Vancouver Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy / Age Management?

Bioidentical Hormone Specialists in Vancouver British ColombiaHormone imbalance can occur at any age, but it is most common in men and women in their mid-30s to their mid-50s. This is the time in life when the hormones undergo dramatic changes. For women, this coincides with perimenopause and then menopause up to a decade later. Men go through andropause as they near middle age, which is a process similar to menopause that is caused by a decrease in testosterone production. Regardless of why you have a hormone imbalance, you know that it’s making your life miserable.

A variety of symptoms can occur when you are deficient in some hormones and have an excess of others. Typical issues include:

  • Extreme irritability
  • Depressed mood
  • Lack of interest in sex
  • Inability to perform sexually
  • Frequent headaches
  • Loss of muscle mass
  • Weight gain
  • Problems with short-term memory
  • Feeling like you can’t concentrate
  • Loss of body hair

You could still have a hormone imbalance even if you don’t see your symptoms listed here. If you suspect that is the reason why you haven’t felt well in quite some time, schedule an appointment for hormone testing with a local physician who offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). If your results show an imbalance, you’re a good candidate to start treatment using this natural alternative to hormone balancing.

Is BHRT Right for You?

If you have never heard of this treatment, you naturally want to know “What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?” Like many people in the Vancouver District, you may not have realized that an alternative to traditional hormone therapy with synthetic drugs even existed. BHRT uses ingredients from yam and soybean plants rather than artificially created chemicals. That is because these plants are an exact match to the human body in terms of molecular structure. When you receive a BHRT compound, your body can’t distinguish the replacement hormones from the ones it normally creates on its own.

Because BHRT uses natural ingredients, your body is able to absorb and process them much faster. This allows you to achieve quicker hormone balance and relief from your symptoms. The majority of people who undergo BHRT in the Vancouver District experience no side effects at all. Those who choose to receive daily shots sometimes have soreness at the site of the injection, but this goes away in a day or two.

Are You Ready for the Next Steps?

If BHRT sounds like exactly what you have been looking for, use our directory to locate a provider near you. Once you’ve done that, schedule an appointment for an initial assessment. It’s at this appointment when the difference between traditional and holistic medicine will become much more clear. Your BHRT Doctor spends as much time as needed to ensure that he or she understands your symptoms and treatment goals. The next step is to complete hormone testing and a physical exam. After all of this is done, your doctor and a local pharmacist work together to create your customized BHRT compound.

At this point, you’re ready to start the program. Before you receive BHRT for the first time, you and your doctor will discuss administration options and decide which one is best. There is no set time on how long you should receive BHRT. Your healthcare provider will let you know when he or she feels you have received the maximum therapeutic benefit. Your input is always welcome as well.

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Dr. Maria Fabbro

Dr. Maria Fabbro

4665 Central Blvd.
Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4J5