Female Hormones
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Menopause, a natural and inevitable process in every woman’s life, can be an emotionally and physically challenging transition. During this time, the body produces less estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, leading to various symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood changes. These symptoms can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life and overall well-being.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) offers a beacon of hope to women facing the hurdles of menopause. By restoring hormone levels, HRT reinstates balance and enhances overall well-being.
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What is BHRT?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) offers a natural approach to alleviating menopausal symptoms by replenishing the body’s estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels with hormones that are structurally identical to those produced by the body.
As women enter menopause, their ovaries decrease hormone production, resulting in symptoms that impact daily life. BHRT, available in various forms like pills, patches, gels, and creams, provides personalized options for administration.
Under Jaime’s guidance, BHRT can be customized to meet an individual’s specific needs, offering a tailored approach to managing menopausal symptoms.
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Menopause
Symptoms
Menopause brings a spectrum of symptoms that vary widely among women. Some may experience symptoms that are barely noticeable, while others can have symptoms that significantly impact daily life. Common menopause symptoms include:
Hot Flashes: Sudden feelings of heat that can lead to sweating and reddened skin.
Night Sweats: Excessive sweating that occurs during the night.
Irregular Periods: Changes in the regularity, duration, and flow of menstrual cycles.
Mood Swings: Emotional variability and episodes of irritability or depression.
Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling or staying asleep, which may lead to fatigue.
Vaginal Dryness: Decrease in natural lubrication, leading to discomfort during intercourse.
Decreased Libido: Loss of sexual desire or reduced sexual response.
Difficulty Concentrating: Problems with focus and memory often referred to as “brain fog.”
Weight Gain: Changes in metabolism can lead to an increase in weight, especially around the abdomen.
Thinning Hair and Dry Skin: Changes in hair texture and skin hydration.
Headaches: May experience new patterns of headaches or changes in headache severity.
Joint Pain: Stiffness, pain, and swelling in the joints.
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Is BHRT Right For Me?
For countless women, the journey through menopause is one marked by discomfort and upheaval, but it doesn’t have to be a path walked in distress. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) stands as a potentially transformative option, suitable for myriad women navigating through menopause and beyond.
Why might every woman consider BHRT as a beacon of relief? It’s quite simple: BHRT replenishes what the body ceases to produce naturally, using hormones that mimic the molecular structure of those our bodies already recognize. BHRT can be fine-tuned to align with your body’s requirements, meaning that your path to balance is as individual as you are.
The potential benefits are vast, extending beyond just symptom relief to include improved bone density and cardiovascular health. In essence, BHRT isn’t just about menopause—it’s about embracing a new phase of life with vitality, strength, and a sense of self.
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BHRT Treatment
It begins with a comprehensive evaluation of hormone levels, through blood testing.
Once the hormone deficiencies are mapped out, a personalized treatment plan is formulated.
During BHRT, women will generally experience a gradual alleviation of menopausal symptoms as hormone levels stabilize.
The administration of BHRT can vary, accommodating lifestyle preferences and individual body responses. BHRT may be introduced through several delivery methods:
Pills and Capsules: Oral administration is a common starting point for many, offering convenience.
Patches: These adhere to the skin, releasing hormones steadily into the bloodstream.
Gels and Creams: Topically applied, these are absorbed through the skin and into the body’s tissues.
Sublingual Tablets or Troches: Dissolved under the tongue for direct absorption into the blood without passing through the digestive system.
Pellets: Implanted under the skin, pellets slowly release hormones over time.
Throughout the treatment, hormone levels will be monitored and adjustments made as needed to ensure optimal balance and symptom relief. Patience is essential, as it may take several weeks or even months to achieve the desired hormonal equilibrium and symptom improvement.
Remember, every individual’s experience with the BHRT may vary slightly based on their unique condition.
Estrogen
Every day we hear from women who are frustrated. They’re frustrated with the inadequate treatment they’re receiving from their primary care physician or their gynecologist. Or they’re frustrated because they can’t find treatment at all. In particular, women are frustrated by how difficult it is to get good information about treatment options.
Due to the abundance of misinformation available, this frustration is frequently focused on estrogen. Allow us to shed some light on this very misunderstood hormone.
Benefits of Estrogen:
Let’s cut to the chase. Estrogen is the feel-good hormone for women. You simply won’t feel your best without an adequate supply in your system.
Following, you will find a concise list of the many things estrogen does for your body:
Decreases “bad cholesterol” (LDL), and increases “good cholesterol” (HDL).
Protects your arteries by keeping them open and flexible.
Lowers your risk of a heart attack.
Reduces homocysteine levels in your blood.
Protects your brain and your memory, and reduces the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Increases your ability to concentrate.
Promotes the production of collagen, which helps your skin to maintain its elasticity.
Helps your skin retain moisture, minimizing wrinkles.
Maintains the elasticity of your vaginal tissue.
Prevents osteoporosis.
Keeps your teeth healthy.
Increases your metabolism and reduces your appetite, which helps to prevent weight gain.
Protects the health of your eyes.
Prevents colon cancer.
Protects your lungs from cancer.
Keeps your voice strong and steady.
Reduces insulin sensitivity, and makes your blood sugar more stable.
Detoxifies the cells in your body.
Estriol in combination with bioidentical progesterone protects against breast cancer.
Estriol in combination with bioidentical progesterone protects against ovarian cancer.
Estrogen can be found everywhere in your body. It keeps everything moving and growing and functioning optimally. Take away estrogen, and things don’t work as well—they decline. Replace estrogen, and everything functions better. Estrogen is key to healthy aging for women.
Progesterone
While the focus in women’s hormones is often on estrogen, it’s important to remember that estrogen is at its best and safest when combined with progesterone. Progesterone is like the police when it comes to estrogen. It allows estrogen to do its good work in terms of healthy cell growth but keeps that growth from going unchecked.
Benefits of Progesterone
Bioidentical progesterone is the “can-do-no-wrong” hormone.
Following are just a few of its many positive benefits:
Protects against estrogen dominance.
Protect the breasts, uterus, and ovaries from cancer.
Protects your brain from decline.
Reduces anxiety.
Acts as an antidepressant.
Alleviates insomnia.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Prevents water retention.
Improves the breakdown of fat into energy by raising thyroid hormone levels.
Cuts cravings for carbohydrates.
Reduces breast tenderness.
Combats osteoporosis by contributing to the creation of new bone.
Increases HDL levels (the good cholesterol).
Testosterone
Most women think of testosterone as being a strictly male hormone. But women need testosterone, too. They just need much less. This comparatively small amount of testosterone, however, does the same thing for women that it does for men. Remember how you felt when you were 20 or 30? Testosterone was largely responsible. Testosterone makes your sex drive strong, and keeps your moods stable. It helps you build muscle, and control fat. It even makes your mind sharper, and your energy level higher.
Benefits of Testosterone
Testosterone does wonderful things for a woman’s body. In addition to improving sex drive and the ability to build muscle, testosterone can:
Improve mental acuity.
Increase energy.
Improve mood (by lifting depression).
Improve the ability to burn fat.
Strengthen bones.
But without the right dose, these results won’t be maximized. To get optimal positive results (like increased energy and increased sex drive) without negative side effects (like oily skin and acne) dosage needs to be individualized just for you.
Thyroid
The thyroid gland and its many associated hormones can be thought of as the “traffic center” for your endocrine system. Thyroid hormones are important in their own right, especially for regulating metabolism. But healthy thyroid function is also critical to the balance of your other hormones. When something is out of whack elsewhere in your endocrine system, the thyroid gland will work hard to compensate.
The Facts about Thyroid
1. Being low thyroid frequently goes hand in hand with imbalances in other hormones.
2. There is a symbiotic relationship between the thyroid and other hormones. Treating other hormones without checking the thyroid is not an effective way to balance hormones.
3. Many symptoms of low thyroid overlap with symptoms of other hormone imbalances, including fatigue, weight gain, irritability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and brain fog.
DHEA
DHEA is produced by your adrenal glands and is the most plentiful sex hormone in the body. Without it, your body can’t make other important hormones. It has the added benefit of keeping your hormones balanced and functioning well.
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BHRT FAQ
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a treatment that utilizes hormones that are chemically identical to those produced by the human body. It aims to balance hormone levels and alleviate symptoms associated with menopause.
How is BHRT different from traditional HRT?
Unlike traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy, which may use synthetic or animal-derived hormones, BHRT uses plant-based hormones identical to human hormones, which may reduce potential side effects and improve compatibility.
What symptoms of menopause can BHRT help with?
BHRT can alleviate a variety of menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, irregular periods, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating.
Is BHRT safe?
While BHRT is believed to be a safe option for many women, all hormone treatments carry potential risks. It's essential to consult with a your provider and have individualized monitoring to maintain safety.
How long does it take for BHRT to start working?
The time it takes for individuals to feel the effects of BHRT can vary. Some may experience relief within a few weeks, while others may require several months to achieve hormonal balance and symptom improvement.
Are there different ways to take BHRT?
Yes, BHRT can be administered via pills and capsules, skin patches, gels and creams, sublingual tablets, or implanted pellets, allowing customization based on personal preference and response.
Will I need to continue BHRT indefinitely?
The duration of BHRT is individualized. Some women may choose to use BHRT for a short time to manage acute symptoms, while others may continue longer for ongoing health benefits. Regular evaluations with your provider are necessary.
Can BHRT help with weight gain during menopause?
While BHRT may help address certain metabolic changes, it's not a weight loss treatment. A holistic approach, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, is recommended for managing weight during menopause.
Can I use BHRT if I have a history of breast cancer?
BHRT may not be recommended for those with a history of hormone-sensitive cancers. It is critical to discuss the use of any hormone therapy with your provider.
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