BHRT For Women
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WHAT IS BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (BHRT)?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses hormones that have the same chemical and molecular structure as hormones naturally produced by the human body. For women, treatment may include estradiol, progesterone and testosterone after an individualized medical evaluation.
- Purpose: BHRT is designed to relieve bothersome symptoms associated with hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause, or surgical menopause.
- Treatment is based on your symptoms, medical history, health goals, risk factors, and laboratory testing when clinically appropriate.
- Treatment Options: Depending on your individual needs, hormone therapy may be provided through patches, injections, creams, and oral capsules.
- The goal is not simply to change a laboratory number. It is to create a medically appropriate plan that helps relieve symptoms, supports quality of life, and is monitored over time.
HORMONAL IMBALANCES IN WOMEN: ESTROGEN, PROGESTERONE & TESTOSTERONE
Hormones can fluctuate significantly during perimenopause and generally settle at lower levels after menopause. These changes affect every woman differently. Some women experience only mild changes, while others develop symptoms that interfere with sleep, relationships, work, sexual health, and overall quality of life.
- ESTROGEN - Estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle and supports bone, vaginal, and urinary-tract health. Fluctuating or declining estrogen may contribute to hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex, and urinary symptoms.
- PROGESTERONE - Progesterone helps regulate the menstrual cycle and balances estrogen's effect on the uterine lining. As ovulation becomes less frequent during perimenopause, progesterone production may become irregular or decline. For women who still have a uterus and use systemic estrogen, a progestogen is generally prescribed to protect the uterine lining.
- TESTOSTERONE Testosterone is an important hormone in women and an essential part of overall hormone health. As testosterone and other hormones change with age, some women may experience decreased sexual desire or arousal, fatigue, reduced energy or motivation, mood changes, decreased strength, or greater difficulty maintaining lean muscle.
SIGNS OF HORMONAL CHANGE
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Irregular or changing menstrual cycles
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Mood changes, irritability, or anxiety
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue or reduced energy
- Vaginal dryness, burning, or discomfort
- Pain or discomfort during sex
- Decreased sexual desire or arousal
- Urinary urgency or recurring urinary discomfort
Common Causes
- Perimenopause and the transition toward menopause
- Natural menopause and postmenopausal hormone changes
- Surgical menopause after removal of the ovaries
- Primary ovarian insufficiency or early menopause
- Certain medications or medical treatments that affect ovarian function
- Thyroid, metabolic, sleep, mood, and other health conditions that can mimic or intensify hormonal symptoms
- Stress and lifestyle factors that may worsen sleep, energy, mood, and sexual health
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF BHRT
- For appropriately selected women, an individualized hormone therapy plan may:
- Reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Improve sleep when it is disrupted by menopausal symptoms
- Relieve vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
- Improve certain urinary and genitourinary symptoms
- Help prevent bone loss and reduce fracture risk while therapy is being used
- Support sexual comfort and overall quality of life
- Improve sexual desire or arousal
- Increase energy and drive
- Provide a treatment plan that can be monitored and adjusted as needs change
- Benefits and risks vary from woman to woman. BHRT is not appropriate for everyone, and individual results may vary.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Hormone therapy is not appropriate for every woman. Potential benefits and risks depend on factors such as age, time since menopause, symptoms, personal and family medical history, and the type, dose, route, and duration of treatment. A medical consultation is required to determine whether treatment may be appropriate. This information is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.
How It Works
Easy 4 Step Process
Step 1
Schedule Free Discovery Call
- Click ‘Schedule Free Discovery Call’
- Share your health goals & challenges
- Schedule initial consultation
*We do not accept any insurance, as most insurance companies do not cover our services.
Step 2
Labs & Intake Forms
- Complete lab work
- Complete intake forms
Step 3
Initial Consultation
- Provider will review your lab results, medical history, symptoms and health goals
- Based on this review, a customized treatment plan will be discussed
Proceed with treatment that is best for you
Step 4
Receive Your Treatment by Mail
- Start receiving your treatment at your door!
SERVICE PRICING
Provider will review your lab results, medical history, symptoms and health goals. Based on this review, a customized treatment plan will be discussed.
Labwork Will Be Orderd During Discovery Call. Patient Can Use Their Health Insurance At Quest, Or Use Our Discounted Cash Price At LabCorp Via Access Labs. If You Have Had Labs Done Within The Last 3 Months We May Be Able To Use Them Depending On Which Labs Were Ordered. Patient Is Responsible For Labwork Costs.
How is this service different from a standard medical clinic?
- Follow Up Visits
- Included
- Medication Management
- Included
- Ongoing Support
- Included
