Bio-Identical Hormones Replacement Therapy

Bio-identical Hormones Replacement Therapy is preferred over synthetic hormones because of its identical molecular structure to the natural hormones produced in the human body. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is used to help men and women who may be experiencing changes in their hormones due to aging, disease, or any change in a person’s life style.

The usual signs and symptoms that would require Bio-identical Hormones Therapy are:

In order to start Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, complete physical examination, lab testing, and medical history must be taken by a physician. Physicians and compounding pharmacists at The Apothecary Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy will work together to get the exact strength and dosage form to benefit each individual patient’s needs.

Men may require Bio-identical Hormones Therapy too. Health care physicians describe male testosterone deficiency as "male menopause" or "andropause." Men usually have a slower rate in recognizing symptoms than women and because of that, health care professionals usually attribute the symptoms to something else.

The usual signs and symptoms that could require Bio-identical Hormone Therapy are: