What is BHRT (Bio identical Hormone Replacement Therapy)?
What does it do and how does it work to fix hormone imbalances?
At our stem cell therapy and functional medicine clinic, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about BHRT, or bio identical hormone replacement therapy in Tulsa. People want to know what it is, and how it works.
All hormones are “natural.” But, what most women mean when they say they want natural hormones, is that they are interested in using bio identical hormones. The distinction is that bio identical hormones are identical in their molecular shape, make-up, and structure to hormones made in the human body.
This is what makes bio identical hormones the perfect “keys” to unlock the body’s receptor sites. In other words, it’s the shape of the molecule, not the source.
Today, most women know that, while natural, the hormones Premarin, Prempro, and Provera, are not bio identical.
Premarin is a natural hormone—if your native food is hay!” That’s because it’s made from conjugated mare urine.
Provera was developed as a substitute for bio identical progesterone. Pharmaceutical companies do this because they cannot patent a naturally-occurring hormone!
If you receive hormonal replacement therapy that doesn’t fit the original design that your cells have evolved to recognize, you might not feel or act quite right. You will likely notice that something is off.
Some of the side effects may be annoying or uncomfortable,. Others can be downright dangerous.
Bio identical hormones duplicate the structure of our hormones exactly as they are found in our bodies. This is why they work better in our bodies.
If you or anyone you know has concerns or questions regarding BHRT or Bio identical Hormone Replacement therapy, then we invite you to call today and schedule an appointment with one of our medical experts here in Tulsa!