Pills, creams, gels, and patches are just some of the many delivery methods for hormone replacement therapy, with each modality offering its own unique blend of hormones and potential side effects. There is also a pellet type of compounded bioidentical hormone that we can inject subcutaneously.
The ingredients utilized to make BHRT and HRT are the primary distinction between the two. When it comes to hormones, your body already has a pretty good chemical match, thus bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses plant-based hormones that are quite comparable in composition. Pregnant horse urine and synthetic hormones are used in the production of conventional HRT products.
In addition to being all-natural, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is also preferred by some women since it is so flexible in terms of dosage. Doses of HRT are standardized.
Finding the right product and dose for your needs may need some trial and error in any situation. Its better to talk to your gynecologists and get consultaion from endocrinology expert too.
Both BHTR and HRT can reduce the distressing effects of menopause on a woman’s daily life, but the former is far more effective in this regard. The discomfort of hot flashes often overstated. They have the potential to obstruct one’s quality of life and make sleeping through the night next to impossible.
Dryness, soreness, and itching in the genital area can all be alleviated with hormone therapy, allowing you to get back to having sexual interactions with your spouse. Research also suggests that this may lower the probability that you’ll develop cardiovascular illness, blood clots, dementia, or osteoporosis.
Women having severe menopausal symptoms should consider fda-approved hormone therapy. The minimum amount of hormones effective in alleviating your symptoms should be used. For bothersome symptoms, Dr. David Nazarian can recommend the optimal formulation, dose, and administration schedule. Please contact our office today so we can go over your history and come up with the most optimal treatment plan for you.