Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is not a one-size-fits-all. Every woman has her own health goals, personal and family history when it comes to prescribing hormone replacement. And there are many questions pertaining to, ‘how to take, when to take, how much to take.’ Below I wanted to answer some reader questions.

Bioidentical hormone replacement/restoration (BHRT) is a powerful tool to help people balance their hormones. You can use BHRT for menopause, thyroid, adrenal fatigue, low testosterone, perimenopause to name a few. But every person is unique and may require a more personal approach to implementing BHRT.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is what I have specifically been working with for the last 14 years. I am not your primary care physician and not your general practitioner. I am a hormone doctor and only work with patients that need hormone balancing. I have treated patients from 14 years old to 70 plus years old for hormone balancing. I do not claim to know everything about hormones. As every doctor has their way of treating hormone imbalance and dosing hormones.

Estriol is one of three estrogens that our bodies make. It is the gentlest of the estrogens and has great uses for anti-aging and bioidentical hormone replacement.

Progesterone is often used in hormone replacement therapy. It is used for women of all ages, from teens to postmenopausal. Bioidentical progesterone is safe and effective for symptoms of hormone imbalance such as PMS, Perimenopause, and Menopause.

Estradiol and biest are used typically for hormone replacement.  They are both forms of estrogen and used for symptoms of low estrogen.  Commonly they are used for menopause. The average age of menopause is 51.5 years old, although symptoms could start as early as the 40’s.  The gradual decline of ovarian function can cause symptoms in which estrogen is helpful.