Hormones affect a multitude of pathways in the body. Women may experience fluctuations in their hormone levels throughout the lifespan. Imbalances can occur due lifestyle and environmental factors, as well as expected changes, such as onset of menses, pregnancy, childbirth, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Imbalances of hormones, including estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can lead to many uncomfortable experiences, like night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, depression, and anxiety. The most common decline seen in menopausal and post-menopausal women is estrogen. When estrogen levels become unbalanced, women may experience symptoms such as low libido and bone loss. The bone loss that women experience due to declining estrogen levels can lead to osteoporosis and increase the likelihood of bone fractures. Adjustments to a woman’s hormone levels through bioidentical hormone therapy and lifestyle changes can reduce or eliminate these discomforts and improve overall health and well-being.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. What are bioidentical hormones?
• Q. Who needs bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)?
• Q. When should I consider bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Q. What is the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones?
• Q. What are the ingredients of bioidentical hormones?
• Q. Why do women need hormones before, during and after menopause?
• Q. Why do men need testosterone replacement?
• Q. How long until I see results using bioidentical hormones?
• Q. Are bioidentical hormones approved and regulated by the FDA?
• Q. What makes BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians experts in bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Q. Why don't traditional doctors prescribe bioidentical hormones?
• Q. Do I need a prescription for bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Q. What can I expect once I've become a patient?
• Q. My sex drive is low, could it be my hormones?
• Q. Will my weight change from bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Q. What is pellet therapy?
• Q. What is a compounding pharmacy?
• Q. Will you prescribe me vitamins and supplements?
• Q. Will you take over as my doctor?
• Q. Will this treatment interfere with my currently prescribed medications?
• Q. Do I need to take these hormones forever?
• Q. What are the side effects associated with bioidentical hormones?
• Q. My doctor has prescribed birth control pills for me, are they considered hormone therapy?
• Q. What is the Women's Health Initiative?
• Q. Do bioidentical hormones cause breast cancer?
• Q. What is the best age to consider bioidentical hormone therapy?
• Q. If I have a family history of cancer, should I avoid bioidential hormones?
• Q. How long after being cancer free can I use bioidentical hormones?
• Q. Is estrogen therapy linked to increased risk of heart attack and breast cancer?
• Q. Can BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians use lab work I have already had done?
• Q. Can I have my own doctor do the labs so that it will be covered under my insurance?
• Q. If I decide to start on a bioidentical hormone therapy program, how much will it cost?