What are bioidentical hormones?
Bioidentical hormones refer to lab-made hormones designed to mirror the naturally occurring ones inside your body perfectly. Your doctor at Weight Loss and Vitality can recommend various types of bioidentical hormones, though the most common are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Your doctor uses bioidentical hormone therapy to treat hormone imbalances and disorders. Your local pharmacist can prepare your bioidentical hormones, though your doctor can also procure FDA-approved alternatives.
What is bioidentical hormone therapy?
During your appointment at Weight Loss and Vitality, your doctor discusses with you the best way of administering bioidentical hormones. Before recommending bioidentical hormone therapy, your doctor tests your hormone levels through your blood or saliva. This can help them determine which hormone needs supplementation.
They may decide on any of the following forms.
- Tablets
- Creams
- Gels
- Injections
- Lotions
Based on your symptoms and condition, your doctor recommends the most suitable type of bioidentical hormone. In women’s health, bioidentical hormones are instrumental in restoring hormone levels that have plummeted due to aging, primarily menopause.
Your doctor might also recommend bioidentical hormones as part of a vaginal rejuvenation plan to help with vaginal moisture and atrophy.
You might benefit from bioidentical hormone therapy if you suffer from:
- Hypothyroidism
- Sarcopenia
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
- Postpartum depression
- Chronic fatigue
Your doctor might also recommend bioidentical hormones to help with:
- Moodiness
- Weight gain
- Night sweats
- Sleep issues
- Symptoms of menopause
- Low libido
If your doctor has determined that your hormone levels are too low, they might recommend bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to avoid any further disruptions in your life and health. In most cases, your doctor uses creams and tablets to replace your hormone levels.
Get in touch with the office today online or over the phone to learn more about the benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy.
