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Alleviating Symptoms of Menopause with Bioidential Hormone Replacement Therapy Hot flashes and night sweats are two thoughts
that often come to mind when women contemplate menopause. Menopause brings
with it many discomforts and inconveniences, but with the advent of age
management medicine and advances in the medical technologies used to cope
with growing older, women have found new hope. Compared to synthetic hormones,
bioidentical hormones offer a safer, more natural solution to the problems
that women encounter going through menopause.
What are Bioidentical Hormones? Bioidentical hormones are plant-derived substances that are biochemically engineered to be structurally and functionally identical to the hormones that are produced by a woman's body. Because they are biologically the same as hormones that exist in a woman's body already, they produce fewer side effects than their synthetic counterparts. Doctors who specialize in working with
hormonal imbalances prescribe bioidentical hormones to women going through
menopause based on diagnostic tests that are used to establish which hormones
are out of balance in the woman's body. Some doctors may prescribe FDA
approved standardized doses of hormones to women while other doctors may
prescribe a specially developed combination of bioidentical hormones based
on the unique needs of a particular woman. Both standardized doses and
compounded hormones have been effective in treating the symptoms of menopause.
How do Bioidentical Hormones Work During Menopause? Bioidentical hormones work because they have an identical effect as the natural hormones on a woman's body. When women go through menopause, they experience profound hormonal changes that have an impact on everything from mood to allergy problems. Women may experience a significant decrease in their sex drive as well as headaches, fatigue, and weight problems. Hot flashes and night sweats top off the experience leaving women feeling crazy at times as they navigate the turbulent waters associated with “The Change”. Many of the symptoms that women experience
during menopause are a result of hormonal imbalances. Because the mechanism
by which hormones work is complicated, many doctors who do not specialize
in working with hormones may shy away from <a href=http://physioage.com>bioidentical
hormone replacement therapy</a> and recommend that patients just deal
with their symptoms. Bioidentical hormones work because they keep youthful
levels of hormones circulating in the body, which alleviates the symptoms
of menopause and helps women maintain their youthfulness at the same time.
What to expect when visiting a Bioidentical Hormone Doctor When you visit a bioidentical hormone doctor, you can expect to be interviewed about your medical history. Diagnostic tests will be administered to help your doctor determine what hormones are out of balance. Your bioidentical hormone doctor may do a saliva test or a blood test or both to help create an overall picture of your current hormonal state. If tests confirm that you have a hormonal imbalance, your doctor may prescribe FDA regulated doses of hormones that you can get from any pharmacy, or a prescription for hormones that will have to be obtained from a compounding pharmacy. Bioidentical hormones may be prescribed to be taken orally, sublingually, applied as a cream, or administered by injection. The information provided on this website is intended for educational
purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for medical evaluation
by a licensed medical practitioner. It is based on a careful analysis of
the scientific literature and the experience of the physicians and staff
at PhysioAge Medical Group.
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