What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Bioidentical hormones (BHRT) are hormones that are identical to the hormones made by your body- they share the same chemical structure. Because they are familiar to your body, your body will process and metabolize them as it would your own hormones. They come with significantly less side effects and risks than the usual conventional/non bioidentical hormones.
​
Bioidentical hormones come from the wild yam or soybean and are then “tweaked” in a lab to become bio-identical. They are compounded in the unique amount to suit your hormonal needs.
​
These are the hormones that are commonly used to help restore balance:
​
Progesterone
Estrogen
Testosterone
DHEA
Thyroid

Why Bioidentical Hormone Therapy 

A message directly from Dr. Cara:

“I have worked in women’s health for many years, helping to restore hormonal balance with bio-identical hormones and functional medicine. I have seen how bio-identical hormones have completely transformed the lives of many women.”

Before rushing to give a medication to treat something, we consider addressing diet, lifestyle, stress management, spiritual connection- as all of these are deeper levels that can address both cause and effect of a symptom. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Symptoms look like⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
brain fog⁣⁣⁣
fatigue⁣⁣⁣
anxiety⁣⁣⁣
mood swings⁣⁣⁣
irritability⁣⁣⁣
hot flashes or heat at night⁣⁣⁣
breast soreness⁣⁣⁣
bloating⁣⁣⁣
acne ⁣⁣⁣
irregular periods⁣⁣⁣
hair thinning⁣⁣⁣
insomnia or sleep interruption⁣⁣⁣
low libido⁣⁣⁣
vaginal dryness⁣⁣⁣
lack of motivation⁣⁣⁣
PMS ⁣⁣⁣
cyclical migraines⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣
How do you know if you would benefit from your hormones being “balanced” or replaced? 
⁣⁣
Find out by booking an initial consultation with ⁣⁣⁣Dr. Cara Flamer, MD.⁣⁣