No, BHRT also benefits men and people with hormone-related medical conditions, like metabolic disorders, hypothyroidism, and other autoimmune diseases.

The concern that hormones may cause cancer stems from a Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) trial that suggested traditional HRT may lead to breast cancer. Those study results have since been robustly refuted. Current literature shows that BHRT is safe and effective and may actually reduce one’s risk of certain cancers and other chronic medical conditions.

Side effects of BHRT are rare. But if they do occur, our dedicated hormone specialists will work closely with patients to resolve them as quickly as possible, continuing hormone therapy only if the symptoms are successfully overcome.

This is highly variable depending on the extent and type of the patient’s symptoms. Patients will likely begin to see slight changes within a few weeks and even more noticeable impacts over the course of months and years of consistent treatment.

Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources like soy or yams, which means they have a molecular structure identical to hormones produced by the human body. This makes it easier for your body to recognize and metabolize the new hormone, leading to more effective results for BHRT patients.   Read More: Traditional [...]

There are many potential benefits of BHRT for men and women of all ages. BHRT effectively reduces the symptoms of menopause and andropause (male menopause), along with a variety of other hormone-related conditions.   Learn more about BHRT through BioSymmetry Wilmington: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for men Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for women

Hormones like leptin, ghrelin, insulin, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and sex hormones affect a person’s appetite, metabolism, and fat storage—three factors that have a big influence on weight. Imbalances in these hormones can make weight loss challenging.