Bioidentical hormone therapy is a medical treatment that uses bio-identical hormones to replace the hormones produced by the body. These hormones act similarly to those the body produces, called endogenous hormones. Healthy Living Visiting Physicians often use Bioidentical hormones to treat menopause symptoms and other conditions associated with menopause.

Bioidentical hormone therapy involves taking a prescription drug identical in structure and function to hormones produced naturally by the body. Below are different kinds of bioidentical hormone therapy.

Bioidentical hormone therapy

Bioidentical hormone therapy involves using natural hormones instead of synthetic ones because they have been shown to produce the same results as their synthetic counterparts in human studies. Unlike ERT, which requires daily injections, bioidentical hormone therapy does not require daily injections. Instead, you can take it orally or transdermally by inserting an applicator into your skin every day for about 16 weeks until symptoms disappear completely.

Natural estrogen therapy

The most common form of estrogen therapy is estradiol patches or gels. These patches or gels contain either estradiol (E2) or norethindrone (NE), synthetic forms of estrogen that mimic the effects of natural estrogen in your body. Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) gives you more energy because it increases blood flow throughout your body, including your heart, bones, and brain. It also helps reduce pain related to osteoporosis and inflammation in the body.

Sermorelin acetate therapy

Sermorelin acetate therapy is a treatment that uses sermorelin, a hormone that is naturally produced by the pituitary gland, to treat menopause symptoms. Sermorelin acetate mimics the action of human Growth Hormone (HGH), which helps to stimulate muscle growth, increase energy levels, and protect against memory loss.

Clomiphene citrate therapy

Clomiphene citrate therapy is a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that uses clomiphene citrate to treat female infertility. Clomiphene citrate is a type of estrogen hormone that is naturally produced by the body and helps regulate egg production in women.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) therapy

HCG is a naturally occurring hormone produced by a woman’s body during pregnancy. It is used to treat infertility and low testosterone levels in men. HCG injections are given under the skin into your abdomen or buttocks to help restart ovulation or increase sperm production for men with low sperm counts or infertile.

FSH/LH injection (Menopur)

FSH/LH injection (Menopur) is another type of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that uses FSH/LH to improve fertility issues in women. Medications like FSH/LH injections work by stimulating the ovaries to produce more eggs and increase egg numbers, which can help improve fertility rates in women who are trying to get pregnant or have difficulty getting pregnant.

Progesterone therapy

Progesterone therapy lowers estrogen levels in the body while raising progesterone levels, which helps prevent uterine fibroids and endometriosis from developing. Progesterone therapy may help with symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats and other conditions related to menopause, such as vaginal dryness and insomnia (difficulty falling asleep).

Bioidentical hormone therapy is a safe, natural, effective, and non-invasive way to relieve symptoms of menopause. To schedule an appointment with a doctor or learn more about Bioidentical hormone therapy, contact Healthy Living Visiting Physicians offices today.