- Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone - Effects on mood, cognition, sleep, weight, libido
- Aging, menopause, andropause - Chronic stress - Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits
- Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability - Low energy, difficulty concentrating - Decreased muscle mass, increased body fat
- Bone, brain, heart, metabolic health - Improved quality of life
- Structurally identical hormones - Customizable based on lab testing - Compounded for personalized dosing
- Saliva testing also available
- Lifestyle factors also addressed
- Creams, gels, pills, pellets, injections
- Dose adjustments as needed
In summary, this would provide an informative overview of bioidentical HRT, its purpose and processes, to educate residents interested in exploring treatment. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional suggestions for the outline!
Bioidentical hormones are not necessarily safer or more effective than synthetic hormones for menopausal symptoms. Large, long-term studies comparing health outcomes of bioidenticals versus synthetics are lacking, so definitive claims of superiority lack sufficient evidence. More research is needed.
