Bio-identical hormone Therapy in Orange County

Bio-identical hormones in Irvine (derived from plants such as soy and yam) have the same molecular structure as those that your body produces. Synthetic hormones have a different molecular structure to those made in the human body.

Synthetic hormone therapy uses standard doses of commercially available hormones. Not only is the chemical structure different, synthetic hormones do not act the same in the body. For women, in particular, synthetic hormone therapy is associated with significantly more negative side effects and increased risk of disease.

ADVANTAGES OF BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY in Orange County

Research such as The Women’s Health Initiative and the Estrogen-Progestin Replacement Study linked synthetic hormones to an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and breast cancer.

The Advantages Of BHRT Include:

• Individualized treatment
• Safer and more effective hormonal balance
• Side effects are rare

In addition, evidence exists that BHRT may in fact protect the heart, increase bone density, and promote psychological well-being among other important benefits. Contact the team at OC Health and Hormone Balance for more information!