What are the goals of BHRT?
The goals of BHRT are to alleviate the effects caused by natural decreases in the production of hormones by the body. When we are supplementing hormones, we typically look at: estradiol, estriol, estrone, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone and cortisol. Perimenopause symptoms frequently begin in a woman’s mid 30’s. BHRT is unique as it replaces the bio-identical hormones in the patient with customized doses to provide the positive benefits of hormone balance. The ultimate goal is to achieve and maintain the body’s natural hormonal balance. Factors that must be taken into consideration when beginning BHRT Xenoestrogens (pesticides, synthetic hormones fed to animals, plastics, cosmetics), obesity, high stress lifestyle, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise contribute to hormonal imbalance. In order to properly balance ones hormones individual lifestyle modifications need to be addressed. Our consultants can gain much of the needed information from the detailed questionaire as
