Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
Helping Men and Women Find the Right Balance with BHRT
Your body's hormones play a pivotal role in almost every part of your body, from mood and energy levels to growth, body hair, and more. When these hormones are out of balance, it can wreak havoc and cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms for men and women alike. At Midwest Medical Weight Loss & Aesthetics, we offer Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, also referred to as BHRT. Unlike your body's natural hormones that are produced by the endocrine glands, bioidentical hormones are man-made and designed in a way that allows your body to use these in the same way as it would naturally-produced hormones. This can vastly improve the quality of life and overall comfort for a patient who suffers from hormonal imbalance, menopause symptoms, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or the inability to produce these hormones naturally. Contact our office today at 630-210-6557 to learn more about BHRT and if you may be a candidate for bioidentical hormones.
Common Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms*
Do you suffer from any of these hormone-related symptoms below? We encourage you to contact our office to schedule your BHRT consultation today.
- Weight gain
- Sudden or unexplained weight loss
- Chronic fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle aches/stiffness
- Swelling, pain, or stiffness of the joints
- Increased or decreased heart rate
- Decreased sex drive
- Frequent urination
- Depression
*Please note, these are only some of the many symptoms exhibited when hormones are imbalanced or your body is not producing enough natural hormones. Our medical staff will review your full list of symptoms and address any concerns you may have.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy vs. Traditional HRT
While both of these treatments are classified as hormone replacement therapies, the key difference lies in the substances used to create them. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is chemically similar to our body's naturally produced hormones and is derived from plants. Traditional Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is comprised of a mixture of synthetic hormones and non-plant derived products. Because BHRT hormones function in the same way that our body's normal hormones would, it has become regarded as the safer, more preferred therapy. Synthetic hormones are not so easily matched to our bodies - meaning they may not react in the same way as a bioidentical hormone would.
BHRT has become popular due to its natural qualities and ability to control and adjust dosage amounts as needed. HRT is only available in set dosages.
Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy
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