BHRT for Women in Las Vegas
What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
BHRT refers to the use of hormones that are molecularly the same as the ones naturally produced in the human body to treat symptoms related to menopause and aging in women. The goal of BHRT is to restore hormone levels to a more optimal or balanced level. Estrogen and progesterone are essential hormones that regulate various functions in the female reproductive system and body. Thus, they are the main focus of BHRT, which includes two main types:
Estrogen-Only Therapy
Estrogen-only treatment is used for women who had a hysterectomy and, therefore, do not have a uterus. Bioidentical hormones replace their own estrogen, which is no longer adequately produced by the ovaries after menopause.
Combined Estrogen and Progestin Therapy
There is also a treatment option that includes both estrogen and progesterone. It is most commonly used for peri- and post-menopausal women with uterus. The estrogen component helps to minimize menopausal symptoms, while the progestin helps to prevent the uterine lining from overgrowth that may lead 
to endometrial hyperplasia.
BHRT Procedure Overview
Our BHRT procedure begins with an initial consultation. We will evaluate your symptoms, health history, and goals. Comprehensive lab testing will also be ordered to identify any hormonal imbalances. Once the results are ready, our medical team will develop a customized treatment plan.
Hormone replacement therapy typically involves estrogen and progesterone supplementation to treat menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss). Estrogen doses can be given as a skin patch, vaginal ring, cream/tablet insert, pellet, or oral tablet. Progesterone is usually administered via an oral capsule or sometimes an intrauterine device. Hormone replacement therapy regimens can result in a monthly withdrawal bleed due to the cycling 
of progesterone. However, there are also combined treatments with both estrogen and progestin that do not cause bleeding.
Recovery After Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
After stopping the intake of estrogen and progestin, hormone levels start decreasing, and the body begins adjusting to these hormone imbalances. The recovery process is different for every woman because many factors influence it, such as the length of therapy, age, and underlying health status. In the first few months, you may experience hormone withdrawal symptoms. These can feel like intense menopause or PMS symptoms. Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes 
are also common. As your body regulates hormone production again, these effects should taper off. However, some patients report intermittent symptoms for a year or more after the procedure.