How Does your Thyroid
Relate to your
Hormonal Imbalance?
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What does "Natural" Hormone Replacement mean?
A "natural"(or bio-identical) hormone has a chemical structure that is biologically equivalent to those produced by the body. It does not mean that it comes from a horse, a chicken or even a tree. The important thing to remember is that for a hormone to be considered "natural", its structure must exactly replicate the hormones your body produces.
A synthetic hormone, on the other hand, may have a structure similar to, but not exactly the same as a hormone produced by your body. These chemical differences can mean that the synthetic hormone acts differently in your body and produces substantially different effects.
If you are currently on or considering the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and you think individualized HRT makes more sense than a one-size fits all approach, then please contact our pharmacy staff to receive free information or to schedule a private consultation with one of our consultant pharmacists.
With an individualized approach to hormone therapy, you can know exactly what your hormone levels are and choose the ideal replacement protocol to bring your hormones back to their proper balance.
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What are bio-identical/natural hormones?
Bio-identical hormones have the same chemical structure as hormones that are made by the human body. The key to natural or bio-identical versus synthetic is the molecular structure of the hormone. In order for a replacement hormone to completely replicate the function of hormones, which were originally naturally produced, and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original.
Researchers have long held that there are significant differences between hormones that are natural to humans (bio-identical) and synthetic (including animal-derived) preparations. Structural differences that exist between synthetic or animal and human hormones may be responsible for side effects that are experienced when non-bio-identical hormones are used for replacement therapy.
Side chains may be added to a natural substance to create a synthetic product that can be patented by a manufacturer. A patented drug can be profitable to mass-produce, and therefore a drug company can afford to fund research as to the medication’s use and effectiveness. However, bio-identical substances cannot be patented, so scientific studies are less numerous on there natural hormones.
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Goals of Bio-Identical HRT
- Alleviate the symptoms caused by the natural decrease in production of hormones by the body
- Give the protective benefits which were originally provided by naturally occurring hormones
- Re-establish a hormonal balance
The goal of any form of hormone replacement therapy should be to provide a adequate supply of deficient hormone in a form that is as close as possible to that which the body originally produced, therefore resulting in normal physiologic effects. Every person is unique. Therefore, it is a sensible approach for health care professionals and patients to work together to customize hormone replacement therapy. Bio-identical HRT can be compounded in the needed strength and dosage form and administered via the most appropriate route to meet each individual’s needs.
The precise components of each person’s therapy need to be determined after physical examination, medical history, symptoms, and laboratory testing are considered. Close monitoring is essential to ensure appropriate dosage adjustments are made.
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