Bioidentical Natural Hormone Therapy

Estrogens

Estriol

• Essential for a successful pregnancy
• Useful in promoting urogenital health
• Reported to oppose and modulate the more potent estrogen, estradiol

Estradiol

• Produced by the ovaries and is the principal estrogen found in a women's body.
• Relieves menopausal symptoms
• Protects against osteoporosis, heart disease and Alzheimer's
• Enhances mental acuity and memory
• Increases serotonin and endorphin levels

Estrone

• Weakest of the three estrogens
• Readily converts to estradiol
• Levels increase following menopause giving the body some estrogen benefits

Progesterone

• Decreases risk of endometrial cancer
• Enhances mood and has a calming effect
• Involved in the reduction of PMS and menopausal hot flashes
• Regulates fluid balance
• Helps thyroid hormone action
• Normalizes blood sugar levels
• Restores libido
• Helps to build bone

Testosterone

• Builds muscle and promotes muscle tone
• Increases libido
• Helps strengthen bone

DHEA

• Helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
• Can increase and enhance energy levels, libido, memory and immunity
• Protects against the effects of stress
• Aids weight loss
• Helps to prevent wrinkles and dry eyes

Pregnenolone

• Often referred to as the "parent hormone" pregnenolone is synthesized from cholesterol. It is a super-hormone that is the key to keeping the brain functioning at peak capacity.
• Believed to be the most potent memory enhancer, it has also been shown to be beneficial in improving concentration, fighting mental fatigue and relieving severe joint pain and fatigue in arthritis.

Cortisol

• Helps in responding and coping with stress, trauma, infection and environmental extremes
• Increases energy and metabolism
• Helps regulate blood pressure
• Enhances the integrity of blood vessels
• Reduces allergic and inflammatory response

Melatonin

• Regulates sleep/wake cycle
• Reported to have powerful antioxidant properties