I am a Family Physician and i also practice integrated medicine. That is why I would like to introduce you to Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT). It borders between aesthetic medicine and naturopathic medicine.People who use BHRT want to keep the feel, look and maintain their sense of youthfulness for as long as they can and BHRT uses naturally occurring but low dose hormones to help them restore their vitality and youthfulness.
Bioidentical hormone therapy helps to control aging, weight control as well as prevention of certain diseases. It has been used effectively to help with weight loss in certain instances especially if there is weight loss resistance due to hormonal imbalances.
BHRT also helps eliminate the side effects of menopause. Usually signifying an end of menstruation and by extension fertility, in most instances, it happens between the ages of 41 to 59 years of age.
The accompanying reduction in estrogen and progesterone levels brings about untold hardship in many women.
Hot flushes, mood swings, night sweats, anger, irritability, anxiety, depression, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, fatigue, mood swings, are some of the symptoms these women have to endure. 
Andropause. BHRT can be used to treat Andropause. This term usually refers to symptoms arising from a drop in Men’s testosterone levels that occurs mostly between ages of 45 years and 55 years. Symptoms may include weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, tiredness, and lower sex drive.
Hypothyroidism. BHRT has been used successfully to treat hypothyroidism. Rather than laboratory produced Thyroid pills, Desiccated Thyroid ( naturally occurring from Pigs) is used. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include; low mood, weight gain, constipation, sensitivity to cold among others.
Adrenal Fatigue. This is usually stress-induced and can result in chronic fatigue, lack of sleep, anxiety, depression and a general sense of ill-health. BHRT has been used to successfully treat Adrenal Fatigue.Bioidentical hormones can be manipulated and tailored to patient needs and are a safe and effective alternative to synthetic hormone replacement. Advantages include natural protection against stroke, osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia. Unlike synthetic hormone, natural progesterone actually offers protection against breast cancer.
