How Do Compounded Bioidentical Hormones Help Menopausal Women?
Hormones help the body function as it should. However, as the human body ages, its ability to manufacture hormones declines. This decline leads to the poor functioning of various organs. Consequently, the skin begins to crease and sag, and cellulite builds up in the wrong places. Women’s menstrual cycles become irregular, and their ability to conceive suffers. Energy levels drop, and you begin losing your temper for no apparent reason, forgetting things, getting headaches, and losing your sexual drive.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy enables menopausal and premenopausal women to carry on with their lives. Doctors prescribe traditional, bioidentical, or compounded hormone therapy to restore the body’s normal functioning, youthful glow, vigor, sex drive, and overall wellness. This article will discuss how FDA-approved bioidentical hormones help your body recover from menopausal symptoms.
Why might I benefit from hormones?
Compounded bioidentical hormones are made up of bioidentical hormones that provide the body with sex hormones in order to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Replacement therapy helps many women recover from all of these aging symptoms by introducing estrogen, progesterone, and androgens.
- Facial hair
- Hot flashes
- Endometrial cancer
- Vaginal dryness
- Low libido
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Increased breast cancer risk
Unlike traditional hormone therapies, which have negative effects on healthy postmenopausal women, bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to your hormones. Patients do not have unpleasant reactions unless they have medical complications such as blood clots, gallbladder disease, or thyroid complications. Furthermore, bioidentical hormone preparations use plant derivatives from soybeans and yams, which are less toxic than other hormone replacement therapies.
Hormonal therapy is highly personalized to meet the needs and lifestyle of your body. Furthermore, compounding pharmacies produce compounded hormones that have the same molecular structure as yours. Furthermore, compounded medications are available in a variety of forms, including implanted pellets, gels, creams, pills, injections, patches, and lozenges, making it simple to adjust the mode of administration to avoid patient discomfort.
By boosting the hormone levels in your body, BHRT will also leave you with a myriad of health benefits, such as:
- Healthy teeth and gums. Hormonal balance in the body reduces tooth loss and osteoporosis, which boosts oral health in patients.
- Better sex. Hormonal therapy restores estrogen levels, reducing vaginal dryness and leading to better sex life.
- Better sleep and mood. Insomnia in menopausal women produces insomnia, but a balance in hormone levels will boost your sleep.
- Improved mental clarity. Fogging and memory loss will disappear once your hormone level begins to stabilize.
- Better skin. Women taking hormones will also experience smoother, softer, younger, healthier skin due to the increased elasticity and collagen associated with the treatment. You will also have better hydration, thicker skin that does not wound easily, and improved blood flow.
- Weight loss. Since hormone therapy boosts metabolism, patients also experience lower belly fat after treatment.
- Improved mental health. With better-looking skin and body, your mood will improve significantly, thus dealing with any depression you might have been experiencing.
Can I use those over-the-counter menopause supplements?
While there are many treatments for reversing menopausal symptoms in women, it is critical to work with a doctor throughout your recovery process. When you come to Meridian Health & Wellness Atlanta, we will go over your medical history, check your hormone levels, and then create custom-compound formulations to meet your body’s needs.
We also make certain that you receive FDA-approved formulations to reduce the risks associated with hormone therapy and that we monitor how your body responds to treatment. We advise patients to avoid over-the-counter prescription drugs and compounded drugs unless they have the sufficient medical knowledge to self-prescribe.
When can I or should I start BHRT, and for how long?
Throughout her life, a woman’s body undergoes numerous changes. Changes in the monthly cycle and childbirth, for example, cause hormonal changes that result in symptoms such as mood swings, weight gain, and bloating. Her body, however, undergoes rapid changes as she enters menopause around the age of 45. She is suffering from deficiencies as well as hormonal imbalances.
Her hair becomes brittle as a result of hormonal deficiencies and imbalances. She begins to miss her periods, and she gains belly fat. She puts on some weight, loses her libido, and has sleepless nights.
If you are a woman and are experiencing these or other age-related symptoms, you should see a doctor right away. Meridian Health & Wellness Atlanta experts will assess your salivary hormone levels and devise a personalized treatment plan to restore the function of your natural hormones. Call today to schedule an evaluation.
Side effects of bioidentical hormones
Hormone therapy may be adversely affected by a variety of hormonal factors. While Mayo Clinic proceedings show that bioidentical hormone therapy is safe for healthy postmenopausal women and patients, the FDA has only conducted a limited survey on how patients react to postmenopausal hormone therapy. Patients react differently to compounded preparations, as they do to most prescription drugs. Weight gain, mood swings, bloating, and breast tenderness are all possible side effects.
Furthermore, some women may not benefit from this treatment. Therefore, if your symptoms do not improve after therapy, consult your doctor. Finally, because most insurance plans do not cover hormone therapy, the biggest disadvantage is that it must be paid for out of pocket.
Wondering whether bioidentical hormone therapy is for you? Call us to book an appointment.
Compounding formulations for menopause are easily obtained from a compounding pharmacy. Working with a trained and experienced doctor, on the other hand, can produce better results. If you are already experiencing aging symptoms or believe menopause is starting, contact Meridian Health & Wellness Atlanta for an evaluation. Our doctors are highly trained and experienced in hormone therapy, and they will recommend the best formulation for a healthier, younger, more energetic, and more beautiful you. To schedule an appointment, call (470) 344-5780 today.
