5 Reasons Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy May Be Right for You
Menopause is far from a singular experience. Every woman experiences a combination of signs and symptoms that add up to a unique event.
Sure, there are plenty of classic symptoms — hot flashes being common — but combinations and intensities can make your experience unlike that of anyone else.
Gynecologist Marsha E. Gorens, MD, takes an approach to treating menopause that’s as unique as your symptoms. A key part of many women’s treatment is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
We’ve compiled five reasons why BHRT may be the right treatment for you. Consider these points and schedule a consultation with our Near West Side Chicago office.
BHRT is the ideal chemical match
It’s possible for synthetic chemicals to have the same properties but slight differences in molecular structure. The theory behind BHRT is that the right molecular structure is a better match for your body.
BHRT assures that your hormone therapy provides a precise duplicate of the natural hormones your body produces. Receptors and chemical structure match, and your body responds to bioidentical hormones the same way it does to hormones your ovaries produce.
Customized to your needs
Dr. Gorens first checks your existing hormone levels to establish the chemical baseline behind your symptoms. Then she prescribes a custom formula for your BHRT in the form of a subdermal pellet that she places under your skin for a continuous level of the hormones that you need.
We monitor your hormone levels regularly to adjust your formula or dose if it becomes necessary. BHRT is easy to match to your precise needs.
Minimized side effects
As a natural alternative that perfectly matches naturally produced hormones means that you enjoy a minimal risk of side effects from your BHRT program.
Say goodbye to symptoms
Up to 80% of women experience moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats for up to two years after menopause. A few women suffer even longer.
BHRT is generally recognized as the best way to treat vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, as well as other classic menopause symptoms, including mood swings and brain fog.
Better sex
Menopause can have a dramatic effect on your genitourinary health. As estrogen production slows, your vaginal lining becomes thin, dry, and more susceptible to injury. Low estrogen also reduces natural lubrication.
Called the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, this condition can make sex painful due to the new fragility of genital tissue, such as vaginal walls. Bleeding after sex is also common in addition to pain.
Call our Chicago, Illinois, office to learn more about these benefits or request an appointment here. There’s no need to bear down on menopause symptoms. Plan your visit today.