Bioidentical Hormone in Englewood, CO

What Are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are used to relieve the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. On average, menopause occurs around age 52, and in the years leading up to it, your ovaries make less and less estrogen and progesterone. Bioidentical hormones replace what your body has lost.

These hormones are derived from plant sources such as soy and yams and are designed to be molecularly identical to the estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone your body naturally produces. In addition to replacing estrogen, bioidentical hormones can serve as a substitute for progesterone and other hormones in a complete hormone replacement plan.

How Are Bioidentical Hormones Different From Traditional Hormones?

Traditional hormone replacement therapy has often relied on synthetic hormones or conjugated estrogens derived from the urine of pregnant horses. Bioidentical hormones, in contrast, are created from plant materials and structured to match your body’s own hormones, which many women view as a more natural alternative.

Bioidentical hormones have grown in popularity as a plant-based option, and more than a million women in the United States use them, according to The Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society). Our providers help you weigh the benefits and risks of each approach so you can make an informed choice.

What Does Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Treat?

Cherry Hills Midwifery, Obstetrics, & Gynecology recommends bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, including:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Mood changes and irritability
• Foggy memory and trouble concentrating
• Weight gain
• Trouble sleeping
• Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
• Less interest in sex

Estrogen replacement also helps prevent bone loss, which is why hormone therapy is often part of our approach to menopause management and osteoporosis screening. Our team primarily uses transdermal hormone replacements that are absorbed through your skin, a delivery method that avoids first-pass processing by the liver.

Is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Safe?

For most healthy women who start therapy near the onset of menopause, hormone therapy is considered a safe and effective option for symptom relief. Every woman’s risk profile is different, however. Before recommending treatment, your provider reviews your personal and family history of heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer, and makes sure you are up to date on breast health screening and your annual well woman exam.

What Happens During Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Your provider at Cherry Hills Midwifery, Obstetrics, & Gynecology first determines whether you are a good candidate. If so, your treatment is tailored to your symptoms and health needs, with the goal of relieving symptoms at the lowest effective dose.

While you are on therapy, your provider monitors your health closely. You may have periodic blood, urine, or saliva tests to measure your hormone levels, and your dosage may be adjusted as your body changes. Some women prefer a longer-lasting option; if that sounds like you, ask about BioTE pellet therapy.

If you have been looking for a more natural approach to hormone replacement therapy, it may be time to explore bioidentical hormones. Call (303) 788-0808 or schedule a consultation with our providers today.

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