Can my doctor prescribe bioidentical hormones?
Doctors can prescribe synthetic (medical) or bioidentical (natural) hormones. “Bioidentical” hormones are chemically identical to hormones made by your body. For menopause treatment, these hormones can include estrogen (estradiol, estriol and estrone), progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.
Who is a good candidate for bioidentical hormones?
Candidates for bioidentical hormone therapy are usually experiencing at least one major symptom of hormone imbalance or hormone deficiency. Candidates are often in middle age (but not always) and are looking for a way to correct their hormone imbalance with a reliable, proven treatment.
Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy worth it?
Answer From Tatnai Burnett, M.D. No, they aren’t. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several medical specialty groups, the hormones marketed as “bioidentical” and “natural” aren’t safer than hormones used in traditional hormone therapy. There’s also no evidence that they’re any more effective.
Does Oprah take bioidentical hormones?
Jan. 15, 2009 — Oprah Winfrey says menopause caught her “off guard” and that she’s taking bioidentical hormones that have made a big improvement in how she feels. Bioidentical hormones are one form of therapy for menopausal symptoms.
At what age should a woman stop taking bioidentical hormones?
If you are healthy, most experts agree that HRT is safe to use at the lowest dose that helps for the shortest time needed. If you’re 59 or older, or have been on hormones for 5 years, you should talk to your doctor about quitting.
How long can you stay on bioidentical hormones?
As experts in the bioidentical hormone replacement field, we recommend undergoing this therapy for a maximum of seven years; however, we also suggest that you discontinue treatment when you achieve relief from your symptoms. Unfortunately, when you stop taking hormones, your symptoms may return.
Can I stay on bioidentical hormones forever?
Bioidentical HRT can offer you long-term relief from the myriad of symptoms related to hormone imbalances, and while you shouldn’t take them forever, they can help your body navigate the aging process with relative ease.
How long can I stay on bioidentical hormones?
Most women continue treatment for 2-3 years to decrease symptoms of menopause or other hormonal changes. However, there is no limit on how long you can continue treatment if you are happy with the results.