Natural Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Having balanced hormones are an integral part of your overall health and well-being. It is difficult if not impossible to be healthy and feel good if your hormones are out of balance. In fact, abnormal hormones can completely impair your quality of life and everyday living.
Common Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Decreased Metabolism
- Mood Swings
- Insomnia
- Joint Pain
- Swollen Joints
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Hair Thinning
- Hair Loss
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Loss of Libido (Decreased Interest in Sex)
- Dry and Thinning Skin
- Vaginal Dryness
- Excessive Bruising
- Memory Loss
- Forgetfulness
- Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
- Excessive or Heavy Bleeding
- Excessive PMS Symptoms
- Infertility
Natural Bio-identical Hormones are made from food and most closely resemble the hormones made by your body. Balancing hormones with Natural Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy can help you regain and a full, active and healthy lifestyle.
(Below Excerpts are from https://www.webmd.com/menopause/what-is-bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy)
What Are Bio-identical Hormones?
Hormones are chemicals that are made by your endocrine glands. The glands release hormones into your bloodstream to be carried to the appropriate body part. Hormones control quite a few functions in your body such as:
- Metabolism
- Reproduction
- Growth
- Sexual function
It’s difficult for you to function properly when your hormones are out of balance. A hormone imbalance can cause weight gain or mood swings that affect your day-to-day life. Taking hormones can help people whose bodies don’t make enough of a certain hormone, or whose hormone levels are unbalanced.
Bio-identical hormones are just one type of man-made hormones available. Of all the hormones out there, the bio-identical type is the closest to the real thing. These hormones are chemically identical to the ones your body makes, so you can absorb them easily. Bio-identical hormones are made in a laboratory and can come in different forms.
Natural hormones are another type of hormone on the market today. They come from natural sources like yams and soybeans. But don’t be fooled by the name itself. Natural hormones require lots of processing for them to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sold.
Hormones can come in different forms like pills, creams, liquids, injections, and gels.
Hormones are an important part of your body’s messenger system. These chemicals send signals to almost every part of your body. They control things like your mood, growth, and even body hair.
Bio-identical hormones are man-made. They’re designed so your body uses them in the same way it does your own hormones. Bio-identical hormones can be very helpful for people who suffer from a hormonal imbalance or who might not make enough hormones naturally.
Every physical body is unique and has different needs. For this reason, some health care practitioners offer a compounded, or mixed, bio-identical hormone. The appeal is that it’s a blend of hormones tailored to the individual. Compounding pharmacies are places where a pharmacist will mix a blend of hormones for patients.
Impact of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy On Your Health
People need to take replacement hormones for different reasons. Sometimes, it’s due to old age or life changes, like menopause. Taking certain hormones your body no longer makes can help improve your health and overall well-being.
Without a proper balance of hormones, your body can go through unpleasant symptoms. Replacing the hormones you no longer produce with doctor-prescribed bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can reduce symptoms and help you achieve a better quality of life.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Barreda by calling or texting 480-281-1797 or send her an email through our contact form.