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Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)

Hormone support to boost energy, mood, sleep, and health—because imbalance is treatable.

Bio-identical Hormone Therapy

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) is a treatment designed to restore hormonal balance using hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. It’s primarily used to address symptoms caused by hormonal imbalances, such as fatigue, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and overall health decline. BHRT aims to optimize hormone levels to enhance energy, improve mood, promote better sleep, and support overall well-being. This personalized therapy offers a safe and effective way to treat symptoms associated with aging, menopause, and other hormonal disruptions, helping individuals feel more balanced and energized.

Treatment Duration

60–90 minutes

Treatment Pricing

R2,500.00

Treatment Goals

Support Long-Term Health and Wellness

BHRT not only targets immediate relief from hormonal imbalances but also focuses on long-term health benefits. By addressing underlying hormonal deficiencies or fluctuations, the therapy supports overall health, including bone density, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function. The treatment is particularly beneficial for individuals going through life stages such as menopause or andropause, where hormonal shifts can increase the risk of chronic conditions. BHRT aims to optimize hormone levels to maintain health and prevent age-related health issues, promoting vitality and longevity.

4 to 6 treatments

Recommended every 4–6 weeks to monitor progress, adjust dosages, and ensure optimal hormone balance.

4 to 6 treatments

Recommended every 4–6 weeks to monitor progress, adjust dosages, and ensure optimal hormone balance.

Clinical Applications of Bio-identical Hormone Therapy

Menopause and Perimenopause Symptom Relief

One of the most common uses of BHRT is to manage symptoms related to menopause and perimenopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. As women enter these phases of life, the body experiences a natural decline in estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone. BHRT can help balance these hormones, easing discomfort and improving quality of life.

Andropause and Testosterone Deficiency in Men

Similar to menopause in women, andropause is the term used to describe the decline in testosterone levels that many men experience as they age. Symptoms include fatigue, decreased libido, depression, weight gain, and muscle loss. BHRT can help men regain energy, improve mood, enhances recovery after exercise, and enhance libido by restoring testosterone levels to optimal levels, thus improving overall health and vitality.

Adrenal Fatigue and Stress Management

Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue, a condition where the adrenal glands become exhausted from overproduction of cortisol, the stress hormone. Symptoms can include fatigue, poor sleep, and increased susceptibility to illness. BHRT can help restore adrenal health by balancing cortisol levels, supporting energy production, and improving the body’s response to stress.

Bone Health and Osteoporosis Prevention

As hormones, especially estrogen, decline during menopause, women become more susceptible to bone loss and osteoporosis. BHRT, particularly the use of bio-identical estrogen and progesterone, can help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. This application of BHRT supports long-term skeletal health, helping prevent bone-related issues associated with hormonal decline.

Mood Disorders and Mental Health

Hormonal imbalances, particularly in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, can contribute to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and brain fog. BHRT can help stabilize mood, reduce irritability, and enhance cognitive function by restoring the body’s natural hormone levels, improving emotional stability and overall mental clarity.

Sexual Health and Libido Enhancement

Declining hormone levels, particularly estrogen and testosterone, often lead to a reduction in sexual desire and function. BHRT can help restore libido, improve vaginal health (in women), and enhance sexual performance in both men and women by bringing hormone levels back into balance. This can significantly improve quality of life and intimacy in relationships.

Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy

A common reason for seeking BHRT is chronic fatigue associated with hormonal imbalances. By correcting deficiencies in hormones such as cortisol, thyroid hormones, estrogen, and testosterone, BHRT helps restore energy levels and reduce fatigue, enabling individuals to feel more vital and engaged in their daily activities.

Weight Management

Hormonal imbalances can lead to changes in metabolism, often resulting in weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones all play a role in regulating metabolism and fat storage. By optimizing hormone levels with BHRT, many individuals find it easier to maintain a healthy weight and improve body composition.

What can you expect from this program?

Improved Energy and Vitality

BHRT helps restore hormonal balance, addressing symptoms like fatigue and low energy. By optimizing key hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, individuals often experience a significant boost in vitality, enabling them to feel more energized throughout the day.

Mood Stabilization and Mental Clarity

Balancing hormones can significantly improve mood swings, anxiety, and depression. BHRT helps stabilize hormone levels, which in turn can improve mental clarity, focus, and emotional well-being, providing a greater sense of mental balance and sharpness.

Enhanced Sleep Quality

Hormonal imbalances often lead to sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or poor-quality sleep. By restoring the natural rhythm of hormones like estrogen and progesterone, BHRT can promote deeper, more restful sleep, leading to better overall health and daytime energy.

Improved Sexual Health and Libido

Hormonal decline, particularly in menopause and andropause, can reduce libido and sexual function. BHRT helps restore sexual health by bringing hormone levels back to their optimal range, improving libido, sexual performance, and overall intimacy.

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