Written by Mark Williams - January 13, 2023
Are Hormone Injections Bioidentical?
Hormone injections have become increasingly popular in recent years as more people seek to address hormone imbalances, often caused by aging or other health conditions. While traditional hormone replacement therapies (HRT) involve synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormone injections offer an alternative.
But what are bioidentical hormone injections, and what do they offer that traditional HRT does not?
Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources, such as plants or yams. They are made to be molecularly identical to the hormones our bodies produce naturally. This means that when administered properly, bioidenticals can provide a more tailored solution to individual needs than synthetic hormones.
For example, different individuals may require precisely different amounts of specific hormones in order to achieve the desired balance and the effects they want. With traditional HRT, this is very difficult to achieve precisely; but with bioidenticals it becomes much easier. Furthermore, because the body recognizes bioidenticals as its own hormones, it is less likely to produce unwanted side effects associated with synthetics.
Also, synthetic hormones have been linked increased risk of certain types of cancer whereas bioidenticals have not been shown to increase this risk at all. This makes them a safer option than synthetics for those who are especially concerned about potential side-effects and long-term consequences from taking these types of drugs.
When it comes time for administering them there are several options available to take into consideration: oral medications, injections directly into targeted muscle groups or intravenous infusion depending on your particular needs and overall health condition(s). Depending on your case and the advice of your doctor you may end up choosing one option over another when constructively planning out a personalized therapy regime that works best for you individually.
It's also worth noting here that while many find impressive results with their use of each form of hormone treatment separately they tend to be particularly effective when combined either short-term or long-term in order to maximize benefits with minimized risks/side-effects which is why you should always talk to your doctor/specialist before starting any type of therapy regimen so that you can get an opinion based entirely on your personal circumstances and individual needs/goals achieved through hormone replacement therapy if necessary at all.
At Hormone Treatment Center we understand how important it is for our patients look for the safest yet most effective solutions and our team of experienced physicians work hard at ensuring every single patient has their very own personalized injection program strictly tailored according to their individual factors at stake making sure all measures taken comply entirely with both safety guidelines set forth by industry standards and federal regulations as well as taking into account any individual preference indicated by each patient helping us provide first-class service every step of the way!