DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years old and postmenopausal. I am reading more about bioidentical hormones giving added protection to the heart and brain, in addition to helping with hair loss and weight ...

Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in women’s health, affecting everything from mood and fertility to energy levels and ...

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Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treats hormonal imbalances in the body using lab-made chemicals that are identical to human hormones in their molecular structure. The term ...

Estrogenic activity within a tissue is influenced by the type of estrogen and the subtype of estrogen receptor found within that tissue, [20] as well as by the distribution of cofactors and ...

Extensive research has been done on HRT for menopause, but less is available to support BHRT. Both aim to relieve menopause symptoms but differ in hormone source and customizability. As you begin or ...

Compounded estrogen products have increased in popularity in recent years, possibly due in part to endorsements by celebrities and to health concerns regarding conjugated estrogens used in the Women"s ...