Understanding Bioidentical Hormones
It is said 'we do not lose hormones as we age' but rather 'we age because we lose our hormones.' This fundamental concept drives our approach to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Bioidentical hormones are plant-derived hormones that are biochemically similar to those produced by the body. These custom-compounded hormonal formulations are tailored to a woman's or man's individual hormone needs, after existing levels are determined.
Conventional medicine mainly treats thyroid deficiency and estrogen in menopause. The new paradigm in modern medicine is to replace what is missing. Many hormone levels begin to drop as early as our thirties. The decline in mental clarity or failing memory, unexplained weight gain, fatigue or loss of energy, loss of sex drive, depression or anxiety, excessive dry skin or brittle nails, and trouble sleeping are all caused by the drop in many hormone levels. This can be treated! We do not need to accept this as a process of aging.