What is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy means the chemical make-up of a particular replacement hormone is exactly the same as what the human body produces. The ideal natural substances for hormone replacement therapy are readily available. Unfortunately, many doctors are unaware of these bio-identical hormones. Since natural or bio-identical hormones cannot be patented, manufacturers lack financial incentive to fund research and development costs to commercially market these substances, and physicians receive little information on natural progesterone, estriol, estradiol, estrone, and testosterone. Women are no longer willing to accept the risks associated with synthetic hormones and are searching for safer alternatives. New research is continually emerging. An estimated two million women are now benefiting from natural plant-derived bio-identical estrogens, progesterone and testosterone. Various dosage forms can be compounded to meet the specific needs of each woman. Options include
