Natural or Bio-Identical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones that we produce in our own body. Because they are identical, these hormones exactly mimic what your body produces on its own (or used to produce on its own), so there are much fewer, if any, negative side effects.
Bioidentical hormones are prepared in a laboratory from natural sources, usually soy or wild yam. Because our bodies cannot change soy and/or wild yam into hormones directly, these steps must be performed in the lab in order to synthesize hormones that are structurally identical to those found in our bodies. Once these hormones are produced, we can use them to replace the missing hormones in our bodies in the exact amounts that we naturally produce them, and in the correct rhythms and patterns that our bodies naturally produce them.
Replacing Synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy
Individuals who are currently prescribed synthetic hormones can slowly be weaned off these hormones and placed on safer and more effective bio-identical hormones &/or alternative therapies. Because many women and men are not tested prior to traditional hormone therapy, they are often overdosed and many of their symptoms can be associated with excessive hormones. Dr. Strand orders lab testing when appropriate and then converts men and women from synthetic hormones to bioidentical hormones with outstanding results. She will often start with a dosage conversion of natural plant based bioidentical hormones to mimic the synthetic hormone in your system and then slowly wean you to the dosage your body needs to obtain optimal hormone levels.
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