About Us
About Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) refers to exogenous hormones that are biochemically similar to those produced endogenously by the ovaries or elsewhere in the body.1 They are generally derived from soy and yams, but the plant product needs to be chemically altered to become a therapeutic agent for humans (eg, estrone, estradiol, estriol, progesterone, and testosterone).
Why people need a BHRT
BHRT is a form of hormone restoration that uses hormones which are identical in structure to those found in the body. BHRT is available in a variety of options, which are often called delivery systems. These include include injections, topical creams and gels, patches, pellets and more.
- what are bioidentical hormones
Bioidentical hormones are processed hormones designed to mimic the hormones made by your body's glands. Taking bioidentical hormones can help people who experience symptoms of low or unbalanced hormones.
- what are compounded hormones
Bioidentical hormones are plant-derived hormones that are chemically similar or structurally identical to those produced by the body. Bioidentical hormones include commercially available products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), such as micronized progesterone and estradiol, as well as compounded preparations that are not regulated by the FDA.
- what are compounded hormones
