I'd like to add a little information from my experience using both HRT and bioidentical hormones. HRT is pretty much "one size fits all" while bioidentical hormones are mixed in a compounding pharmacy according to one's own bodily hormone levels as indicated by individual testing. They are supposed to be "identical" to the hormones my own body produces, unlike HRT, which primarily come from abused mares' urine. I have a number of friends using bioidentical hormones. None of us are on the same doses and all are doing very well on them. I sleep at night, no hot flashes, and I haven't felt the urge to kill anyone in since using them. Do your own research. Suzanne Sommer's book is a good place to start. Cynthia
cbetz (anonymous) says...
I'd like to add a little information from my experience using both HRT and bioidentical hormones. HRT is pretty much "one size fits all" while bioidentical hormones are mixed in a compounding pharmacy according to one's own bodily hormone levels as indicated by individual testing. They are supposed to be "identical" to the hormones my own body produces, unlike HRT, which primarily come from abused mares' urine.
I have a number of friends using bioidentical hormones. None of us are on the same doses and all are doing very well on them. I sleep at night, no hot flashes, and I haven't felt the urge to kill anyone in since using them.
Do your own research. Suzanne Sommer's book is a good place to start. Cynthia
On Sailing the seas of menopause
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