Forms Of Bioidentical Hormones

Bioidentical hormones are basically artificial hormones that resemble the hormones that get generated in our bodies naturally. For women who are undergoing menopause, the natural productions of female hormones get disrupted. This is when Hormone Replacement Treatment using bioidentical hormones comes into picture. Symptoms of menopause like tension, agitation, weakness, hot flashes and night sweats are also brought into control with this therapy.

The following describes the different forms of bioidentical hormones available,

Capsules

These are similar to the normal medical capsules you consume except that the medicines put inside are the bioidentical hormones. Each capsule is filled with same amount and balance of hormonal powders.

Pros

1. Easy to use
2. Special ingredient can be mixed into the capsules (extended release capsules) to increase the medicinal effect on your body

Cons

1. You cannot change or alter your dosage in the capsules. You will have to wait for new capsules with the new balance of powders in it.

Cream

This is similar to normal creams. They are based on vanishing creams, so that the absorption by the skin is simple. You need to apply it to inner parts of your legs, hands or vaginal area.

Pros

1. The dosage of the hormonal application can be altered easily. If you want higher dosage, apply more of the cream and apply less when you want lower dosages
2. Once the cream is applied, it gradually spreads itself into the layers of the skin which gives a long lasting effect

Cons

1. It is very uncomfortable to apply the cream irrespective of whether you apply it on your legs, vaginal area or hands.

Troches

They are like candies. You need to place them in your mouth in between your gum and inner cheek.

Pros

1. There are many flavors to choose from
2. They dissolve quickly, in about 25 to 45 minutes according to their size
3. Alteration of dosage can be done easily

Cons

1. You will have to tolerate the taste of it
2. If you keep it at the same place for a long time, gum/tooth decay is possible
3. The effect of it on your body is for a low duration, say, 4 or 6 hours

Pellets

Here, small pellets containing hormones are inserted under your skin. The release of hormones happens gradually.

Pros

1. Gives gradual and continuous hormonal release
2. The effect of the hormones remain from a month to 6 months

Cons

1. Cost is very high
2. You have to visit the doctor every time you need them to be inserted

Vaginal Suppositories

Here the suppositories are formed by heating up the hormonal ingredients and then molding them.

Pros

1. The effect of hormones on the body is very quick

Cons

1. Inconvenient to apply and alter the dosages

By getting to know all the pros and cons of different bioidentical hormonal forms, you can find a suitable way to get rid of your symptoms of menopause like tensions, weakness, anxiety, hot flashes and night sweats that are happening due to hormonal deficiency.