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Menopause and Bioidentical HormonesCathy Taylor Can menopause symptoms be safely comforted with bioidentical hormones Recent research suggests that menopause can be treated with bioidentical hormones, a natural replacement for a womans body, with no reported side effects. In the past, menopause has been treated like a disease - primarily with Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT including Premarin, which is made from pregnant mare’s urine, Prempro and Provera, which meant ingesting synthetic chemicals on a regular basis. Now we know that these drugs are causing the very problems we’re trying to avoid including breast cancer and heart attacks. Bioidentical means the hormone molecule in the product, for example progesterone cream, acts exactly like the molecules produced by the female body. They function in your body in a natural and normal way unlike synthetic chemicals. A “natural hormone” is really a compound synthesized in the lab from a natural source such as soybeans used for estrogens and testosterone; or wild Mexican yam in the case of progesterone and sometimes testosterone. Synthetic hormones are typically only available in oral form, but bioidentical hormones come in a variety of delivery systems such as oral, transdermal patch, cream, lotion or sublingual drops. Bioidentical hormones recently caught mainstream attention in part because of Suzanne Somers new book, The Sexy Years. Typically a successful approach to dealing with a woman’s menopausal symptoms is to begin with laboratory tests of hormone levels called a “hormone panel.” The doctor can then prescribe a precise dosage of bioidentical estrogens, testosterone or DHEA that can be made for you at a compounding pharmacy. This is contrary to HRT treatments that are typically “one size fits all.” Most doctors prescribing bioidentical hormones find that a large percentage of women find some relief by using medical-grade supplements, over-the-counter bioidentical progesterone, and dietary and lifestyle changes including the proper nutrition and exercise. And, for the percentage of women who need a little more help, most doctors don’t support the idea that bioidentical hormones should be used indefinitely as some kind of fountain of youth. Is it right for you to treat your menopause with bioidentical hormones First you need to consult with a doctor to get the right answer for you. Once you know what you need, your doctor and you can work out the best alternative for your body. Anti-Aging Directory, Answers All Your Questions About Bioidentical Hormones and Nutrition
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