What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT?)

Hormone replacement therapies are not all equal-the bodys natural hormones are structurally different from synthetic and animal hormones traditionally given in HRT. For hormone replacement therapy to be effective, the hormones given must be bioidentical to the bodys own natural hormones, exactly replicating the functions of those natural hormones. The differences between the horse or synthetic hormones available in conventional HRT and the human bodys own hormones is pronounced. However, since chemical compounds made by adding side chains to naturally-occurring hormones, in order to create a synthetic drug, can be patented, the majority of research studies have been conducted on these synthetics, which, being patentable, are financially more lucrative for drug companies to study, since they can own the patent and thus make profits on the drug research. Natural compounds cannot belong to any one company, so no one has the incentive to do studies on natural, bioidentical HRT.

Why Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Works

BHRT can accurately replicate the bodys own natural forms of necessary hormones such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), progesterone, estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), testosterone, and pregnenolone. Bioidentical hormone replacement is designed for each individual, with the compounding pharmacist, the patient, and the prescriber working together to determine the correct dosage and type of hormones to be given as part of HRT. This differs significantly from traditional HRT, which does not take into account individual differences in needs. Every woman who undertakes bioidentical hormone replacement should do so after a careful consultation with her healthcare provider, going over her personal and family medical histories. Monitoring during treatment is also essential, since every patient is unique and will respond to HRT in her own way.

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