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What are
"Bioidentical" Hormones?
Bio-Identical hormones are derived from the wild yam or
soybeans, however this is not the reason they are called
"natural". Bio-Identical hormones are hormones that are
chemically altered in order to achieve the exact chemical
structure as those hormones normally produced in a woman's
body. Bio-identical hormones are the identical duplication of
the native hormones (Estriol, Estradiol, Estrone,
Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA) found in the female
body. Since the natural hormones are bio-identical, they are
not herbs as some people believe, but rather are naturally
occurring steroid hormones that have the same physiological
effect on the female body. Bio-identical hormones cannot be patented
because they are found in nature. |
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Hormone replacement therapy benefits to women
There are many reasons for
choosing products "natural" to the body: |
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The proper
use of hormones can do the following for women: |
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| Reduces or relieves symptoms associated with menopause
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Hot
flashes and night sweats |
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Increased anxiety, depression, and mood swings
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Vaginal
dryness, vaginal atrophy, and painful urination |
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Loss of
concentration and memory function |
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Sleep
disturbances |
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Diminished sex drive and painful intercourse |
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Loss of
muscle strength |
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Urinary
incontinence |
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Frequent yeast infections |
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Recurrent urinary tract infections |
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Reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL
(bad)
cholesterol, increasing HDL (good) Cholesterol, decreasing blood pressure,
and decreasing clotting factors. |
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Prevention and reversal of Osteoporosis |
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Improves sex drive |
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Possible prevention of Alzheimer disease |
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Hormone
replacement therapy benefits to men |
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Men
suffer from a syndrome called "Andropause." Andropause
involves the lack of Testosterone and DHEA production in men.
Symptoms that are associated with Andropause include: |
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Reduced
sex drive |
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Erectile
dysfunction |
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Ejaculatory problems |
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Disturbed sleep |
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Depression |
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Heart
disease/Atherosclerosis |
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Osteoporosis |
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Prostate
enlargement/cancer |
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Muscle
weakness |
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Fatigue |
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Irritability |
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Thinning
skin |
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Slow
wound healing |
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Poor
concentration/memory lapses |
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What
are the benefits of Testosterone replacement in men? |
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Testosterone has been shown to have the following effects: |
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Enhanced erectile ability |
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Enhanced sex drive |
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Prostate protection |
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Cardiovascular protection |
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Lowers cholesterol |
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Energy and vitality enhancement |
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Improved feeling of well-being |
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Reduction in body fat |
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Stronger bones and muscles |
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Possible relief from depression |
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Possible cognitive improvements |
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What
dosage forms are available for Bio-Identical hormones? |
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Dosing
is patient specific. Since Bio-Identical hormones are
compounded by compounding pharmacists, each dose can be
compounded to each persons specific needs, whereas synthetic
hormones (i.e. Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone)
are limited to a few doses. |
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One of
the biggest assets to Bio-Identical hormone replacement is
that the compounding pharmacist can compound a variety of
dosage forms including: |
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Sustained release capsules |
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Creams
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Troches |
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Suppositories |
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Sublingual drops |
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Oral
suspensions |
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How
can I get the Bio-Identical hormones? |
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Bio-Identical hormones can only be obtained from a compounding
pharmacy with a prescription from your doctor. Our pharmacists
at Carrollwood Compounding Center can help you by speaking with
your doctor and providing him with any information needed to
provide you with your prescription for natural hormones. You
can reach us by calling us or
e-mailing us. |
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