Bioidentical HRT is very useful for women who have undergone hysterectomy. The hormones can be delivered as a patch, pill, cream, gel, or even an injection. Currently there are two basic formulations- one formulation that has a constant dose of estrogen and the other which comes with a varying dose of either estrogen or progesterone. There are even reports of some pharmacists adding testosterone to bioidentical hormones to boost libido.
In the short term, there is no question that bioidentical HRT can help strengthen bone, reduce fractures, improve mood and increase energy. There are many anecdotal reports, which claim that bioidentical HRT can help delay the onset of dementia and maintain cognition.
Bioidentical HRT, however, is not for everyone. Women who have liver disease, a history of blood clots or undiagnosed vaginal bleeding should not take these hormones. The typical side effects of bioidentical HRT include headache, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, anxiety, and breast tenderness.
Because there is always a potential for side effects, all women who do intend to take bioidentical HRT should be followed regularly by a health care professional.
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