Bioidentical hormones are natural hormones, not synthetic. They match the molecular structure of the hormones that are produced by one's body exactly and are not made in a lab. When being used for hormone replacement, Bioidentical hormones move through one's bloodstream and attach to their appropriate receptors. Once attached, optimal hormonal equilibrium may be reached safely and effectively.
Along with your bioidentical hormone regimen, it is important not to use it as a crutch. Regular exercise is necessary, the quality and amount of food one intakes is very important, and getting sufficient sleep is crucial. Once getting started on BHRT, one critical thing to remember is - Be Patient! Some patients may start feeling better within a week, and with others who are more hormonally imbalanced it may take a few months to see dramatic improvements.
As one ages, hormone loss occurs and its effects may diminish sex drive, memory, bone density, along with leading to arthritis and high blood pressure. As one begins BHRT, some of the symptoms being experienced may see improvements right away such as insomnia, moodiness, and sex drive problems. But more likely than not all of one's symptoms will not be corrected quickly, so the process is more of a marathon rather than a sprint.
What exactly can one expect when the hormone levels are replaced to the proper balance and ratios? The benefits include better sleep patterns, increased sex drive, more energy, increased vitality and creativity, better moods, less wrinkles, and diminished hot flashes. Blood pressure may decrease and weight loss is often seen. BHRT is a true anti-aging opportunity.
What one wants it to recreate the hormonal levels seen in one's prime. Not to achieve a normal hormonal balance for someone necessarily in one's current age group. If one is 65, achieving normal hormones for a 65 year old is suboptimal - achieving that of a 20 year old is better!
There are two types of bioidentical hormone dosing. The first is termed "static" and refers to patients receiving the same dose each day of the month. Or receiving the same dose on certain days of the month, such as a patient receiving a "static" dose of estradiol every day of the month and then a "static" dose of progesterone for the last 10 days of the month. Blood tests are utilized to determine how well the hormone levels are approaching the optimal levels and dosages are adjusted accordingly.
The second type of BHRT is termed "rhythmic cycling". This is fairly new and subject to research studies comparing it to "static" dosing. It is well known that the human body makes hormones cyclically during the month and not in the same amounts every day. Rhythmic cycling attempts to match this cyclical production and prevent cells from proliferating too much. Which method of BHRT is best has not been definitively proven.
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