During menopause, women's bodies go through significant biochemical transitions when hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and even testosterone, begin to decrease. These chemical changes lead to physical symptoms like:
Weight gain
Hot flashes
Reduced libido
Disrupted sleep patterns
Fatigue
Memory loss
Decrease in bone density
Some of these symptoms are a natural part of the transition from mother to elder. However,
Women who find menopause to be an difficult transition should speak with their naturopathic physicians or biodentical hormone doctors can be used to reduce the symptoms of menopause and ease this transition.
Many menopause doctors are refusing to provide traditional HRT due to the high reports of complications associated with HRT treatments. Synthetic hormones have been linked to increased cancer risks, cardiovascular disease, and blood clots. What's the difference between traditional HRT and bioidentical hormone therapy? Molecular structure.
Bioidentical hormones are the exact same size as shape as a woman's natural hormone structure, which allows them to be used more efficiently by the body. An analysis of various research studies by Holtorf in Postgrad Med 2009 concluded that bioidentical hormones are safer and more effective than their synthetic and animal derived counterparts.
Recent research at the University of Texas Health Science Center has shown that compounded bioidentical hormones can help reduce mood swings, irritability, night sweats, and hot flashes. These nighttime hot flashes are a common hormonal symptom of menopause which can contribute to a loss of sleep. Once moods and internal temperature are regulated, many women find that it is easier to get a good night's rest.
As bone density decreases, a woman's risk of injury and fracture increases. Decreasing estrogen levels cause many tissues, such as bone tissue and the tissues that make up the reproductive organs, to become thinner and weaker. Decreased bone density often leads to osteoporosis. As the tissues in the pelvic cavity begin to weaken, women can develop uncomfortable conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and/or pain during intercourse. Hormone fluctuations, combined with thinning vaginal tissues, can affect libido.
Bioidentical hormones provide a safe alternative to keep tissues strong and healthy, allowing women to enjoy normal, active, and fulfilling lifestyles.
Bioidentical Hormones Offer an Effective Alternative for Managing Menopause
Bioidentical hormones offer a safe and effective way to manage the symptoms of menopause. Contact Southwest Integrative Medicine for bioidentical hormones Scottsdale and other holistic treatments for managing menopause.