Bio Identical Hormones |
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| What are Bio-Identical Hormones? |
| These are a "natural" alternative to synthetic hormones such as Premarin,
Prempro, etc. BioIdentical Hormones are compounded in labs from sources of yams and are identical
in structure to the hormones made within our own body. Examples of these natural hormones include estrogen, progesterone,
testosterone, and DHEA. They can be individualized or custom-made and are prescription formulations
available in compounding pharmacies. |
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| Who Can Benefit From Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)? |
| Men and women who are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance can benefit
from bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). This includes pre and post menopausal women. Symptoms include PMS, fibroids,
breast cysts, migranes, fatigue, digestive problems, mood disorders, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia,
low libido, weight gain, and osteoporosis. |
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| Recommended books on natural hormones - |
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Natural Hormone Balance
for Women : Look Younger, Feel
Stronger, and Live Life With Exuberance
, by Uzzi Reiss, MD |
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What Your Doctor May Not
Tell You About Menopause, by John
R. Lee, MD, Virginia Hopkins
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