Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Hormone Replacement Therapy is the process of replacing necessary hormones that the body may not be producing well enough on its own. Synthetic hormones are not found in humans, and are not identical in structure or function to the bio-identical hormones they are intended to replace. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement refers to a hormone whose molecular structure is identical to the one that human beings make in their bodies and may be beneficial to both men and women.

Potential Benefits of Bio-Identical Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

• May prevent Osteoporosis and restore bone strength
• Better muscle mass and strength
• Reduces hot flashes and vaginal dryness
• Improved sleep, concentration and memory
• May prevent senility and Alzheimer’s
• Improved libido
• May improve cholesterol levels

The Bio-Identical Hormones consist of DHEA, estrogen, pregnenolone, progesterone and testosterone.

DHEA-Dehydroepiandrosterone is the most prolific hormone produced by the adrenal glands and restoring it to normal levels may help increase estrogen and testosterone levels. Supplementation may restore energy, improve immune function, lift depression and improve mental function.

Estrogens found in BHRT consist of three components: Estrone (10-20%) Estradiol (10-20%) and Estriol (60-80%) thought to be anti-carcinogenic. Estrogen is responsible for the promotion and growth of specific cells in the body and for the development of most secondary sexual characteristic of the female. Estrogens also help to slow bone loss.

Pregnenolone is made from cholesterol in the body and is a “precursor” for the production of all the human steroid hormones. It is often referred to as the balancing hormone and may help adjust other hormone levels to a more normal state. Pregnenolone production decreases with aging, stress, depression and hypothyroidism. It may help improve mood, increase energy, help with joint pain and improve memory.

Progesterone balances estrogen’s tendency to induce excessive growth in the lining of the uterus. It also can build new bone tissue which increases bone mass and density. When combined with estrogen therapy, HDL-cholesterol levels are raised. It also has natural calming and diuretic effects. Progesterone is important for women, but it may also help in men for the maintenance of prostate health.

Testosterone can improve mental alertness, make bones stronger and revive a lagging sex life in both men and women. In women, hot flashes that have not responded to estrogen alone may improve as well as breast tenderness. Lean body mass, skin elasticity and cardiovascular health in both sexes can improve with normal levels of testosterone.

Bio-identical hormones should be a replacement of levels when you were functioning at your physical peak.

Call your doctor and then call Thrifty Health & Compounding Pharmacy at 281-446-9191.