Are Bio-Identical Hormones Safe?
Rejuvalife.MD - Beverly Hills, CA - Hormone FAQsNo two women are alike, and the value of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is that it can be adapted to fit your individual body and hormone levels. In fact, hormones can be made in a variety of strengths and dosage forms including capsules, topical creams and gels, suppositories and sublingual torches or lozenges.
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CBS.comNo! This is a marketing gimmick with very little scientific substantiation. In fact, estradiol and progesterone are available as FDA approved products and are bio-identical to the natural estradiol and progesterone produced by the body. The other "bio-identical hormones" being marketed separately as "natural hormones" are the actually the same chemicals as those produced under scrutiny by the FDA and sold by pharmaceutical companies, except for one major difference.
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Menopause - FAQThe term, bio-identical refers to the estrogens and progesterones that women produce naturally prior to menopause. The primary hormones are estradiol, estrone, estriol and progesterone. For many years, physicians have been prescribing bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as an alternative to a synthetic hormone. A benefit of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is that they can be customized, in strength and dosage form, for the individual and her specific needs
Related QuestionsRejuvalife.MD - Beverly Hills, CA - Hormone FAQsWe recommend natural and bio-identical hormones when applicable. Bio-Idenitical hormones, namely estrogen, progesterone andtestosternone for women and testorsteron for men have the same molecular structure as thsoe made by our bodies. As such their utilization allows that our bodies react as we did in our youth. These hormones keep us feeling energetic and youthful, our minds responsive and our memories keen. Our hearts will stay healthier, our bones stronger. and our skin aglow.Related Questions
Where do the 'Bio-Identical' hormones come from?
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)Bio-Identical hormones used in compounded medications made in The Green Dispensary Compounding Pharmacy originate in Soy or Mexican Wild Yam. A substance called Diosgenin is extracted from either plant, and in the laboratory, this substance is then converted by enzymes to the various Bio-Identical hormones which include Pregnenolone, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, Oestradiol & Oestriol.
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Hormone Replacement FAQThe ovaries, testicles and the adrenal glands manufacture a series of hormones known as steroids that are all derived from cholesterol. Since the early 1960s, chemists have been able to synthesize all of these molecules starting either from cholesterol or from plant sterols found in nature. Bioidentical hormones are primarily derived from a plant oil called diosgenin, which is very similar in chemical structure to cholesterol.
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Center For Age ManagementThere is considerable controversy about this topic. Bio identical hormones by their very nature are safer than the synthetic equivalent, however the safety of a hormone depends on many factors, including the chemical structure, the route of administration, (through the skin versus orally), the age of an individual when hormone treatment is initiated and the unique factors of an individual affecting the metabolic pathways of these hormones.
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FAQDr. Pawsat is treating many patients with bio-identical hormones (also known as natural hormones). He has brought a method of hormone replacement that is unique to the Lansing area. The treatment focus goes far beyond simply hormone replacement. By focusing on balancing of hormones along with individualized preparation of the body for hormones, he has had great success in finding treatments that are inline with his patient's individual needs.
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Hormone Replacement FAQIn wake of the WHI results finding a greater risk then benefit with "synthetic" hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there is a lot of talk about "natural" hormone replacement (NHRT). However, the term "natural" can be confusing when used in connection with hormones. When we say a hormone is "natural," we are referring to the structure of the hormone. However, the definition of "natural" has different meanings to different people.
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Menopause Treatments with natural HRT & menopause supplement...After having labs done to determine your hormone levels, a doctor must approve a prescription that has been customized for your needs by the compounding pharmacist.
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American Hormones FAQsWhen first developed, synthetic hormones were well received because they provided some of the benefits of hormonal replacement: controlling the symptoms of menopause and fighting osteoporosis. However the long-term results have shown that synthetic hormones often elicit a negative metabolic response. Some women can't tolerate synthetic hormones, often suffering with side effects such as bloating, bleeding or mood swings.
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Stanley Rx | Bio Identical Hormones, Saliva Hormone Tests, R...Yes, the term "Natural Hormones" has often been used to describe plant derived hormones that are identical to human hormones, thus the term "Bio-Identical Hormones".
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Stanley Rx | Bio Identical Hormones, Saliva Hormone Tests, R...Bio-Identical Hormones can not be assumed to be safer or more dangerous than synthetic hormones until further long term studies are complete. However, synthetic estrogens and progestins do carry documented risks. These risks were most recently outlined in the Women's Health Initiative Study. Physicians working with Bio-Identical Hormones rely mostly on well established knowledge of human physiology and the endocrine system.
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Hormones By HartNo, in fact they are less expensive. Since patent, marketing and mass manufacturing costs are not needed, the compounded bio-identical hormone prescriptions cost much less to produce. This transfers to huge savings to you.
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Stanley Rx | Bio Identical Hormones, Saliva Hormone Tests, R...Compounded Bio-Identical Hormones can be customized to your individual needs. That means we can give you the exact dose you require, no more "one dose fits all" mentality of commercially produced hormones. Compounded Bio-Identical Hormones can also be made into a dosage form that works best for you, such as creams, capsules, sublingual drops, or troches.
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Stanley Rx | Bio Identical Hormones, Saliva Hormone Tests, R...Most insurance companies will cover Bio-Identical Hormones. We recommend contacting your pharmacy benefits company and ask how to file a manual claim for a compounded prescription and ask what the reimbursement would be. While we do not file insurance at Stanley Apothecary, we will provide you with an insurance claim form which you can submit for reimbursement.
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Sunstate - Preventive Medicine InstituteA3: They work. I wish that was all there is to it, but the story is not pretty. Bio-identical hormones are those hormones that are found naturally in the human body. It doesn’t take much intelligence to realize that the body would work better using chemicals it was created to use instead of imposters. However, we were sold a bill of goods when synthetic hormones were produced. Indeed, all the known qualities of natural hormones were predicted for the synthetics.
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CompoundingBio-identical hormones are described as "natural" because they are derived from plant source, e.g. wild yam and soybeans, in the laboratory. They are bio-chemically and molecularly identical to the hormones in the human body.
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Hormones By HartBio-identical hormones need to be prescribed by a physician trained in using them. Your prescription is prepared by a compounding pharmacists.
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Hormones By HartFrom Hormone Hell to Hormone Well, Discover Human-Identical Hormones as a Safe & Effective Treatment for PMS, Perimenopause, Menopause or Hysterectomy by C.W. Randolph, M.D. Natural Hormone Balance for Women : Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance by Uzzi Reiss, M.D./Ob-Gyn, Perfect Balance : Dr. Robert Greene's Breakthrough Program for Finding the Lifelong Hormonal Health You Deserve by Robert A. Greene, M.D.
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Botox Houston, Restylane , Perlane , Lipodissolve , Lipo , H...Natural hormone replacement refers to the use of hormone supplements that are bio-identical to those that are naturally produced by our own endocrine glands. Synthetic hormones are the results of pharmaceutical "tampering" with the molecular structure of the natural hormones. These synthetic derivatives are patentable by the pharmaceutical manufacturers, while naturally occurring hormones are not.
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San Ysidro PharmacyAside from the fact that from puberty to menopause a womans body was rarely complicated with serious health issues such as cardiovascular problems one could assume, with high certainty, that estrogen and progesterone were not at the source of such health problems. However, from menopause and on through the rest of a womans life, she gradually becomes complicated with a series of health issues. Such concerns as cardiovascular problems ( stroke, atherosclerosis, etc.
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Hormones By HartBio-identical hormones have exactly the same chemical structures as the hormones we naturally make in our bodies. They are mainly derived from plants and can also be synthesized in a production lab. Specialized pharmacists, called compounding pharmacists formulate hormone doses to match each woman's individual needs. In this way, lower amounts of hormones can be used and fewer side effects occur.
Related QuestionsHow come more doctors aren't prescribing bio-identical hormones?
Hormones By HartMost doctors are not aware of how hormones change with aging or how hormones can improve and even prevent many diseases of aging. Bio-identical hormone therapy is a relatively new treatment in the United States. It has been studied extensively and used in Europe for at least thirty years. By contrast, American physicians have only been learning how to use them for the past ten to fifteen years.
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