either go for it or not. People who have had any medical problems must tell the doctor about them as bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can escalate a medical ailment.




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