HRT Side Effects

Synthetic hormones are synthesized in a lab and are typically derived from plant progesterone and animal estrogens (phytoestrogens). Synthetic hormones are very near - but not identical - to the molecular structure of the hormones produced within the human body. Women going through menopause often use synthetic hormones to treat symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness and low libido. Symptoms such as these are typically due to declining estrogen levels. The body recognizes that these synthetic hormones are foreign toxins and cannot metabolize their chemical make-up. This oftentimes leads to a variety of unwanted side effects ranging from non-life threatening to more serious medical conditions.

Common side effects associated with the use of synthetic hormones include:

• Blood clots
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Cancer

The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies reported that women who used synthetic hormone replacement therapy were faced with a higher risk of developing breast cancer and heart disease. Soon after the WHI findings were released to the public, many women began seeking out natural alternatives to traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones, or natural hormones, are replicas of the body's own natural hormones. Since bioidentical hormones share an identical molecular structure to the hormones the body produces naturally, bioidentical hormone therapy is a safer and more effective method of treating symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians only treat patients using quality, custom-compounded bioidentical hormones. Each bioidentical hormone therapy regimen is unique in the sense that they're individually tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.

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To get started, leave us your information and we will contact you to find out exactly how we can help. We order the initial labs you'll need for your first visit and we'll schedule the appointment with your new bioidentical hormone physician. Before your visit you'll spend time on our website completing a thorough questionnaire in the convenience of your home.

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At your hour-long initial consultation, your physician will meet with you personally to discuss your symptoms, review your results and talk through the appropriate treatment to meet your individualized needs. Our highly experienced physicians undergo hundreds of hours of training in bioidentical hormones and have helped thousands of women and men suffering the symptoms of hormone imbalance.

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Finally, if necessary, your physician will prescribe the customized compounded bioidentical hormones and other pharmacy-grade supplements for your personalized program. The compounding pharmacy will contact you and send these directly to your home or office as you request.