Human Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

If you have symptoms of Menopause you may benefit from hormone replacement therapy. Human Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, previously referred to as "BHRT" uses hormones identical to those in the human body to replace hormones that are out of balance.

Menopause and the Female Body

The female body produces Estrogens, Progesterone and Testosterone as the primary sex hormones. These are made by the ovaries and to a lesser degree by the adrenal glands and Glial cells in the central nervous system. They are perfectly made by these tissues and glands to bind to receptor sites spread in vast numbers throughout the entire body; in the brain, muscles, skin, and nerves.

Even the sense of smell as well as tear glands are affected by these natural steroids. These hormones have strong and broad influences on every aspect of our body's functions. Menopause is the name for a condition characterized by a marked decrease in these hormones, usually occuring later in life, leading to a variety of symptoms which are listed below.

Symptoms Commonly Associated with PMS and Menopause in Women include:

Because the decrease in hormone production is gradual, a patient may at first only experience a few mild symptoms which gradually progress to become more bothersome and abundant.

Replacement of the hormones that are out of balance has shown to be beneficial in many patients, often leading to alleviation of the symptoms shown above.

What does Human Identical Mean?

Human identical" means that the hormone supplements used are identical to the hormones that the human body naturally produces.

Most commercially available drugs are synthetic and are made from pregnant mare's urine, which contains conjugated estrogenic compounds not normally found in the human body.

Other commercial hormone drugs are synthetic versions of bio-identical hormones but with different chemicals attached to them for the purpose of obtaining US patent rights. Human Identical hormones are not patentable and are therefore of little interest to big pharmaceutical companies.

Human Identical hormones are natural to your body. They are non-synthetic, and have no animal by-products that might cause additional side effects. These hormones are not drugs but supplements derived from plant sources like soy beans and yams.

We compound Human Identical Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT) from supplements that are identical to the hormones produced in the human body, so you get a supplement that is easily recognized by the body.

This therapy is also custom compounded by our compounding pharmacist to fit your exact dosage need. These well trained professionals use only USP Pharmaceutical grade supplies, the highest grade available, for your preparations.

Also, different dosage forms can be made, such as Transdermal Gels, Sublingual tablets, and vaginal creams that allow the supplement to be absorbed without going through the stomach and liver. This is important because the stomach and liver destroy as much as 80% of some hormones before they reach the receptor sites where they do their work. Oral dosage forms are seldom used for this reason.

We realize "No one size fits all" where patient needs are concerned. Each patient is different. The important thing is to get the right dose in the most convenient dosage form so that you, the patient, can feel comfortable about taking your hormones as directed.

It is important for the patient to take an active role in their therapy so that true hormone balance can be achieved. Most patients require some dosage adjustment during therapy to "fine tune" the treatment.

Is Human Identical Hormone Replacement right for me?

Women who are experiencing the symptoms of menopause listed in the section below may consider Human Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy as many thousands of others have before.

All potential patients should be screened for relative risk factors by filling out a symptom questionnaire (click here to do so) and by having a thorough physical examination by a physician knowledgeable in the use of HRT. You can use THIS LINK to contact us, and we would be happy to provide you with a listing of local physiscians in your area who are knowledgeable in Human Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, or we can refer you to a local physician when we receive your completed symptom questionnaire.

Taking a supplement of these hormones must be carefully considered by both you and your doctor. Candidates for this type of therapy are usually women or men whose quality of life has taken a downturn. They want to feel better, be symptom free, and do it safely.

I feel this may be right for me. What steps do I need to take to begin Human Identical HRT?

1. Patients are asked to fill out the symptom questionnaire and include pertinent comments the physician may find useful, i.e. previous laboratory results.
    
2. Once the questionnaire has been filled out and submitted, our staff will contact you with the results of the initial screening. If the results show that you may be a candidate for BHRT, you will need to get a hormone level test kit from our pharmacy. The kit and lab fee will cost about $125, far lower than other labs. We use saliva based testing so it does not involve any blood work or needle sticks.
    
3. To get a baseline study on your hormones each patient will be asked to fill one test tube with saliva first thing in the morning before doing anything else. You must not brush your teeth the night before as toothpaste interferes with the test as do facial creams, lipstick, and mouthwash. Sorry, no soap either.
    
   • Label your vial of saliva with your name, package in the plastic container, and place in the box for shipment.
   
    
   • Now get the order form and check off the following to establish a baseline hormone profile that will be used later for comparison.
   
    

Women should check the following boxes for Saliva lab test: · Estradiol · Estriol · Estrone · Progesterone · Testosterone · AM Cortisol

Men should check the following boxes for Saliva lab test: · Testosterone · DHEAS · Estradiol · Am Cortisol · Progesterone

• Enclose the order form in the box provided and affix the shipping label.

 
• Do Not forget to list all medications you are taking

 
• You should receive your lab results in about 2 weeks.

Once the results are in, you are notified and a Physician's office visit is scheduled. By having the symptom questionnaire filled out online and the lab work done in advance we save time and money at the physician's office and get faster relief of symptoms.

We will work closely with the physician to get the best possible dose and method of administration for your particular needs and preferences.

More Information:

Click here to fill out our online Symptom Sheet

Click here to contact us about finding a Doctor in your area who specializes in Human Identical HRT, or to ask any general questions.

 

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NOTE:
THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES COMMITMENT AND MANY PATIENTS GET GREAT RESULTS QUICKLY WHILE OTHERS, ABOUT 50%, REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS FROM TIME TO TIME. THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL SINCE WE ARE TRYING TO HIT A MOVING TARGET IN THOSE WOMEN THAT ARE BEGINNING THIER DECLINE OF REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES.