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| Suzanne Somers has brought bioidentical hormones onto center stage. In her books, Ageless and The Sexy Years, and in media appearances to promote them, she describes how bioidentical hormones relieved her menopause symptoms.
Millions of women are using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy is a medically validated approach to reversing the aging process and maintaining a healthy, vibrant, mentally sharp, sexually active life—while building the body’s natural defenses against age-related diseases. |
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Dr. Wittel with Suzanne Somers
ACAM Conference, Fall 06, Palm Springs, FL |
What are “bioidentical hormones”?
Bioidentical hormones are manufactured to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body. By contrast, synthetic hormones are intentionally different. Drug companies can’t patent a bioidentical structure, so they invent synthetic hormones that are patentable (Premarin, Prempro and Provera being the most widely used examples).
Though bioidentical hormones have been around for years, most practitioners are unfamiliar with them. There are several branded versions now available for use in the kind of hormone replacement therapy (“HRT”) typical of synthetic hormones.
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In our clinic, we begin with laboratory tests of hormone levels (a so-called “hormone panel”). We then prescribe a precise dosage of bioidentical estrogen, testosterone or DHEA and monitor the patient carefully.
Are bioidentical hormones better than synthetic hormones?
The answer to this question is yes. The great appeal of bioidentical hormones is that they are natural, and our bodies can metabolize them as it was designed to do, minimizing side effects. Synthetic hormones are quite strong and often produce intolerable side effects. Moreover, the compounded bioidentical hormones can be matched individually to each woman’s needs.
If you have questions about whether the program will work for you.
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