Hormone Therapy for Women: Understanding Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
A woman's life inevitably consists in hormonal changes that affect her health and well-being at different phases. From adolescence to pregnancy and particularly during menopause, these changes can cause a variety of symptoms that impact not just physical but also emotional and mental well-being. For women with hormonal abnormalities, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a natural, customised solution. Because of its individualised and maybe more natural approach of restoring hormone balance than standard hormone treatment, BHRT has attracted much interest recently. Women experience several difficulties with hormone levels as they age, especially with regard to the drop in testosterone, oestrogen, and progesterone. Many body processes are controlled by these hormones, hence their abnormalities can cause different symptoms that disrupt daily life. From hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and weight gain, hormonal imbalance can cause rather demanding symptoms....