Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
This term applies to the use of compounded medications that are made into creams at the very specific concentration prescribed by your doctor. The large pharmaceutical companies have been lobbying against compounding pharmacies because the American public is starting to find out about this long-kept secret. This is actually more the way pharmacists used to work “in the old days” , where they would mix doses of medications for particular patient’s needs.
There of course benefits of standarization. Quicker turn around time, lack of need for higher level of expertise in medication understanding, less margin for error.
However, it is part of the “one size fits all approach” when in fact, everyone is unique in many ways.
Compounding allows the doctor and pharmacist to work together once again to customize the treatment regimen that is just right for you.
Bioidentical hormones are made from plant sources and are the same molecular structure as is found in your body. Some prescription medication made by pharmaceutical companies are also “bioidentical” but cannot be customized to the exact needed dosage.
We utilize all types of “bioidentical” hormones delivered through the skin and closely monitor the levels of these important body chemicals. Standardized reference ranges of hormone blood levels used by laboratories have not been accurately studied. In fact, it was only after years of study and practice that Dr. Bunsic was able to truly understand how inaccurate these ranges can be, and based on her experience with numerous patients, developed a process to balance patient symptoms, timing of medication and blood hormone levels to keep hormone levels optimal in each individual patient.
These hormone medicines taken by mouth, such as the birth control pill, especially when taken by women over 35 for prolonged periods can begin to cause other problems. Also, many clinics claim to be centers for BHRT and utilize hormone pellets placed under the skin. Although claims are made that these are slowly absorbed into the skin, Dr. Bunsic has seen laboratory proof in several patients leaving these clinics, that hormone levels initially reach too high of levels in the body for optimal function. You deserve to talk to someone with expertise in all realms of hormone management to find the best solution for you.
There of course benefits of standarization. Quicker turn around time, lack of need for higher level of expertise in medication understanding, less margin for error.
However, it is part of the “one size fits all approach” when in fact, everyone is unique in many ways.
Compounding allows the doctor and pharmacist to work together once again to customize the treatment regimen that is just right for you.
Bioidentical hormones are made from plant sources and are the same molecular structure as is found in your body. Some prescription medication made by pharmaceutical companies are also “bioidentical” but cannot be customized to the exact needed dosage.
We utilize all types of “bioidentical” hormones delivered through the skin and closely monitor the levels of these important body chemicals. Standardized reference ranges of hormone blood levels used by laboratories have not been accurately studied. In fact, it was only after years of study and practice that Dr. Bunsic was able to truly understand how inaccurate these ranges can be, and based on her experience with numerous patients, developed a process to balance patient symptoms, timing of medication and blood hormone levels to keep hormone levels optimal in each individual patient.
These hormone medicines taken by mouth, such as the birth control pill, especially when taken by women over 35 for prolonged periods can begin to cause other problems. Also, many clinics claim to be centers for BHRT and utilize hormone pellets placed under the skin. Although claims are made that these are slowly absorbed into the skin, Dr. Bunsic has seen laboratory proof in several patients leaving these clinics, that hormone levels initially reach too high of levels in the body for optimal function. You deserve to talk to someone with expertise in all realms of hormone management to find the best solution for you.