Practitioners claim to be able to calculate the exact amount that each women needs from salivary hormone levels, then replacing the precise amount of estrogen. They cause no disturbances or problems in the body as do synthetic hormones. Bioidentical hormones are mixtures of hormones (compounded products) that are made up in pharmacies and are being promoted as hormones that exactly resemble our own hormones. Bioidentical hormones are natural to the human body and provide many health benefits. They act, and are used, just as our own hormones are. Synthetic or alien hormones cannot be metabolised (used) safely and efficiently without causing problems within the body, such as cancer and heart disease.Д«ioidentical hormones are also made in a lab but are natural because they are a replica of the hormones that are produced in the body. As an example, synthetic hormones that are found in traditional HRT are considered natural by some people because the oestrogens found in this drug are derived from the urine of pregnant mares, together with natural progesterone which is derived from plants such as wild yams, that is then tweaked in a laboratory atmosphere, to become a pharmaceutical drug. A synthetic hormone is a substance that is not found in nature, but is rather reinvented from nature so as to be patented. This, of course, does not mean they are 100 percent natural, appropriate, or adapt for use within the human body. The term вЂnaturalвЂ™ can be a little confusing, and it is true that any product whose principal ingredient has an animal, plant, or mineral source is technically considered natural. Hormonal imbalance is most often caused by menopause, and at any given time, more than 40 million American women are experiencing some stage of menopause. The balancing of hormones is an art and a very precise medicine that needs to be followed by an expert in this domain! Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treats hormonal imbalances with natural hormones rather than chemically manufactured or altered ones. However, it is vital for anyone intending to start a bioidentical hormone therapy programme, to consult with a qualified hormone specialist in restorative medicine, so as to safeguard themselves from side effects. Synthetic hormones are a one-size-fits-all approach, which do not address the personвЂ™s individual needs. An extra advantage for bioidentical hormone restorative therapy is that it is individually tailored to match your hormonal needs.

On the other hand, synthetic hormones (HRT) are foreign molecules with a certain level of toxicity, and confuse the body, creating a drastic and risky situation, including cancer. As bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources the body metabolises them correctly meaning they are compatible, efficient and useable molecules. An overwhelming body of evidence shows that bioidentical hormones are a safer and more effective option, therefore much more attractive to the populace when dealing with menopause, andropause and ageing. To determine if bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is associated with change in lipid profiles (surrogate marker for cardiovascular disease) when compared.