Sunday, November 16, 2008

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, an Option to Consider for Menopause Relief

Bioidentical hormones are a newer, more advanced approach to hormone replacement.

BHRT has the advantage of using medicines that are bio-chemically identical to the natural hormones that your body develops.

Not all women experiencing menopause need the same treatment and that's why it's important to consider BHRT. The benefit of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is rather than having your doctor prescribe medication that is the same that's prescribed to all other women experiencing menopause, the doctor can prescribe individualized medication unique to your needs.

For instance, you can get your hormone levels tested. Your hormone levels are tested first then your doctor prescribes the medication specific to what you need.

You then get a prescription compounded by a compounding pharmacist. A compounding pharmacy is the type of pharmacy where a pharmacist or physician mixes drugs creating a prescription necessary to fit the unique needs of a patient.

Compounding may be necessary for medical reasons such as avoiding a non-essential ingredient that the patient is allergic to, changing the form of the medication from a solid pill to a liquid, or to obtain the exact dose needed.

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