Biomimetic Hormones | Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

Although men don’t like to admit it, but they too lose their hormones as they age.  Unfortunately, this is not the case.  The loss of hormones also occurs in men, even as early as the 30s for the loss of human growth hormone (HGH) and DHEA.  In the early 40s, men will begin to experience a decline in testosterone levels, a possible increase in estrogen levels and a loss of progesterone.  All of the same hormones found in women’s bodies also exist in a man’s body.

Aging and the loss of hormones is, for men, known as andropause.  It is a naturally occurring stage of life, just as menopause is for women.  Men will begin to experience symptoms of fatigue, loss of muscular strength, loss of energy, sleep disturbances, hair loss, weight gain and sexual performance issues.  Andropause is also the stage in life where men can experience prostate problems signified by frequent urination or the increased need to urinate during sleep.  Men can also begin to experience a loss of vitality and joy, leading to depression.  However, all of the symptoms can be alleviated and erased altogether with bio-identical hormones and a healthy lifestyle choices.

Using bio-identical hormones to replace the hormones that are in decline is the way to improve and eradicate all of the negative symptoms for aging.  But not only should men take bioidentical hormones, they should also follow a healthy diet for heart health, take daily nutritional supplements, exercise and sleep right.  Efforts should be made to reduce chronic stress if it exists.

Men do not take bioidentical hormones in the same manner as women – that is, cyclically on a monthly basis.  To find out which hormones a man should take, he must get his hormones tested.  A doctor should test for estrogen, testosterone, human growth hormone, progesterone and DHEA levels.  Once the results are in, the bioidentical doctor will know which hormones to prescribe to improve and eradicate the symptoms of andropause that the man is experiencing.

Natural bioidentical hormones for men come in many forms. From a condensed dose in a syringe, cream, tablets and pellet therapy.  Bioidentical hormone prescriptions are filled at a compounding pharmacy.  The symptoms of andropause can improve in as little as two weeks with natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).  Men usually need only progesterone to combat symptoms of high estrogen levels, testosterone, DHEA and HGH.

If a man and his partner or wife is also experiencing the symptoms of menopause and andropause, both can visit a doctor, get a hormone test and take the hormones they need together.  Aging does not have to be difficult and does not have to include a strain on a couple’s relationship because of its symptoms.  Taking this action together, as well as exercising, eating right together can make it a mutually shared experience.  Bioidentical hormones for couples works wonders on the individual’s health and a couple’s relationship.

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Hormone replacement therapy is has been researched intensely in the field of medical science. Researchers have discovered some ways to provide relief from the symptoms of menopause and andropause. However, not enough research has been done in North America on the subject of bioidentical hormones, but women here and in Europe are now turning to bioidentical hormones in the millions.  For over 55 years in Europe, women have been using bioidentical hormones and it is only in the last ten or so years that women here have been demanding this more natural approach to menopause.

It used to be very difficult in the United States to find doctors who understood menopause and andropause and could provide prescriptions to bioidentical hormones.  It is now much easier in the U.S. to find a bioidentical doctor.  However, in Canada, it is still very difficult to find a doctor to prescribe bioidentical hormones.

Since hormonal imbalance is one of the first consequences of menopause and andropause, supplementation of hormones is known to give relief from the symptoms. Reently, television hosts such as Oprah and Dr. Phil have presented the subject of bioidentical hormones to millions of viewers in North America and the demand for the services of these doctors has increased dramatically.  Oprah and Dr. Phil’s wife are both using bioidentical hormones.  Other celebrities such as Suzanne Somers who has written numerous books on bioidentical hormones are also using them.

Bioidentical hormones are used for supplementing decreased levels of certain hormones in hormone replacement therapy. Both estrogen and progesterone must be used biomimetically.  For example, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone play a vital role in the smooth functioning of many bodily processes. Any imbalance that leads to either decrease or, in cases such as that of estrogen, increase of hormones, leads to many potential diseases of aging. Hormonal imbalance also causes accelerated aging process.

Bioidentical hormones are introduced in the body in a systematic manner and they work biomimetically, ensuring improved overall health. Natural bioidentical hormones work in tandem with the natural biological process and mimic the natural rise and fall in levels, something that is characteristic of all hormones. This is what is meant by the biomimetical dosing of bioidentical hormones.

Natural bioidentical hormones are obtained from plant sources such as soy bean extract and yam compounds.  They are then processed in a laboratory. A doctor will usually conduct a hormone tests to determine the various levels of different hormones in your body before prescribing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The hormone levels are then checked after a particular period of time. Based on regular checking of your hormone levels after starting to supplement with natural hormones, certain adjustments can be made to your individual prescription.

Bioidentical hormones are also taken by men and they are usually prescribed testosterone and natural progesterone to balance their hormones as they age.

Your doctor will prescribe your bioidentical hormones prescription in one of several different formats which are either in cream, pills, pellets, lozenges or patches. The best way to take bioidentical hormones is to take them biomimetically, mimicking the natural biological rhythms in your body in the cream format.

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