In the last ten years, the use of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy has been on the rise. Since it can be a very expensive choice, Dr Randolph, Jr., Medical Director of the Natural Hormone Institute has a solution. Genie James, co-author of From Hormone Hell To Hormone Well says, "70-80% women can eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance by using an over the counter preparation of bio-identical progesterone and a bio-identical estrogen called estriol. A woman can self-treat successfully and safely their hormone imbalance for less than $50 on a monthly basis."

People such as Robin McGraw and Suzanne Somers have been willing to stand up and speak out to change the awareness level of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. It seems like a natural choice compared to the traditional hormone replacement therapy that has nothing to do with the hormones found in our bodies.

Unfortunately for the average person, the cost to go to a doctor who prescribes BHRT can be very high, from hundreds to even thousands of dollars for a consultation and personalized prescription.

The symptoms such as mood swings, night sweats, loss of sex drive, etc. are happening in the body because the child-bearing years are over. The estrogen levels in the body decrease and the body is trying to re-adjust to the new levels which cause symptoms.

Dr. Randolph recommends the cream form above any other form because it is absorbed through the skin, easy to use and easy to adjust the dosage. There are numerous over the counter bioidentical progesterone creams available. Make sure you look for a USP seal (United States Pharmacopeia) on the cream which proves strict guidelines have been followed when manufacturing the cream. Also look for an amount of progesterone, such as 25 mg. Some recommendations by Dr. Randolph are: Dr. Randolph`s Natural Balance Cream, Pro-Gest and Progestacare. These are available on-line or in most health food stores.

Most womens progesterone levels have declined by the the time they turn 40 years old. By using the bioidentical progesterone cream recommendations above, an optimum level of hormones will be restored and symptoms will disappear.

When a woman is in perimenopause (is having irregular periods) usually between mid to late 40`s, her body is telling her that the lower levels of estrogen may need to be supplemented and this can be done by using estriol. This would be the time to use the estriol combined with progesterone because it was already mentioned that progesterone levels decline usually when a woman is in her 30`s.

For more information on bio-identical hormones, go to www.hormonewell.com.

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