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  Hormone replacement therapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For hormone replacement therapy in general, and for other instances in which hormones might be prescribed, see hormone therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a system of medical treatment for postmenopausal women, based on the assumption that it may prevent discomfort and health problems caused by diminished circulating estrogen hormones.
Absent research with bioidentical estrogen and progesterone, there is no sure basis assessing whether the results of this study are relevant to other forms of estrogen replacement therapy such as topically administered estradiol and estriol.
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 Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a modification of conventional hormone replacement therapy.
Conventional hormone replacement therapy often involves the use of chemicals that have hormone activity but are not normally found in the human body (examples: synthetic progestins, equilin).
The term "bioidentical" is used because the administered hormones are chemically synthesized and identical to the naturally occurring hormones of the human body: estradiol, progesterone, estriol (another natural estrogen), and testosterone are the most common.
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 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Resources
Hormones used in BHRT are identical (hence "bioidentical") in chemical structure to those that the human body produces.
This therapy is has not been associated with the risks of synthetic or fixed hormonal replacement (i.e.
Many studies in the scientific literature have shown a strong correlation between the levels of steroid hormones in the blood stream and the levels of steroid hormones in saliva.
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 bioidentical hormone replacement therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Menopausal women, scared off traditional hormone replacement therapy by studies showing the pills cause breast cancer and heart disease, are seizing on another approach: "bioidentical" hormones.
Bioidentical hormones tend to be made up by pharmacists according to a doctor's prescription, which makes women feel that the dose is tailored to fit their individual needs.
Bioidenticals also seem more natural because they are derived from plants such as Mexican wild yams and soy, unlike one of the most common conventional hormones, Premarin, which is made from the urine of pregnant mares.
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 Bioidentical Hormones, Bio-identical Hormones, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
With an individualized approach to hormone therapy, you can know exactly what your hormone levels are, compare the benefits vs. risks of all possible therapies, and choose the ideal replacement protocol to bring your hormones back to their proper balance.
While many of these hormones can be replaced to deter some of the effects of aging, HGH reaches far beyond the scope of any of these hormones.
The decline of growth hormone with age is directly associated with many of the symptoms of aging, including wrinkling, gray hair, hair loss, decreased energy and sexual function, loss of muscle and increased body fat, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and overall lower life expectancy.
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 bioidentical hormones, hormone replacement therapy, hrt, natural hrt - Women Living Naturally
Bioidentical hormones can be extracted and derived from a variety of different sources such as plants (soy or yams) or animals (pigs or horses).
Premarin for example is advertised as a natural estrogen replacement therapy because it is derived from the urine of a pregnant mare but it is not bioidentical to human estrogen and has been found to have devastating effects on women.
Bioidentical progesterone reduces the symptoms and discomfort of menopause, perimenopause and PMS without the side effects associated with synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
www.womenlivingnaturally.com /articlepage.php?id=177   (1079 words)

  
 Hormone Replacement Therapy News
Hormone replacement therapy - providing women with estrogen or estrogen and progestin to ease hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms of menopause - has been around since the 1950s.
A 2002 study showing that hormone replacement therapy raises the risk of heart disease and breast cancer -- scaring many women away from the drugs -- was fundamentally flawed, according to new research.
Hormone replacement therapy can slow the thinning of bones, but as we now know, can also lead to increased rates of cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.
www.topix.net /health/hormone-replacement-therapy   (777 words)

  
 Bioidentical Hormones & Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are identical to what the human body makes.
Even though bioidentical hormones have been around for a long time, the majority of doctors are not familiar with them.
Bioidentical hormones are a regular part of their treatment programs.
www.safemenopausesolutions.com /bioidentical-hormones.html   (1133 words)

  
 Bioidentical Hormones Come of Age - Hormone Replacement Therapy - BHRT
Bioidentical hormones are manufactured to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body.
The great appeal of bioidentical hormones is that they are natural, and our bodies can metabolize them as it was designed to do, minimizing side effects.
After reviewing her hormone panel we placed Janet on a combination of bioidentical estradiol (one of the three forms of estrogen), testosterone, DHEA and progesterone, all in cream form.
www.womentowomen.com /bioidentical-hrt/bioidenticalhormones.asp   (1148 words)

  
 Natural Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy (medically referred to as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) is the replacement of hormones that are normally produced by the body with natural hormones that are biologically identical in chemical structure and function.
Natural hormones for therapy are available in a variety of dosage forms including capsules, topical or vaginal creams, gels, troches, or suppositories.
Natural hormones, also called "bioidentical hormones," are hormones that are derived from natural plant material, like soybeans, or in the case of progesterone, from plant sources such as yam.
www.pensacolaapothecary.com /natural_hormone_replacement_therapy.asp   (321 words)

  
 Human Growth Hormone (HGH), Testosterone - Synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Bioidentical hormones are natural hormones whose molecule are identical to those made by humans.
Today age-related hormone deficiencies and imbalances are correctable and optimal hormone balances, that place individuals in the upper percentiles of their normal hormone ranges, can be safely achieved when performed by a competent physician specifically trained and certified in Age Management Medicine.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly increases bone mineral density (BMD) in clinically important skeletal regions of frail elderly women, according to a report published in the August 15, 2001 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.
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 Bio-Identical hormone, bioidentical replacement, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Atlanta hormone replacement, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In order for a replacement hormone to fully replicate the function of hormones that were originally produced and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original.
The goal of any form of hormone replacement therapy should be to provide an adequate supply of the deficient hormone in a form that is as close as possible to that which the body originally produced, therefore resulting in normal physiologic effects.
Testosterone is hormone secreted by the testes, ovaries and adrenal glands which results in increased muscle mass, strength and endurance, decreased fat, increased exercise tolerance, enhancement of well-being and psychological status, improvement in lean muscle mass, bone density, decrease in cholesterol, improved skin tone and healing capacity, increased libido and sexual performance.
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 Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy, Also Known as BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy), Now Available at ...
BHRT is the replacement of hormones that are normally produced by the body with hormones that are biologically identical ("bioidentical") in chemical structure and function.
Bioidentical hormones are derived from soy and wild yam plants and then formulated to be exact replicas of the hormones found in your body.
These hormones are recognized by the cells of your body as their own product and as such are easily effective at replacing hormone deficiencies in your body without side effects.
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 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy HOME: Natural Hormone Balance The way Nature intended
The bioidentical hormone products are all natural, and are more effective and safer to use then any other mass produced products on the market today.The hormone medicine is formulated to meet your specific hormonal needs.
Hormones used in BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, or BHRT, are identical in chemical structure to those that the human body produces.
Hormones that are "bound" by proteins in the blood are unavailable to target tissues.
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 bioidentical hormone replacement therapy bio-identical Atlanta GA
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that have the same structure as the hormones produced by the body.
To restore hormone levels to restore vitality and maintain health without increasing the risk of cancer and other disease it is important to know your baseline hormone levels and have a total health assessment before using hormones.
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that have the same structure as the hormones that your body normally makes and are easily recognized by the body and less likely to cause side effects.
www.calladoctor.net /physicians-specialties-atlanta/alpharetta/bio-identical-hormones-bioidentical.htm   (820 words)

  
 The Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy with hormone additives in beef and pediatric growth hormone deficiency
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 Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy with Bioidentical Hormones   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Bioidentical hormones exactly mimic the structure and function of the hormones inside your body.
Bioidentical hormones come from plant sources, and help women rebalance hormone levels in their bodies in a natural way.
Imbalanced hormone levels can become increasingly complex, because sometimes the level of a hormone is not as important as its ratio to the other hormones.
www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com /nhrt.asp   (1193 words)

  
 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
It is a steroid hormone produced primarily by the ovaries and conversion of adrenal gland hormones by other tissues.
As well as the being one of the most important "female hormones" which is responsible for a normal monthly cycle, estradiol is known to support normal function in quite a number of important physiological processes including bone mineral density and osteoporosis prevention's well as proper heart and blood vessel health and arteriosclerosis prevention.
For example: even though progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum (which develops after ovulation) in its highest levels during the last half of the female cycle, levels are maintained in the first half of the cycle by the adrenal glands.
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 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A loss of hormonal balance, as occurs with aging, plays a predominant role in mental and emotional symptoms and in all illness.
The word HORMONE is derived from the Greek word hormano, meaning "to arouse or excite." Hormones are chemical messengers that are usually secreted from the endocrine glands into the bloodstream.
Hormones play many important roles in the health and maintenance of the body, including influencing the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and water.
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 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Natural Hormone Replacement, Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In choosing the form of hormone replacement therapy that is best for you, there are several factors you will want to consider, including which symptoms are most important for you to manage.
Women who are taking the hormone testosterone to alleviate lack of sex drive also have the option of taking the natural form of this hormone.
No hormone therapy should ever be considered permanent, although you may be taking the hormones indefinitely.
www.womenshealth.com /hrtregimen.html   (1448 words)

  
 Dr Roby: Bioidentical Hormones & Hormone Replacement Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
By making patients aware of how hormones impact their moods, weight, fatigue, skin, libido and overall health they are able to articulate what their bodies are telling them is needed to bring them back into balance.
Roby provides each of his patients with information on the advantages of bioidentical hormones; the risks and how supervised treatment can be a man or woman's best defense against diseases associated with aging.
Many women begin to experience hormone changes in their twenties and thirties or after the babies are born, therefore, it is important to have a healthcare provider, like Dr. Roby, who can provide healthy, symptom-free and balanced treatments.
www.onlineallergycenter.com /bioidenticalhormones   (384 words)

  
 Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) may be an option for you.
Hormone replacement therapy involves replacing levels of estrogen and progesterone to relieve the symptoms of peri menopausal and menopausal women.
Bioidentical hormones are a natural alternative to synthetic hormones.
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 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy – Kronos Compounding Pharmacy Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy provides the same physiological effect as the hormones they are prescribed to replace.
For this reason, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is preferred by most patients and physicians.
Then, monitor hormone levels with periodic follow-up visits and re-testing to assess the effectiveness of the therapy and adjust as necessary.
www.kronospharmacy.com /control/pharmacy/hormone_main.aspx   (245 words)

  
 Lee Silsby Compounding Pharmacy
Synthetic hormones are generally used by drug companies in replacement therapies because they are more profitable than non-synthetic hormones, yet synthetic hormones can often cause significant health problems.
The problem with BHRT from the perspective of a drug manufacturer is that bioidentical hormones are natural substances that can not be patented.
The goal of a specialized BHRT consultation is to educate and inform the patient and assist his or her practitioner in developing a treatment plan.
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 Women's Health
We have been focused exclusively on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy since 1997 and have treated more than 1,000 patients during that time.
We use only bioidentical hormones (for an explanation see the menopause section), the ones your body has known for years and of which it no longer makes enough.
We replace all the hormones that have declined with age because they are all important to your long-term health.
www.antiagingny.com /Bioidentical_hormones_for_women.htm   (377 words)

  
 Natural or Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Natural bio identical hormones are both natural (based on plant estrogens) and formed into a bio-identical structure exactly the same as our own estrogen and progesterone.
Therapy also involves counseling in nutritional factors contributing to distressing symptoms as well as counseling in how to maximize your nutrition while on therapy.
Werner underwent testing to determine the hormone levels in her blood and was prescribed a custom blend of bio-identical estrogens, which are made from yams and are chemical replicas of the hormones made by the human body.
gustafsonm-d.com /Natural-or-Bioidentical-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy   (835 words)

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