Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help alleviate your symptoms as you adjust to menopause. Hormones including estrogen and progestin may be administered through tablets, creams, gels or patches for maximum convenience.
Hormone pellet therapy offers another approach, by inserting tiny hormone pellets subdermally and under your skin. This approach carries less long-term risks than traditional HRT.
Bioidentical hormones
Hormonal imbalance is a common feature of both perimenopause and menopause, and can result in various disruptive symptoms. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), often referred to as bioidentical hormones, can help the body balance out its natural hormone levels more easily, relieving hot flashes, bloating, vaginal dryness and mood swings as well.
Bioidentical hormones, made from plants such as yams and soybeans, mimic the chemical structure of hormones produced in humans to provide more precise binding to receptors in the body than synthetic alternatives. They come in creams, pills, or injection forms and may be combined with other medications for treating specific conditions or even subcutaneously (without needles) to avoid painful injections.
BHRT can do more than relieve menopausal symptoms; it can increase energy, boost bone density, improve mental health and facilitate weight loss. Bioidentical hormones may also help restore sexual function as well as strengthen hair and nails for an enhanced overall quality of life.
As women reach perimenopause and menopause, hormone levels like estrogen and progesterone become depleted, leading to numerous discomforts within your body such as bloating, dry skin patches, insomnia and depression. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy helps restore natural levels of these hormones for comfort during menopausal symptoms like bloating, insomnia and depression.
Though bioidentical hormones may seem natural, they are actually manufactured in laboratories. Prior to approval for sale by the FDA, they undergo intensive processing in order to meet safety standards; these include evaluation of long-term risks and benefits as well as testing to see whether they prevent and treat disease effectively.
Though some products labeled bioidentical hormones are FDA-approved, many others aren’t. Compound bioidentical hormones – mixed at pharmacies according to doctors’ orders and not subjected to rigorous tests like their brand counterparts – often result in inconsistent doses and no data regarding safety issues.
Traditional natural hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many important bodily processes, from sexual function and reproduction to immune system responses and mood regulation. Women undergoing menopause often experience hormonal imbalances which manifest themselves through hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and vaginal dryness – symptoms which can be treated naturally using herbal remedies such as tea tree oil.
Traditional natural hormones are made from plants and designed to simulate those produced naturally by your body. They come in a range of forms such as creams, gels, and patches and many people opt for this option because it feels more natural and tailored than taking FDA-approved HRT medication. Unfortunately not all natural hormones are safe to take.
If you want to try natural alternatives to HRT, talk with your doctor first. They’ll help find the most appropriate one for your health and wellbeing. There are also supplements and herbs that may reduce hormone imbalance symptoms; but please beware: not all are suitable; some can even be harmful when taken alongside medication or supplements.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the ones produced naturally by your body, making them safer and more effective alternatives to synthetic ones. Bioidenticals may help alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood shifts while protecting bones against age-related bone loss.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is an increasingly popular way of combatting the symptoms of menopause. HRT involves supplementing your body’s natural production of estrogen and progesterone with synthetic forms; this helps relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood changes as well as improving memory retention and decreasing risk for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
As with any medication, estrogen use increases your risk of cancer and blood clots; gallbladder disease, stroke and heart attacks may also increase. But used appropriately, HRT’s benefits outweigh these risks.
BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) is an innovative type of HRT that utilizes bioidentical hormones to replace those your body is no longer producing, to reduce symptoms associated with menopause such as mood problems and memory loss. Furthermore, unlike HRT it does not increase your risk for breast or uterine cancer or heart disease.
Complementary therapies
Complementary therapies may provide some relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats; however, they should not be seen as a replacement for hormone replacement therapy; in fact, certain complementary therapies could interfere with or exacerbate its side effects; it is therefore wise to discuss any such therapies with your healthcare provider prior to trying them.
Complementary therapies encompass touch therapies like acupuncture, aromatherapy and reflexology as well as mind body practices like yoga, tai chi and meditation. While complementary therapies may improve your mood and help to relieve stress and fatigue, they cannot treat the root cause of symptoms nor cure cancer.
Many complementary therapies have not been scientifically tested; their safety can therefore not be guaranteed. While they are usually promoted as natural solutions, some have been linked with serious health conditions including liver damage and heart attacks; in addition, herbal supplements containing heavy metals have also been discovered.
One of the most sought-after complementary therapies includes acupuncture, aromatherapy and massage. They can help alleviate pain and stress associated with cancer treatments; in particular acupuncture utilizes thin needles inserted into specific points on the body to restore balance. Although acupuncture should generally be safe, you should inform your practitioner about any medical conditions you are facing or medications you are taking before beginning any acupuncture sessions.
Acupuncture and some herbal medicines have been shown to ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes; however, more research must be conducted before these treatments can be recommended as replacement therapies for hormone therapy (HRT). Phytoestrogens — plant compounds that act like estrogen — have been promoted as natural alternatives to HRT for postmenopausal women who have undergone hysterectomy; phytoestrogens can be found in tempeh, miso, tofu as well as in dietary supplements like licorice, Sarsaparilla Red Clover Red Clover Chaste Tree Berry.
Before beginning a complementary therapy, be sure to speak to both your physician and MS nurse about it. Some therapies can cause serious side effects or interfere with certain cancer treatment drugs.
Lifestyle changes
Hormones play an essential role in our health and wellbeing, including appetite regulation, metabolism, sleep cycles, emotional stability and energy levels. If they become imbalanced it can cause weight gain, mood swings, apathy fatigue and other symptoms to surface; hormone therapy doctors specialize in treating such imbalances by prescribing supplementation, lifestyle modifications or both as potential solutions.
Many of these changes aim to promote overall patient health and ensure their hormones have an environment in which to function effectively, such as diet and exercise changes, stress management techniques, or improving sleep hygiene. Such adjustments may provide relief from the discomforts associated with menopause as well as enhance its efficacy via hormone replacement therapy.
Diets containing whole, unprocessed foods have long been associated with successful weight loss and nutrition. Eating this way helps control hunger hormones like ghrelin while increasing insulin sensitivity; hormone therapy doctors may suggest including vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats into patients’ meals to ensure they receive sufficient hydration and prevent dehydration.
Reduce sugar and refined carbs – such as white bread – from your diet in order to improve blood sugar regulation and prevent hormone imbalances that contribute to weight gain and slow metabolism. Hormone therapy doctors frequently advise their patients to adopt a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet in order to lose weight faster while feeling more energetic overall.
Sluggish metabolisms can hinder the body’s ability to process and use hormones like estrogen and progesterone effectively, both of which are crucial components of reproductive system and support sexual function, libido, mood, endocrine functions, etc. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may provide relief from menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness and urinary frequency by replacing these vital hormones with replacement options that mimic their effects.
Niacin and omega-3 fatty acids, among other natural hormones, play an integral part in maintaining healthy lipid profiles. Niacin can reduce inflammation, lower risk for heart disease and promote healthier metabolism while omega-3s can promote healthier metabolism in general. Supplements come in various forms including creams, patches and pills; your hormone therapy doctor can advise the appropriate one depending on your medical history and symptoms.
