Men and women who are struggling with unexplained fatigue, low libido, irritability, poor sleep, and many other symptoms of hormonal imbalance have never had more options for treatment to feel better. In addition to “standard” hormone replacement therapy, White Onyx Functional & Aesthetic Medicine offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Here are seven characteristics of BHRT that make it an attractive option for many of our clients who are searching for relief from a “clinic near me in Leominster, Massachusetts.”
1 – Natural
Traditional hormones used in HRT are often derived from either synthetic or animal sources. The hormones used in BHRT are derived from natural plant extracts. These materials are typically harvested from soy, wild yams, cacti, and other plants.
2 – Identical to your body’s hormones
“Bioidentical” refers to substances that have the same chemical and molecular structure as the hormones that your body makes naturally. The above plant sources are specially processed in a lab to match the structure of human hormones. Standard synthetic or non-bioidentical hormones may be designed to have similar effects on the body; however, they differ in structure from the hormones that your body produces.
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3 – Personalized
Unlike “off-the-shelf” HRT and other medications, BHRT can be customized to address your specific needs, based on hormone levels identified during assessments, as well as your symptoms, lifestyle, and other factors. We can personalize the dosages, ingredients, and combinations precisely for you. Dosing may also be precisely adjusted over time.
4 – Slow release
Like conventional HRT, BHRT comes in many different forms. It may be applied topically to the skin as creams, patches, and gels; orally as pills; or as injections, and other formulations. Despite these varied methods, it is often associated with tiny “pellets” (about the size of a grain of rice) inserted under the skin. These pellets allow hormones to be introduced into your body slowly and continuously. As hormones are released, you should notice improvements in your symptoms. This approach reduces the dramatic ups and downs in symptoms that can occur as your body adjusts to HRT.
5 – Strong safety profile
BHRT generally allows for steady, sustained stabilization, which minimizes the peaks and valleys or spikes that can occur with traditional approaches to hormone replacement. Since the hormones in BHRT are designed to perfectly match human hormones, clients may experience fewer and/or milder side effects than synthetic HRT. Due to how your body processes these hormones, the adjustment or transition is largely smooth and supports long-term, balanced hormones.
6 – Appropriate for many
By effectively and predictably balancing hormones, a diverse range of our clients have noticed major improvements in a vast range of symptoms – from hot flashes, night sweats, and other changes that accompany menopause to renewed energy, sharper thinking, better moods, and enhanced sex drive.
7 – A great complement
At White Onyx Functional & Aesthetic Medicine, we can safely combine BHRT with numerous other natural interventions and solutions for optimal hormone support and results. For instance, combining BHRT with our functional medicine program provides deeper lab analysis, getting to the root cause of imbalances and not just managing the symptoms, lifestyle, and nutritional guidance, as well as nutraceuticals and personalized supplement recommendations, which further ensure sustained relief from the concerns that led you to reach out to us in the first place.
Now that you know a bit about BHRT, we look forward to getting to know you! Click on ‘book now’ to schedule your consultation at our office in Gardner today.
