Struggling With Menopause? Hormone Therapy Can Help

Menopause can be the source of a wide range of unpleasant symptoms for women who are going through it, from hot flashes and night sweats to fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and more. Thankfully, there are treatments available that can help alleviate these symptoms and enable menopausal women to enjoy their lives again.

One such treatment is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), a unique type of hormone therapy that uses hormones that are identical to the ones produced naturally by the body. BHRT has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of menopausal symptoms without the risks associated with traditional hormone therapy.

At the Colorado Springs Urological Associates, we proudly provide bioidentical menopausal hormone therapy to our patients. Our providers will work with you personally to create a custom treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.

If you are struggling with menopause and are looking for relief, menopause hormone therapy may be able to help. Here are some important facts to know about menopause and bioidentical hormone therapy:

What Is Menopause?

Menopause is a natural biological process that all women go through as they age. It typically occurs around the age of 51, though it can happen earlier or later in some cases. Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and is caused by a decline in the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. As the body adjusts to this decline in hormone levels, menopausal symptoms can occur.

What Are the Most Common Menopause Symptoms?

As estrogen and progesterone levels decline during menopause, the body goes through a number of changes. These changes can cause a wide range of menopausal symptoms, including:

Hot flashes: Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth, often accompanied by sweating and a rapid heartbeat. They are one of the most common menopausal symptoms and can occur at any time, day or night.

• Night sweats: Night sweats are hot flashes that occur at night, often causing sleep disruption and fatigue.
• Vaginal dryness: Vaginal dryness is a common menopausal symptom that can cause discomfort during sex.
• Sleep problems: Insomnia and other sleep problems are common during menopause.
• Mood swings: Mood swings, irritability, and anxiety are common during menopause.
• Weight gain: Many menopausal women experience weight gain due to the changes in hormone levels that occur during this time.
• Urinary incontinence: Urinary incontinence, or the leakage of urine, is a common symptom of menopause.
• Memory problems: Menopause can cause memory problems and difficulty concentrating.
• Fatigue: Fatigue is a common symptom of menopause due to changes in hormone levels.

Women who are going through menopause are also at an increased risk for certain health conditions, such as osteoporosis and heart disease.

What Are Bioidentical Hormones?

The term 'bioidentical hormone' refers to a hormone that is identical in chemical structure to the hormones produced naturally by the human body. Bioidentical hormones are made from plants, making them natural hormones that are structurally and chemically identical to the hormones our bodies produce.

Bioidentical hormone therapy is a type of hormone therapy that uses bioidentical hormones to treat menopausal symptoms. When used for menopausal hormone therapy, BHRT can help to restore hormone levels to their pre-menopausal state. This can help alleviate menopausal symptoms and reduce the risk of health conditions associated with menopause.

How Does BHRT Work?

FDA-approved bioidentical hormones are available in the form of pills, patches, gels, creams, and vaginal inserts. However, Dr. Levenson's preferred delivery method for BHRT is through a subcutaneous pellet. This pellet is made from plant-derived hormones and is inserted just under the skin, where it slowly releases the bioidentical hormones into the body over a period of 3-4 months.

If you opt for the subcutaneous pellet method, it will be implanted into the subcutaneous tissue of your lower abdomen or buttocks. There, it will provide a slow continuous release of hormones into the bloodstream. This pellet is smaller than a grain of rice, so the implantation is a quick and simple in-office procedure that can be done under local anesthesia.

How Can Hormone Replacement Therapies Help Me?

There are many benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapies, including:

• Relief from menopausal symptoms: Bioidentical hormone therapy can help to relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.
• Reduced risk of health conditions: Bioidentical hormone therapy can help to reduce the risk of health conditions associated with menopause, such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
• Improved quality of life: Bioidentical hormone therapy can improve the quality of life for menopausal women by alleviating menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of health conditions.

If you are struggling with menopause, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy from the Colorado Springs Urological Associates can help. Our providers are leading experts in BHRT and can create a customized treatment plan to help you manage your menopausal symptoms and reduce your risk of health conditions.

Bioidentical vs Conventional Hormone Therapy

There are two main types of hormone therapy: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and conventional FDA-approved hormone therapy. Both types of hormone therapy can help to relieve menopausal symptoms and reduce the risk of health conditions associated with menopause. However, there are some important differences between these two types of hormone therapy.

Conventional FDA-approved preparations of hormone therapy use synthetic hormones that are not identical to the hormones produced by the human body. These synthetic hormones can cause side effects, such as weight gain, breast tenderness, and nausea. In addition, conventional hormonal therapy has been linked to an increased risk of certain health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are identical in chemical structure to the hormones produced naturally by the human body. Because of this, body identical hormones are more effective and have fewer side effects than synthetic hormones. Additionally, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy has not been linked to an increased risk of health conditions.

Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Bioidentical hormones are safe and effective for the relief of menopausal symptoms and the reduction of the risk of health conditions associated with menopause. Visit the Top Hormone Specialist near you.

Bioidentical hormone therapy is an effective treatment for the relief of menopausal symptoms and the reduction of the risk of health conditions associated with menopause. It's time to stop suffering and take back your life with BHRT.

To learn more about bioidentical hormone therapy or to start receiving the best hormone therapy for menopause has to offer, contact us today. We look forward to helping you achieve your best possible health!