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Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Get To Know About Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement

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By Jake Alexandre


Today bio identical hormone replacement has become quite popular and every year millions of people opt for it. Bio identical hormone replacement is not a new science or therapy and has been practiced since the early 19th century. Bio identical, as the name implies are exactly the same hormones that are produced in the human body. The difference is that these hormones have been extracted from organic matter like yams and soya and their molecular structure has been altered to match those of which the human body produces naturally.

As men and women go through life, aging problems start to occur, the most common effects are; mood swings, depression, stress, sleeplessness and restlessness. They are unable to concentrate on their work. Productive work which needs full application of the mind becomes impossible due to imbalance of hormones. Women have to bear the problems during menopause as well as pre and post menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, low sex derive hot flashes and irritation due to heavy bleeding are some of the common symptoms. Men get fed up and frustrated due to sleeplessness, erectile dysfunction and increase in body fats with decreased muscle mass. Both men and women feel less energetic while doing any work and they feel tired even after very little work.

Through bio-identical hormone replacement, estrogen, progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, melatonin, pregnenolones are replaced. Bio-identical hormones are replaced through creams and gels primarily. Other methods include oral medication, pallets and injectable solutions. Patches are also used for bio-identical hormone replacement. Creams and gels are applied to the skin that allows the hormones to enter the bloodstream directly. However, the process of absorption of these gels and cream vary depending upon the product.

Bio identical hormone replacements are available and administered in several forms. You can get them as pills, creams, gels, patches, injections and pellets. It's really up to the doctor who decides which the most suitable form is depending on the patient's test results and medical history. Of course people with a history of cancers, blood clots, strokes and heart diseases are advised against going for bio identical hormone replacement. In fact they are advised against going for any form of hormone replacement.

While going for bio identical hormone replacement you should ask your doctor first who will advise you to either go for this therapy or not. You should have enough information about bio identical hormone replacement before you decide to go for this therapy.




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