Bio-identical Hormones
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone Replacement Therapy is not a new concept. In fact, doctors have been tinkering with the notion that as we age, hormones attribute to much of what ails us. Hormone levels in our bodies decline as we age. For years, doctors have prescribed Thyroid, estrogen and progesterone to regulate hormonal imbalances, mainly to women entering menopause or those experiencing “abnormal” hormone levels at a younger age. A number of conditions previously considered part of the aging process are the result of drops in hormone levels
- Osteoporosis
- Muscle Atrophy
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
By replenishing hormones in the body and bringing our systems into balance, we can reverse and prevent a number of age-related illnesses. Patients report feeling better, younger and more energetic. Their skin tightens and the ability to build and retain muscle mass returns.
Traditional HRT vs. BHRT: The Therapy Decision
Traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy involves synthetic hormones that are most often prescribed once a patient’s hormone levels have dropped dangerously low. Additionally, there are several reports of negative side effects from traditional HRT. Despite the dangers, doctors still prescribe traditional, synthetic hormones. The pharmaceutical industry is unable to patent bio-identical hormones because they share a molecular structure with a natural hormone. It has not been cost-effective from a business standpoint to promote the use of these bio-identical hormones until now.Bio-identical hormones are pure biologically identical hormones extracted from plants or synthetically manufactured. They are identical molecule for molecule to a human hormone and work in the body just like the hormones our bodies produce. Bio-identical hormone prescriptions are developed in a compounding pharmacy. A compounding pharmacy conducts itself like the first pharmacists and customizes each prescription to the individual patient. A doctor sends the compounding pharmacy instructions specific to your test results and your compounding pharmacists develop the pill, capsule or cream for you based on those instructions.
BHRT Therapy: BH2 Has the Right Approach
Austin Area BH2 offers a balanced Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy Program. It is a fully integrative, comprehensive, individualized and hands-on approach to your health.
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