Hormone replacement therapy is usually abbreviated in the literature as “HRT” (= “Hormone Replacement Therapy”). When hormone replacement therapy with bioidentical hormones is specifically meant, the abbreviation “BHRT” is often used. This therapy usually consists of an estrogen medication and a progesterone medication. In my opinion, both should be bioidentical.
Perimenopause refers to the phase of life before menopause begins. Perimenopause can last for a period of 5–10 years. During this time, one could already start with bioidentical progesterone, as a cream or capsule, taken orally or vaginally. Progesterone helps very well with sleep disturbances, which is why it should be used in the evening.
Menopause is defined as the phase of life after menstruation has been absent for at least one year. In menopause, bioidentical estrogen could be substituted in addition to progesterone. It is administered through the skin using a gel. I would also apply this in the evening because estrogen improves deep sleep.
Although bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the body’s natural hormones, they can still have risks and side effects. Therefore, when deciding on hormone replacement therapy, the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed individually and the decision should be made in close consultation with your doctor.
Estrogen must never be used without simultaneously taking progesterone if you still have a uterus!
The content of this blog/newsletter is provided for general informational purposes only and does not replace personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information presented here should therefore not be used as the sole basis for making health-related decisions. If you experience any medical complaints, you should in any case seek professional medical advice.
How can you recover your health? How can you stay healthy?
Holistic physician and author Dr. Katja Aschenbrenner, MD, shares valuable insights from her clinical practice on functional medicine, gut health, hormones, Ayurveda, and everything that keeps us truly alive — for anyone who wants to understand their health and achieve vital longevity.
I am Dr. Katja Aschenbrenner. When no one else can find the root cause, my work begins. I support people with persistent exhaustion, unclear symptoms, or chronic illnesses using an integrative and functional medicine approach.
Stay up to date and connect with me on social media.
Testosterone deficiency (Low T) affects more than libido, contributing to weight gain, brain fog, low energy, and mood changes. Early diagnosis and modern treatments like bioidentical gels can help restore balance and improve quality of life.
I have been caring for patients with these conditions for years. As a result, I have learned a great deal. At the beginning, I could not have imagined what terrible — even fatal — illnesses these are. Moreover, due to a lack of research or …
Greater celandine grows along roadsides and is regarded by most people simply as a weed. In fact, greater celandine is a medicinal plant. In the video, I show you how to obtain the valuable yellow-orange milky sap that can be applied to warts.
Subscribe to the Vibrant Longevity Blog right here. Don’t miss a thing — new posts will be delivered directly to your inbox.
Abonnieren Sie am besten den Blog "Lebendig Lang Leben" gleich hier! So verpassen Sie nichts und die neuen Ausgaben kommen direkt in Ihr Email-Postfach.
