Is bioidentical HRT the same as plant sources of estrogen, such as soy, red clover or flax seeds?
No. Some plants have chemical agents in them that have some estrogen-like effects in the human body, but are not bioidentical. Q: How long has bioidentical HRT been available? A: For about 20 years. Dr. Jonathan Wright, whose Renton clinic treats more than 10,000 women with natural HRT, was one of the first doctors to prescribe the treatment and has written several books about alternative medicine, including one on natural hormone-replacement therapy. He remembers a woman coming into his office in 1982 asking for natural hormones. He prescribed Premarin. “She said to me with a smile, ‘Do I look like a horse? I want the same hormones I had before this mess of depression and hot flashes started, I want them back,’ ” Wright said. He says that now more than 4,000 doctors and naturopaths nationwide prescribe the medication to hundreds of thousands of women. With last month’s news, more women are seeking out information about natural HRT. Q: Why is it sometimes called “natural” HRT? A: The t
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