Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, simply shortened to BHRT, is a type of therapy that makes use of synthetic molecules that are identical to the natural hormones found in the body.

As a result, when these bioidentical hormones are administered to a person, they have the same effect as the hormones the body produces. As a result, they can be given to replace these hormones in patients who are deficient in them, whether due to aging or other conditions. This is the basis of BHRT.

The way bioidentical hormone replacement works is quite straightforward. The hormones are contained in pellets that are inserted under the skin, and over time, they are broken down, slowly releasing the hormones that they contain. This allows them to replace the hormones whose levels are low.

This will essentially reverse the symptoms caused by a deficiency of estrogen or testosterone, which can cause more far-reaching effects than just affecting sexual health.

Determining whether BHRT is an appropriate option for you can best be determined by getting a consultation with our team, who will ask you questions about yourself and your symptoms.

However, before that, you can usually reliably tell whether bioidentical hormone replacement therapy will be a good choice for you based on the conditions or symptoms you have. If you can relate to any of the below, you likely have a hormone deficiency:

• Post-menopause
• Aging
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Hysterectomy in the past
• Metabolic syndrome
• Testicular injury in the past.

Especially when paired with the conditions above, the following symptoms, when present, make it rather likely that a person can benefit greatly from BHRT:

• Decreased sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Vaginal dryness
• Reduced muscle mass
• Reduced energy levels
• Sleep disturbances
• Memory impairment
• Weight gain
• Low mood

However, a doctor will be the best option if you’re trying to determine whether you’re a good candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

When you undergo BHRT, over time, you will watch the symptoms of your hormone deficiency improve as the replacement hormones can fill the gap. These improvements can usually last up to six months before a person needs to undergo the procedure again. For many, this is preferable to taking daily medication.

There are a few common advantages that people feel when they do BHRT and some of them are listed below:

• Increased sex drive
• Improved sexual function for men
• Increased vaginal lubrication
• Higher energy levels
• Normalizes sleep patterns
• Helps restore cognitive function to normal levels
• Reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women

A typical BHRT procedure at our Beverly Hills medical spa tends to be a relatively quick process, taking less than 45 minutes in most cases. It is a relatively straightforward process.

A pellet the size of a grain of rice contains the hormones to be introduced into the body. This will contain estrogen for women and testosterone for men.

The skin of the upper buttock will then be cleaned and numbed. After this, the pellet will be inserted under the skin in this location, and that’s about it!

The effects of a BHRT can be great for patients dealing with hormone deficiencies, but they only tend to appear after the pellet has been in place for about a month.