Hormone Optimization Explained

What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?

As we age, our bodies naturally start to reduce the amount of hormones like testosterone and estrogen they produce. Hormones such as these are incredibly important to how many areas of your body function – such as your brain, heart, bones, reproductive organs, and more. When these hormones are not optimized, people can

experience several different symptoms.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a method of restoring the balance of your hormones and aiming to relieve these symptoms, using compounded hormones that are identical in structure to those your body naturally produces. That way, your body recognizes and uses these replacement hormones in exactly the same way as the hormones it produces naturally. 

 

The Importance of Hormone Optimization

Most women see a significant drop in estrogen and testosterone as they age, while many men may experience a similar phenomenon relating to testosterone, known as andropause or more commonly as Low T (low testosterone).

Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes. Because of their essential role in the body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can cause side effects throughout the body.