Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) involves writing a prescription for hormones, adding back the biologically closest form of hormones that our bodies have produced since puberty. Our ovaries produce most of the Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone in our bodies. However, women produce fewer amounts of hormones starting in their late 30’s, or early 40’s, a time called Peri-menopause. As the number of eggs in their ovaries declines, women feel more significant symptoms, until all the eggs are gone, and most of the hormone production naturally stops. This is natural Menopause. (Some women require medication or surgery that stops the production of Estrogen, which causes immediate Menopause.) The amount of hormones produced during Perimenopause can change hourly, daily, and monthly. These fluctuations affect every cell in our body, which changes how each tissue functions and feels. We prescribe hormones to add back what the body needs for optimal function and comfort as we age. We schedule an hour to consult with Patients prior to prescribing BHRT, and follow up with patients as needed. We can prescribe for various types of products, such as creams, pills, injections, and troches that are customized for the Patient.
BHRT is helpful in Perimenopause and Menopause for common symptoms such as:
- Hot flashes
- Brain Fog
- Weight Gain
- Painful joints
- Frequent UTI symptoms
- Insomnia
- Loss of sex drive (libido)
- Vaginal dryness or itching
- Painful intercourse
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Loss of hair/ change in hair quality
- Weight gain around the midsection
- Irritability/ quick to anger