Are Bio-Identical Hormones safe to use?
The decision to use Bio-Identical Hormones is individual and should be made after a comprehensive evaluation and discussion with your physician. The safety of bio-identical hormones lies in assuring that they are carefully monitored with periodic hormone levels to be certain that the appropriate ratios and levels are maintained. The route of delivery or how they are administered as well as the ability of the body to process the hormones is also important. Proper metabolization (detoxification) of estrogen is important to the safety of bio-identical hormones. During a comprehensive evaluation, these factors will be discussed at length and appropriate tests will be recommended based on your individual needs. A treatment plan will then be formulated with your individual needs in mind.
