What is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and does Seasons offer it?
Yes! We’re pleased to announce that we do offer bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and hormone testing in the office! In the 1930’s scientists believed that they had found a miracle treatment for menopause: Premarin. This is actually short for Pregnant Mare Urine. Unfortunately, this hormone replacement therapy has over 40 different types of estragon, and in 2001, some studies showed that it actually increased the risk of some types of cancer and other disease. Many women were distressed at this finding and stopped using the hormone, deciding that they would just have to tough out the effects of peri-menopause and menopause. Now, there is a new standard of care coming to the forefront: bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. It is synthesized in such a way that it is chemically identical to a woman’s natural hormones. This is important because the woman’s body cannot distinguish it from the hormones it produces. Many physicians believe that this will give all of the benefits
