Written by William Monroe - February 12, 2023
The short answer is no. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones are two distinct treatments that are used to address symptoms of hormonal imbalance and menopause, but there are important differences between them.
HRT, or hormone replacement therapy, is often prescribed by doctors when a patient’s natural hormone levels decline due to age or illness. Generally speaking, HRT involves taking artificial hormones in order to replace those lost naturally over time. The aim of this treatment is to provide relief from symptoms associated with aging such as hot flashes, mood swings, and lack of energy. However, the artificial hormones used are not identical to those that were present in the body prior to hormone decline and therefore can produce unwanted side effects.
On the other hand, bioidentical hormones involve replacing hormones with those that are chemically identical to what the body already produces. For this reason, bioidentical hormones may be safer as they have less potential for side effects since they act more similarly on the body than do synthetic or animal sources. Unlike conventional treatments such as HRT which use man-made hormones derived from plants or animals, bioidentical hormone therapies are designed using compounds found in nature specifically for individual patients based on their personal needs and health status. This makes them much more effective at treating specific symptoms of hormonal imbalance than generic drugs like HRT would be. Additionally, these therapies can also be tailored to target specific areas of concern for each patient meaning that individuals can receive personalized treatment plans for their unique hormonal needs that have fewer side effects than standard medications or treatments might have.
Hormone Treatment Center offers medical grade custom compounded bioidentical hormone therapy to help alleviate uncomfortable menopausal symptoms caused by decreased levels of natural sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Our team of naturopathic physicians are specially trained in treating conditions related to menopause using a comprehensive approach including diet, nutrition lifestyle measures as well as customized herbal remedies and supplements if needed in addition to corrective supplementing with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). We work one-on-one with each patient so we understand their specific goals and work together towards achieving them safely and effectively!
At Hormone Treatment Center we strive to provide our clients with an individualized plan tailored specifically to their needs utilizing only safe ingredients that have been clinically tested and proven effective at relieving menopausal symptoms without any major side effects usually associated with conventional medications such as HRT or birth control pills etc., Visit us today for a consultation!