Bioidentical hormones
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treats disorders related to hormonal decline that occurs in both men and women. As age progresses, hormone levels tend to decrease, with repercussions on well-being that can be minimized by supplementing the deficit that has been created.
The substitution of endogenous hormones with bioidentical ones allows minimizing the ailments linked to traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because, being created from natural substances to fully replicate the structure of hormones produced by endocrine glands, they tend to be very well tolerated by the body which treats them as its own.
Recommendations
For women, bioidentical hormones can be an effective in case of:
- Menopausal symptoms
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Severe premenstrual syndromes
- Insomnia
- Vaginal dryness and decreased libido
- Hormonal headaches
- Hot flashes
- Blood pressure fluctuations
- Anxiety and restlessness
For men, bioidentical hormones can be an effective in case of:
- Low libido
- Weight gain
- Loss of muscle mass
- Low concentration
Benefits
The benefits associated with bioidentical hormone therapy are numerous and extend to the treatment of various disorders in both men and women. Bioidentical hormones are normally used to treat the symptoms related to menopause and aging, but they also find applications in the treatment of some pathologies and as support in case of mental fog, anxiety, decreased libido, and visceral fat.
Bioidentical hormones are used in anti-aging medicine as a tool to promote a healthy and balanced aging process.
Bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones
Bioidentical hormones are produced by semi-synthesis from natural substances such as soy or dioscorea to fully replicate the structure of endogenous hormones. In this way, they can bind to hormone receptors without causing poor tolerance reactions as they are recognized by the body as its own.
Synthetic hormones, on the contrary, while performing a similar role, have a different structure that creates dissimilar bonds with receptors, often resulting in incompatibility reactions with consequent side effects.
The therapy
To set up a safe and effective therapy, it is necessary to outline the patient's hormonal profile through specific tests, in order to choose a tailored supplementation to restore individual deficits.
It must be regulated and monitored by a doctor specialized in bioidentical hormones so that the benefits of BHRT hormone therapy can far outweigh the disadvantages.
Studio Bonaccorso promotes therapies based on bioidentical hormones as a tool of anti-aging medicine for the pursuit of well-being and health. Thanks to a team of qualified experts, we are able to personalize the integration plans, tailoring them to the needs of each individual patient with competence and professionalism. The Studio's aim is to improve patients' quality of life through safe, accessible, and sustainable treatments.
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