Bio identical hormone replacement therapy is a natural alternative treatment for women who are suffering with hormonal imbalance. It is manufactured in a laboratory by using different types of plants and has the same molecular structure as hormones made by the body. Synthetic hormones have been linked with breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Drug companies can patent synthetic formulas and that is why they are well known and more readily available compared with bio identical hormone replacement. A natural alternative is better tolerated by the body because it can be metabolized easier. However, natural alternatives haven't been studied for long-term use so some caution should be used by doctors when prescribing them. It is better to only use these types of therapy when menopausal symptoms are intolerable and interfere with quality of life. In other words, if menopausal symptoms are interfering with a woman's ability to function normally then bio identical hormone replacement therapy should be considered.
There are recommendations for menopausal symptoms that include nutritional supplements, over-the-counter natural progesterone, along with lifestyle changes including diet and exercise. This should be tried before turning to bio identical hormone replacement or synthetic alternatives. For patients who have had breast cancer or have a family history of it, doctors are skeptical to prescribe any type of hormone therapy. Some doctors prescribe anti-depressants as a substitute for synthetic alternatives. Anti-depressants will probably not provide relief from many of the symptoms associated with menopause but they may help with the symptoms associated with depression. Some of the more common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, headache, insomnia, fatigue, and depression. Using a natural progesterone cream may provide some relief for hormone fluctuations.
Natural progesterone cream can be absorbed through the skin and is available over-the-counter. A woman entering menopause may suffer from decreased amounts of estrogen and progesterone. One imbalance that can occur is the reduction of progesterone and dominance of estrogen. An imbalance of these substances can cause weight gain in some women. Bio identical hormone replacement progesterone cream has shown to help with weight loss. Progesterone cream should not be used by women who are taking additional therapies or birth control pills. Recommendations for using this method of alternative therapy include using it twice a day for a consecutive period and then have a break for about a week. Natural progesterone cream usually contains natural plant derivatives along with other natural ingredients that help with absorption. It would be wise to seek advice from a physician before starting any kind of bio identical hormone replacement therapy.
Research has shown that a hormone imbalance may increase a woman's risk of heart disease, breast cancer, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. This is another reason to consider using bio identical hormone replacement therapy. To restore the imbalance with a natural alternative will help to decrease these risks. There are tests that can be done to determine the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body. One of the tests that is currently be used, is a saliva test. This test can be administered by a physician or can be done at home. Imbalances of estrogen and progesterone can be increased by eating too many foods that contain these substances, such as dairy products, and commercial meat, or by taking birth control pills, experiencing chronic constipation, and suffering with chronic stress. Making changes in one's diet may help to alleviate symptoms caused from an imbalance in estrogen and progesterone. Try substituting soy for milk products, limit meat, especially beef, and eat foods high in fiber.
Depression is a common byproduct of estrogen and progesterone imbalances in the body. Bio identical hormone replacement is something that can be used to help bring the body back into balance. Sometimes God's children go to outside sources for answers to problems and don't turn to Him until everything else has failed. God formed our bodies from the dust of the earth thus "man (and woman) became a living soul." Talking about restoring imbalance in the body brings up another question. Could restoring an imbalance in the soul solve a depression problem? The Bible holds many wonderful promises for those who will take the time to read them. Some of the answers are prayer, praise, worship, thanksgiving, and hope for the future, "For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." (Jeremiah 29:11) God's promises offer His children hope for better things to come.
To begin any type of new medication or therapy it is important to see a physician. The doctor will want to know medical history, family medical history, and current problems or symptoms that are being experienced. Ask about bio identical hormone replacement in comparison to synthetic alternatives. Treatment can vary by individual depending on medical history and the extent of the problems. A decrease in progesterone can result in anxiety, irritability, and anger. Decreases of estrogen can cause hot flashes, depression, mood swings, headache, heart palpitations, dry skins, shortness of breath, and even memory loss. The doctor will need to know the detail of symptoms to determine the best therapy for treatment.
There are recommendations for menopausal symptoms that include nutritional supplements, over-the-counter natural progesterone, along with lifestyle changes including diet and exercise. This should be tried before turning to bio identical hormone replacement or synthetic alternatives. For patients who have had breast cancer or have a family history of it, doctors are skeptical to prescribe any type of hormone therapy. Some doctors prescribe anti-depressants as a substitute for synthetic alternatives. Anti-depressants will probably not provide relief from many of the symptoms associated with menopause but they may help with the symptoms associated with depression. Some of the more common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, headache, insomnia, fatigue, and depression. Using a natural progesterone cream may provide some relief for hormone fluctuations.
Natural progesterone cream can be absorbed through the skin and is available over-the-counter. A woman entering menopause may suffer from decreased amounts of estrogen and progesterone. One imbalance that can occur is the reduction of progesterone and dominance of estrogen. An imbalance of these substances can cause weight gain in some women. Bio identical hormone replacement progesterone cream has shown to help with weight loss. Progesterone cream should not be used by women who are taking additional therapies or birth control pills. Recommendations for using this method of alternative therapy include using it twice a day for a consecutive period and then have a break for about a week. Natural progesterone cream usually contains natural plant derivatives along with other natural ingredients that help with absorption. It would be wise to seek advice from a physician before starting any kind of bio identical hormone replacement therapy.
Research has shown that a hormone imbalance may increase a woman's risk of heart disease, breast cancer, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. This is another reason to consider using bio identical hormone replacement therapy. To restore the imbalance with a natural alternative will help to decrease these risks. There are tests that can be done to determine the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body. One of the tests that is currently be used, is a saliva test. This test can be administered by a physician or can be done at home. Imbalances of estrogen and progesterone can be increased by eating too many foods that contain these substances, such as dairy products, and commercial meat, or by taking birth control pills, experiencing chronic constipation, and suffering with chronic stress. Making changes in one's diet may help to alleviate symptoms caused from an imbalance in estrogen and progesterone. Try substituting soy for milk products, limit meat, especially beef, and eat foods high in fiber.
Depression is a common byproduct of estrogen and progesterone imbalances in the body. Bio identical hormone replacement is something that can be used to help bring the body back into balance. Sometimes God's children go to outside sources for answers to problems and don't turn to Him until everything else has failed. God formed our bodies from the dust of the earth thus "man (and woman) became a living soul." Talking about restoring imbalance in the body brings up another question. Could restoring an imbalance in the soul solve a depression problem? The Bible holds many wonderful promises for those who will take the time to read them. Some of the answers are prayer, praise, worship, thanksgiving, and hope for the future, "For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." (Jeremiah 29:11) God's promises offer His children hope for better things to come.
To begin any type of new medication or therapy it is important to see a physician. The doctor will want to know medical history, family medical history, and current problems or symptoms that are being experienced. Ask about bio identical hormone replacement in comparison to synthetic alternatives. Treatment can vary by individual depending on medical history and the extent of the problems. A decrease in progesterone can result in anxiety, irritability, and anger. Decreases of estrogen can cause hot flashes, depression, mood swings, headache, heart palpitations, dry skins, shortness of breath, and even memory loss. The doctor will need to know the detail of symptoms to determine the best therapy for treatment.
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