BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPYIs it Safe?

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What is BHRT?

• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has a mixed reputation. While most of the individuals who have undergone this therapy have found great success with this treatment, a few have reported minor unpleasant side effects.

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is safe and is an effective treatment for several problems if treated under proper guidance.

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Bioidentical Hormones

• Hormones play a significant role in the way the human body functions. Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are derived from plant chemicals and created to perform all the functions similar to a human body’s own naturally produced hormones. Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are safe with minimal side effects.

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Benefits of BHRT

Below are some of the benefits of undergoing Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy:

• Decreased risk of cancer, stroke, and heart attack;

• Increased energy;

• Reduction in wrinkles and other signs of aging;

• Better cognitive function;

• Lowered risk of broken bones from osteoarthritis;

• Better mood and sense of vitality;

• Decreased risk of Alzheimer’s;

• Weight loss;

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Side Effects of BioidenticalHormone Use:

• Biodentical hormones are named as an all natural treatment, which means that they are taken from minerals, plants or animals unlike synthetic hormones made out of laboratory chemicals. Though these biodentical hormones are similar to the hormones found in the body naturally, they are taken from different sources like soybeans and yams.

• Few men and women have reported increased acne and irritability in the initial phase of therapy, which later reduces when the hormone levels balance. Some women have also reported cramping, bloating and breast tenderness, which also resolved as hormone levels become balanced.

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Benefits of Hormone Therapy

• The benefits of hormone therapy may outweigh the risks if you are healthy . Every individual is different. Before you undergo the Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, you are advised to talk to your doctor about whether BHRT is the right treatment for you.

• Also, seek information about the pros and cons of the therapy as it is you who needs to decide whether BHRT is safe for you or not.

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