As we enter into menopause there is a reduction of female hormones (mostly estrogen and progesterone) that can create a number of uncomfortable symptoms in addition to increasing the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and other age-related illness. BHRT increases hormone levels to a more optimal state by using hormones identical to what your body produces. They are plant-derived and customizable to the particular patient. Hormone replacement therapy is an FDA-approved first line defense to help combat symptoms and risks of low hormone related illness. Hormone therapy after menopause showed a “decrease in all-cause mortality when HT was started under age 60 or less than 10 years after the final menstrual period”. 

• Reduction in menopausal related symptoms: night sweats, hot flashes, irritability, mood and sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.
• Ease overactive bladder: vaginal estrogen may reduce frequency issues and potentially reduce recurring UTI’s
• Bone Health: BHRT can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures related to bone density. It can be an alternative for women who can’t tolerate other bone density medications
• Reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease: Studies consistently supported a 35% to 50% lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) with postmenopausal HT in primary prevention. Studies have shown HRT to have favorable effects on cholesterol, blood vessel functioning and oxidative status.
• Reducing diabetes risk: BHRT can reduce insulin sensitivity which reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.
• Skin Health: estrogen has shown to increase thickness of skin and collagen content of skin.
• BHRT can improve overall quality of life by reducing physical discomfort, stabilizing emotion and mood and provide healthy aging by reducing age-related illness potential.