What are Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are identical in structure and function to the ones made in the human body, and are usually compounded from sources such as soy or wild yams. When these hormones are absorbed into the body, they are more easily recognized and metabolized. Because of their identical structure to human hormones, they can reduce the risks of health-threatening side effects.
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Men and women of all ages can benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Poor diet, lack of exercise, environmental factors, stress, and aging can lead to hormonal imbalances, which can cause health problems.
Perimenopause, menopause, and andropause are the syndromes that most men and women experience when they reach their forties and fifties, due to hormonal deficiencies. Some of the issues that can arise from this may include:
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Fatigue
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Insomnia
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Hot Flashes
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Weight Loss Resistance
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Diabetes
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High Cholesterol
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Irritability
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Low Libido
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PMS
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Irregular Periods
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Hair Loss
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Mood Swings
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapies can restore these deficient hormones and the related symptoms. Renewus can tailor bioidentical hormone prescriptions to meet individual needs, and will implement personalized dietary, nutritional, and stress relieving elements into each program to enhance your results.
Women can experience hormonal imbalances at any age; however, most women begin to experience hormonal decline in the mid to late 30’s or early 40’s. Hormonal imbalances can be caused due to stress, a poor diet, environmental factors, lack of sleep, smoking or alcohol, poor nutrition, and having a baby. The hormones that most commonly begin to decline are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. While testosterone is thought to mainly be a male hormone, women do produce small amounts of testosterone in their adrenal glands, and it is important for maintaining libido, energy, and muscle mass. Perimenopause is the period when estrogen and progesterone start to drop, and it usually occurs 4-6 years prior to menopause. Perimenopause can cause irregular periods, mood swings, acne, migraines, headaches, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, low libido, and fatigue.
After several years of perimenopause and not having a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months, menopause officially begins. After menopause begins, many of the symptoms change and intensify, and new symptoms appear. During menopause, the ovaries have stopped producing significant amounts of estrogen and progesterone, and ideally, the adrenal glands are supposed to take over the production of these hormones. However, in most women, the adrenal glands are exhausted due to stress, lack of sleep, or a poor diet, and they cannot produce the necessary amounts of hormones. During menopause, a woman may experience symptoms such as weight gain, reduced libido, mood swings, insomnia, and hot flashes.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can provide a myriad of benefits for women suffering from hormone decline. Women do not have to suffer through perimenopause or menopause and can enjoy their transition out of the reproductive years. Dr. Tice’s expert programs can help to meet individual needs and improve overall health. Some of the benefits of bioidentical hormones may include: