bioidentical hormone therapy

Hormone replacement therapy customized to your needs

What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are identical in molecular structure to the hormones we make in our bodies. Bioidentical hormones are made from a plant chemical extracted from yams and soy. They are often considered a ‘natural’ form of hormone replacement therapy, because not only are they made from plants, but they also act in the exact same way our own hormones do in our bodies. For this reason, we can closely monitor bioidentical hormones in your blood, as well as track how these hormones are affecting you uniquely.

Who Benefits from Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?

There are a number of conditions that benefit greatly from bioidentical hormone therapy. Perimenopause/menopause, recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, and endometriosis are some examples. For a complete list, please see our conditions treated section below.

Whatever your hormonal concern may be, the major benefit of bioidentical hormones is that unlike conventional hormone replacement therapy, we can monitor the hormones we give you more accurately through blood work, and therefore customize hormone replacement therapy to you accordingly.

Is It Safe?

Any type of hormone-based therapy including bioidentical hormones carries risks. Although customized bioidentical hormones are perceived as safer compared to conventional hormone therapy, we are still awaiting better quality research to confirm this.

All types of hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of certain conditions including blood clots, stroke, gallbladder disease, heart disease, and hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast cancer. Side effects may include acne, bloating, weight gain, fatigue, and mood swings.

Our practitioners will always complete a thorough assessment of your medical history, family history, and obtain updated hormone testing to see if bioidentical hormone therapy would be a good fit for you.

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