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Easy explanation with video
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Introduction
What are bioidentical hormones?
In my last blog post, I wrote about symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. I already mentioned the option of treating menopausal symptoms with bioidentical hormones.
What are bioidentical hormones?
Simply explained
- Bioidentical hormones are something completely different from the hormone-like substances found in the pill, hormonal IUD, or in the hormone replacement therapies used in the past.
- Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical (that is, bioidentical) to the hormones that naturally occur in our bodies.
- They also have to be produced in a laboratory, for example from yam root, but they contain NO artificial or unnecessarily added synthetic side chains or similar substances.
- Bioidentical hormones are therefore a very good option for relieving menopausal symptoms and preventing diseases caused by hormone deficiencies.
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