How to Diagnose and Treat Low Testosterone In Males
Low testosterone in males (also generally referred to as andropause or hypogonadism) is a common problem for men over 40. Health practitioners looking to treat low androgens with BHRT should have a clear understanding of diagnoses and treatment for effective results. The Role of Testosterone in Males Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and […]
Everything You Should Know About Pellet Implantation
Are you looking to learn more about hormone replacement therapy via pellet implantation? Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is an effective way for both women and men to ease symptoms related to hormone imbalance. Pellet implantation is a convenient choice of delivery method and may be the best choice for some BHRT patients. What is pellet implantation? […]
How To Treat Low Androgens With BHRT
Low androgens (testosterone) can cause significant health changes in both men and women. Even though men produce up to 20 times more testosterone than women, the role of testosterone is just as important to women’s health as estrogen and progesterone. Along with low or fluctuating estrogen levels in menopause, and estrogen and/or progesterone imbalance in perimenopause and […]
Menopause and BHRT: What’s the Best Type of Treatment?
Having a basic understanding of the causes of menopause will help patients understand what is going on with their bodies during this time, and help them report symptoms accurately. Here we’ll discuss estrogen decline in relation to menopause and how this can best be treated with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). About Menopause and Estrogen Age is […]
Four Common Types of Hormonal Imbalance – Perimenopause/PMS
Both PMS and perimenopause can cause debilitating symptoms which can be managed with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Here we’ll discuss the use of progesterone to help patients manage hormone-related perimenopause and PMS symptoms. Estrogen Levels in Perimenopause During perimenopause, estrogen production can go one of two directions, according to UBC’s Center for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR): […]
How BHRT Can Help Patients Ease the Symptoms of Aging
Did you know that hormone replacement therapy can help reduce some of the symptoms of aging? Everyone knows that we can’t stop the aging process and its associated physiological symptoms. Still, it’s only natural that patients become confused and distressed as they experience the sometimes dramatic health changes which arrive in mid-life. Bioidentical hormone replacement […]
BHRT is a Movement – It’s Not Going Away
The popularity of BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) is leading to a higher demand for services. Health care practitioners should proactively take steps to learn how to prescribe BHRT for hormone-related disorders to address this demand and offer optimal patient care. What the Research Says As the global demand for bioidentical hormones continues to soar, […]
The Benefits of Opening a Bioidentical Hormone Practice
Considering opening a bioidentical hormone practice? This is a huge step and one which you shouldn’t take on lightly, but running your own business can be extremely rewarding.With the right planning and some great people on your team, it won’t be long before you’re letting the business run itself, while you enjoy the freedom and […]
Pros and Cons of Different Dosing Forms of Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is considered by many experts to be an effective treatment to help balance hormones and relieve symptoms of menopause and other hormone-based health issues. Here we outline the pros and cons of dosing forms of bioidentical hormones to help you offer your patients thorough and accurate information on formats and […]
Why More Women than Ever Are Turning to Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
More and more women today are choosing compounded bioidentical hormone therapy (CBHT) over regular hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Here, we’ll discuss the results of one study which incorporated interviews and focus group feedback from a group of 21 women who have used CBHT to ease menopause-related symptoms. What is compounded bioidentical hormone therapy? Bioidentical hormones have the same […]
