The Vein and Vascular Institute of Tampa Bay

Are you suffering from any sort of hormonal changes? Yes. It can happen during the menopause or change of hormones at any stage of life. Bioidentical hormones are designed in a way to give chemical structure as hormones naturally formed by the human’s body. However, the term can refer to FDA-approved hormone products. The compounded preparations do not follow the same regulatory status. It is important to understand the difference, future benefits and risks. It will assist patients to make the right choice with their healthcare provider. About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy The therapy essentially uses hormones that are chemically matched to hormones produced naturally by the human body. According to the treatment plan, hormones may include progesterone, estrogen, or even testosterone. The majority of the bioidentical hormone products are FDA-approved. However, others are compounded particularly for individual patients. Therefore, a patient should discuss the specific...