What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) uses hormones that are molecularly identical to the ones produced naturally in the human body to replace diminishing hormone levels, helping alleviate undesirable symptoms of aging and restore balance.
Unlike conventional hormone therapy that relies on synthetic hormones with slightly altered chemical structures, bioidentical hormones have the same molecular makeup as the hormones present in men and women. This allows the body to recognize and properly metabolize them.
Benefits of bioidentical hormones:
- Relieve symptoms of menopause, andropause, and aging
- Improve overall health and quality of life
- Support optimal mental health and cognitive function
- Prevent chronic diseases associated with hormonal decline
- Slow down physiologic aging and cell deterioration
- Enhance physique, libido, and sexual function
Bioidentical hormones commonly prescribed include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and melatonin. They come in various pharmaceutical forms - pills, skin creams and gels, sublingual drops, injectables, and pellet implants placed under the skin.