Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormones as the name suggests are hormones that are very similar to the hormone produced in the body. These are man-made hormones use to treat men and women who have reduced or imbalance hormone production problems.
A human body produces hormones from special organs called Glands. They act as messengers to the body parts when to react and how to react. They basically control all the actions of the human body from brain function to the breakdown of the food. Being very crucial to the functioning of the body when they are out of balance symptoms surely occur and eventually the body faces difficulties. Thus their role in the body’s health is very noticeable.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made hormones which eliminate many symptoms when introduced into the body. The very few hormones that matched the man-made hormones are progesterone, testosterone and estrogen. These hormones are produced in the laboratory making sure it mimics the naturally produced hormones to put the best effect in treatment. They are made exactly identical in molecular structure that the differentiation between the two is impossible. These hormones are made from animal, plant or mineral resources. Many laboratories prepare this kind of hormones beforehand and make available for the use of the treatment of hormonal diseases. But many a time as per the doctor’s requirement customised bioidentical hormones are prepared by a pharmacist.
Uses of Bioidentical Hormones
With age men and women start showing a reduction in the production of some key hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It is a stage when people start showing symptoms that need to recover immediately and provide a degree of relief from the stress. The very common low hormonal effect in women is the menopause-a condition when women’s periods stop and too many difficulties start originating.
Some very common symptoms of lowered hormones in the body are
Memory Loss
Mood Swing
Foggy Thinking
Hot Flashes
Vaginal Dryness
Fatigue
Loss of Energy
Sleeping Disturbance
Night Sweats.
To treat these symptoms bioidentical hormones are introduced into the body and this treatment is called as Hormone Therapy
An Overview on Hormone Therapy
What is Hormone Therapy? We know that hormonal imbalance results in poor health condition and produces unbearable symptoms. Thus, when medical practitioners treat any symptoms with the use of Bioidentical Hormones the treatment it is known as Hormone Therapy.
Hormone Therapy is generally classified into four classes:
Oncologic Hormone Therapy- It is the treatment of cancer in men and women where the use of bioidentical hormones can do a great job. In treating Prostate Cancer androgen hormone plays a basis component role. Also, estrogen hormone is helpful in treating breast cancer in women.
Androgen Replacement Therapy- When men face the problem of low level of androgen in the body due to age or other medical reasons, bioidentical androgen hormones provides great relief.
Transgender Hormone Therapy- This type of therapy is related to the transgender people. They have introduced into the body the hormones they identify with.
Hormone Replacement Therapy- This hormone therapy is applicable to treat the symptoms of menopause in women .
Among the list of four classes in Hormone Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy have good recognition and on great degree practitioners are using it. When women reach to menopause state the level of estrogen or progesterone hormone goes down. Due to which the symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, mood swings and reduced sex drive appear. Bioidentical hormones in the form of pills, skin patches, gels or vaginal creams bring balance to the body. This treatment ultimately creates a balance of hormones and with time the symptoms start fading and completely vanish in a year or two.
Role of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to treat Hypothyroidism
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy or BHRT can help you in treating the symptoms of the hypothyroid condition. The hypothyroid condition occurs when the balance of natural hormones in the body goes disturb. It is due to the presence of Thyroid Gland in our body located right above the collarbone and produces two types of hormones- Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine(T3). T3 is a very important hormone that tells the body to produce energy and maintain metabolism. T3 is an important hormone for the body’s regulation that produces agonizing symptoms appear when reduces. Fatigue, loss of memory, constipation, depression are the symptoms of hypothyroidism that need immediate care. The best way to treat these symptoms is the use of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Many people live with the continuous effect of imbalanced hormones in the body. Hormone Therapy is a way better approach to treat them and eliminate the symptoms. With time many symptoms disappear but still some side-effects of taking them always lingers on. This is why, before introducing hormone therapy, medical practitioners make sure to discuss with the patients all post-therapy effects.
Finally, from this discussion it sure that driving back the balancing level of hormones through hormone therapy is the best way to lead a life of happiness. Treating patient with bioidentical hormones is a positive approach towards achieving a healthier and longer life. Medical practitioners dedicate their level best to offer customised hormone therapy tailor-made to the requirements of the patient. Never let hormone imbalance in body ever affect your way of life. Right treatment from the right people is the key to a healthy future.
Certainly, with recognised physicians, you will receive reliable treatment.
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