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What are bioidentical hormones?
Bioidentical hormones contain an exact chemical replica of the hormones produced in the body, including estrogen, testosterone and DHEA. Sometimes, people who undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are often prescribed synthetic hormones. Unlike bioidentical hormones, synthetic hormones use conjugated to approximate the effects of natural hormones.
How do you take bioidentical hormones?
Usually doctors prescribe bioidentical hormones in a cream dosage, which patients apply to their skin. In a process known as compounding pharmacy, pharmacists create these dosages to meet the unique needs of the patient. Conventional hormone replacement therapy usually takes a "one-dose-fits-all" approach.
Whatever road you choose, there are resources to help you. A healthy diet, meditation and exercise and vitamin supplements are wonderful tools that complement better health, no matter what stage of the journey you're on or which mode of treatment you choose.
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| The Hormone Replacement Debate |
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Recent headlines and hysteria surrounding hormone replacement therapies have left millions of people confused about their safety and effectiveness. In her book, Dr. Patel disspells some of the myths about hormone replacement.
The National Institutes of Health's Women's Health Initiative study, which says that one of the most important things learned in recent years is that the timing of hormone therapy appears to be the key issue for using it safely. Hormones appeared to help younger women, but they are risky for older women who start using them long past menopause.
For more information, watch Oprah tomorrow at 4pm or go to www.oprah.com.
To purchase Dr. Patel's book, click on the link below.
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Seema M Patel, MD, MPH
Institute for Advanced Skin Care & Optimal Health
610.642.2644
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