Bioidentical hormone therapy is often called “natural hormone therapy” because it acts in the body just like the hormones we produce. But here again, that tricky word natural muddies the waters.Also known as natural hormone replacement, the process of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy deals with the replacing the absent hormones in the body with created ones gained from natural plant substances. They plants used are yams and soy, and the substances are manipulated until they mimic the make-up of the hormones found naturally in the body.
It has been found that when the dosage of bioidentical hormones is too high for an individual there are many adverse effects. Just as if your body naturally produced too much of any one hormone, you would suffer ill effects as well. These side effects can generally be eliminated when the dosage is returned to a normal level that balances out the hormones once again.
It will help to alleviate symptoms most women suffer from due to menopause and hormone imbalances. It also improves the quality of life, and most importantly, helps to prevent many diseases.Gels, pills and drops do not pulse in our bodies, like endogenous hormones pulse. A healthy young woman’s endogenous hormones go way up and way down low and trigger different genes; genes that grow cells, stop cells from growing, and tell cells to die.
Their molecular and structural similarity means that they are easily accepted by the body. They also function more effectively when compared to their synthetic counterparts. There are no side effects associated with this hormones.
The benefits of bioidentical progesterone are numerous. Among them are improved energy and stamina. In addition, progesterone is a natural antidepressant and is known to restore the sex drive. It also protects against endometrial cancer and fibrocystic breasts.
Because hormones contained in BHRT products have chemically identical molecular structures as the ones a woman’s body makes, so the body can distinguish no difference between its own hormones and those used in BHRT. This further helps BHRT deliver results that are virtually free of the side effects encountered with conventional HRT.
