Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Isn’t it time you got back to feeling like “you” again?

What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a method of hormone optimization. The term “bio-identical” means that the hormone is an exact match to the hormone that your body makes or used to make.

Bioidentical Hormones: A Closer Look at What Makes Them Different
Imagine two keys – one perfectly carved to fit your lock, the other a generic shape. This analogy aptly illustrates the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. Both unlock the door to hormonal balance, but the fit and resulting experience can be vastly different.

Bioidentical hormones, derived from natural sources like soy and yam, are meticulously crafted in the lab to precisely match the molecular structure of the hormones your body naturally produces.

Is it right for me?

The ultimate goal of BHRT is to bring your hormones back into balance. You may have a hormone imbalance if you are experiencing:

Women who take BHRT have reported restful sleep, more energy, better moods, increased libido, more comfortable menstrual periods, clearer skin, and other health benefits. In addition, we work with patients one-on-one to identify the root causes of hormone imbalances in their everyday lives and suggest ways to avoid these disturbances. We counsel patients on proper nutrition, Gut Health, better sleep habits, and healthy exercise, in addition to prescribing BHRT.

How does BHRT work?

At Inspired Change Wellness, our bioidentical hormone replacement therapy includes creams, patches, and vaginal options. We use comprehensive testing to determine your hormone balance and prescribe a customized BHRT formulation, such as a cream or patch, ensuring precise hormone delivery for consistent well-being. We monitor your progress, address side effects, and retest hormone levels to maintain optimal balance.

Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bringing hormones into balance is our ultimate goal and the goal of BHRT. When our hormones are balanced we feel better and have a better quality of life, have more energy, sleep better, and have less brain fog, anxiety, depression and moodiness. Frequently, the symptoms of hot flashes, insomnia, low libidio, vaginal dryness and painful intercouse, and other common symptoms are alleviated. Other benefits include:

Risks of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

The benefits to BHRT far outweigh the risks, especially for women who are within 5-10 years from menopause. Before starting BHRT, we take a detailed family history and personal assessment and will discuss all the possible side effects and risks with you.

Not every woman is a candidate for estrogen replacement therapy and we take a personalized approach to balancing all of your hormones. If you are not a good candidate for estrogen replacement therapy, it is still important for your other hormones to be in balance. Thyroid, cortisol, insulin and other hormones are also important for optimal health!

The ideal time to start BHRT is when you start to feel out of balance up until 5-10 years from menopause. There can be additional risks when started 10 years after menopause, however, we can evaulate every woman and her current health needs.