What Are the Benefits of Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure of hormones naturally produced by the body. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is more effective than synthetic hormone therapy, because bioidentical hormones are more readily accepted and utilized in the body.
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Benefits
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Bioidentical hormones are beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels, preventing osteoporosis, and improving concentration, sleep, mood, and libido. Men with low testosterone levels can benefit from using BHRT to prevent bone loss, correct erectile dysfunction, and maintain muscle mass.
Features
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For menopausal and postmenopausal women, BHRT can ease the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and mood fluctuations. According to Joseph Mercola, MD, a physician who practices holistic medicine, BHRT have none of the risks, like breast cancer, high blood pressure, vaginal bleeding, weight gain, and blood clots, that accompany the use of synthetic hormones.
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Effects
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Younger women can benefit from bioidentical hormones to restore and correct menstruation, reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and address perimenopauasal (pre-menopause) symptoms.
Source
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Bioidentical hormones are obtained from the precursors in plants, such as soy and wild yam, and adjusted in a laboratory to match the structure of natural hormones.
Potential
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According to World Health.net, BHRT offers a promising treatment to counter the effects of aging by optimizing essential hormone levels.
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