“Bioidentical hormone therapy provides women and men a holistic approach to treat a myriad of symptoms commonly associated with aging, including fatigue, brain fog, vaginal dryness, low libido, depression, anxiety, and sleep diffi culties.”


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Trained in Biomagnetic Therapy with Dr. Louis Garcia Trained and Certified in Acupuncture


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signifi cant increase of risk in estrogen and progesterone therapy among those initiating hormone therapy before the age of 60 or within 10 years of menopause. Additionally, Cochrane review data concluded that hormone therapy is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease and mortality.


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More importantly, the WHI and several follow-up studies have failed to include bioidentical hormone therapy. Current data on bioidentical hormone safety suggests that treatment with these hormones is associated with a decreased risk of cancer, heart dis- ease, and other medical conditions. Indeed, even women with a personal history of breast cancer may be candidates for bioidenti- cal hormone therapy after careful evaluation with their clinician.


How Do I Take Bioidentical Hormones?


Bioidentical hormones are available in a variety of formulations, including topical creams and gel, transdermal patches, intradermal pellets, troches, and oral medications. Each formulation is dosed accordingly. For example, a patient may need to apply a topical cream every morning or evening, while another patient with in- tradermal hormonal pellets needs to have the pellets placed once every 3–6 months. It is best to have an in-depth conversation with your clinician about what formulation of bioidentical hormone therapy is right for you.


How Do I Know if I May Benefi t from Hormone Therapy?


Prior to initiating hormone therapy, your clinician will perform a thorough history and examination, including blood, urine, or saliva testing to assess your hormone levels. However, symptoms that may suggest a hormonal imbalance may prompt a visit to your clinician. Common symptoms of estrogen imbalance include hot fl ashes, vaginal dryness, poor memory and concentration, insom- nia, joint pain, acne, weight gain, fatigue, an increase in urinary tract infections, and fl uid retention. Progesterone and testoster- one imbalances in women can manifest as wrinkles, body aches and pain, loss of muscle tone, fatigue, decreased libido, anxiety, mood swings, depression, sugar cravings, headaches, brain fog, and irregular menstrual cycles. In men, symptoms of fatigue, loss of libido, depressed mood, muscle loss, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction are common symptoms of low testosterone.


Bioidentical hormone therapy provides women and men a holistic approach to treat a myriad of symptoms commonly associ- ated with aging, including fatigue, brain fog, vaginal dryness, low libido, depression and anxiety, and sleep diffi culties. When pre- scribed appropriately, bioidentical hormone therapy is associated with few adverse effects and is even associated with lower risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis.


Meghan Chafee, APRN, and Alina Schneider, APRN, practice at the Center for Holistic Healthcare in Glastonbury. They provide patients with a variety of BHRT options including topical creams and pellet insertion. Visit us on the web at ctrforholistichealthcare.com or contact us at 860.430.5300 for more information. See ad on page 20.


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