Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy refers to the replacement of deficient hormones to correct hormone imbalance. The structure mimics the exact structure of the human hormone equivalent. These hormones are at their optimal levels in the youth, and with altered lifestyle habits and age. the. hormones become imbalanced.

What are bio-identical hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are plant-based and are manufactured in a laboratory from wild yam and other plant-based ingredients.

The aim of hormone replacement is to place the hormones back into a healthy range. Once this homeostasis is achieved the risk to hormone-related diseases is diminished.

Bio-identical hormone therapy has found a place in helping men and women who are unable to tolerate the more conventional forms of hormone treatments.

It is also an individualised form of treatment that can be tailored to patients needs and. to correct the hormonal imbalance.

It is commonly used in the phase where hormonal imbalance and deficiency is most pronounced such as during the menopause, post-menopause, anxiety, osteoporosis, low vitality a low sex drive and andropause in men.

In many circumstances, if the hormones are correctly balanced it will decrease body fat and increase lean muscle.

Regular monitoring of hormones are important for their safe use This ensures that they remain within a therapeutic range. Thus avoiding any side effects

Hormone imbalance is growing day by day among both genders starting from the early twenties to late sixties. The declining hormonal level is one of the most common problems in women who are at the stage of menopause and other health-related issues. Hormone imbalance is seen among women who conceive and after delivery, it can be the main issue.

Signs of Hormone imbalance

• Obesity is one of the common signs.
• Poor lifestyle such as unhealthy diet and inadequate nutritious content in food, craving the wrong foods
  A sedentary lifestyle with no physical activity.
• Mood swings
• Sleep disturbance
• Hair loss
• Poor skin tone
• Accelerated ageing
• Brittle bones
• Fatigue and low vitality
• anxiety  and depression
• menstrual irregularities
• Premenstrual tension

Environmental causes of Hormone Imbalance

• Excessive consumption of dairy products and meat containing. hormones lead to a hormone imbalance
  Poor gut function and digestive health
  Cosmetics containing chemicals leading to endocrine disruptions lead to a hormone imbalance
  Stress and anxiety can be a sign or cause of a  hormone imbalance

Bio-Identical Hormone  Therapy is growing in popularity.  As it is considered a  more natural alternative to the traditional hormone replacement.

This method of hormone replacement has been studied and documented in medical journals since 1939. It has been found to be easy, fast and affordable. Bioidentical hormones are used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, mood swings, poor memory, difficulty concentrating and vaginal dryness.

BHRT helps women in reversing the hormonal imbalance

The Benefits of Bio-identical hormone  therapy:

• Decrease body fat and augment lean body mass.
• Improve sexual function and libido (or sexual desire).
• Improve memory, attention and focus.
• Increase energy and power for exercise.
• Decreases the aging process
• Decrease symptoms of joint discomfort.
• Increases function in both professional and personal life
• The ability  to individualise the prescription according to ones needs

Sivanna Health offers  Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Its value lies in that treatment can be individualised.

Each woman may require different dosing according to the symptoms they experience.

Bio-identical hormone therapy can be monitored to keep the tissue and blood levels within a safe range. Also ensuring the lowest possible dose is used to achieve a beneficial result.