Osteoporosis, heart disease, endometriosis, PMS, premenopausal symptoms, weight gain, low libido, fibrocystic breasts - most women will experience these or other hormone-related problems.  Today, millions of women concerned about aging must decide whether or not to undergo synthetic hormone replacement therapy - and suffer its side effects and increased risks of cancer.  As we consider the benefit to risk ratio, we must take into account new evidence and ongoing research about alternatives to traditional therapy.

What is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?  Natural hormone replacement therapy (HRT) means that the chemical makeup of the replacement hormone is exactly the same as what the human body produces.  The ideal natural substances for hormone replacement therapy are readily available.  Bio-identical plant-derived estrogen and progesterone products have been safely prescribed by European physicians for over 50 years.  These natural hormones are almost entirely without the side effects of the synthetic or semisynthetic HRT drugs which do not allow a person to produce the full range of other hormones which are needed for the body to function at full potential.

Natural Progesterone:  *Maintains all the benefits of estrogen on cholesterol without any side effects associated with synthetic progestins (such as fluid retention, irritability and depression); *Bone-trophic hormone (reverses osteoporosis)

Natural Estrogens:  *Estrogen is not one hormone, but a group of similar hormones with varying degrees of activity.  The three most important hormones of this class are estrone (E-1), estradiol (E-2), and estriol (E-3).   Estradiol is the primary estrogen produced by the ovary, and estrone is formed by conversion of estradioll.  Estrone is thought to be the estrogen primarily responsible for breast cancer. Our compounded products do not contain estrone.   *Estriol is thought to be protective against breast cancer and rarely causes postmenopausal vaginal bleeding.

Natural Androgens:  *Testosterone or methyltestosterone play an important role in maintaining sexual desire, as well as the strength and integrity of skin, muscle and bone.

Various dosage forms can be compounded to meet the specific needs of each woman.  Options include: transdermal or transmucosal dosage forms such as gels, troches or suppositories; capsules containing micronized particles for enhanced oral absorption and many unique formulations to satisfy all patients needs.