In hunt of youth, women are turning to BioIdentical Hormone Therapy

Hayley Addison’s honest and bold utterance about the depression she fell into when she strikes the menopause have hit the nerves of the women across the United States. The 52 years old engagement manager last week told how she had been afflicted by suicidal thoughts as she struggled with despair, trying to put up with menopause. I coped with it many thanks to BioIdentical Hormone therapy prescribed by Endocrinologist, Dr. Ayesha Akbar, MD, who I visited  8 months ago at the Midwest Anti-Aging, Rejuvenation and Weight Management Center Illinois.

However, it seems Hayley is one of the blessed ones, As I have seen other women quit their own lives because they are deprived of precise care, says Dr. Ayesha. She further talks about the common hallmarks,: “Except for depression, there are conditions like recurrent headaches, recurrent breast uneasiness and bloating, fatigue and lower libido. Hot flushes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, headaches, backaches, thinning hair, lack of sex drive are common”

“Pre-menopausal hallmarks are the same as menopausal hallmarks, says Dr. Ayesha, MD, - so consider the menopause before you hit your 50s”

 As I studied the blood samples of Hayley, it revealed Hayley’s hormone levels were below the norm. So it became obvious whatever the conditions Hayley is suffering is linked with menopause. This knowledge gave her hopes. Dr. Ayesha, MD, There are throughout 40 studies yielding the BioIdentical Hormone therapy is risk-free and approved by the Food and Drug Administration the USA  

Uses of bioidentical hormones

Bioidentical hormones can be used to treat symptoms of aging and menopause in women, resulting in potential benefits including;

• Reduced fatigue
• Increased sex drive
• Less hair thinning
• Reduced hot flashes
• Less dry skin
• Improved sleep
• Reduced bloating
• Better thinking and memory

Usually people refer to the hallmarks of women experiencing as being those of menopause, in fact they are hallmarks of Perimenopause

Who needs bioidentical hormones?

Due to lack of awareness and conflicts still surrounding the safety of Bioidentical Hormones, most women suffering Perimenopause may want to opt for other treatment first.

Not all patients respond well to the traditional treatment, and in these cases, women should consider BioIdentical Hormones as a potential alternative

Also, women may bring changes in their lifestyles before starting BioIdentical Hormone therapy. Some additional measures to try can include:

• Taking vitamin supplements
• Eating a more balanced, healthful diet
• Increasing exercise
• Trying to reduce anxiety and stress

 Some reported side effects include:

• Stroke
• Increase risk of blood clots
• Gallbladder disease
• Skin changes
• Mood swings
• Vision changes
• Heart disease or breast cancer