{"id":1820,"date":"2019-06-26T15:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T20:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/?p=1820"},"modified":"2019-08-05T10:11:55","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T15:11:55","slug":"bioidentical-hormones-natural-hormones-or-synthetic-hormones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/bioidentical-hormones-natural-hormones-or-synthetic-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioidentical, Natural, or Synthetic Hormones?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you heard people talk about the wonders of using natural hormone therapy? How about how great bioidentical hormones are? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maybe you\u2019ve even heard synthetic hormones are the way to go. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the world of the internet, it&#8217;s hard to keep track of these <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">terms. We see lots of opinions and often can\u2019t keep track of what\u2019s what anymore!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EvexiPEL,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we can\u2019t help you with\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the confusing things you read on the internet, but <strong>we can help you with the confusing things you read about hormones<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> let\u2019s talk about these words we keep on hearing: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bioidentical<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Natural<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Synthetic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What do they mean? <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is one better than the other? <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which form of hormones do we use at <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EvexiPEL<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bioidentical Hormones<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we refer to hormones that are bioidentical, we are talking about one that, <strong>chemically, is a replica of the hormones that the human body makes<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This means that it is identical in its molecular make-up, shape, and structure to the hormones found in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/7-common-myths-about-hormones\/\">hormone replacement therapy<\/a> and hormone levels, the structure of the hormones used is significant. <strong>Using hormones that are both bioidentical, and have the same structure as those found in your body guarantees the highest rate of successful, safe, and effective treatment<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>And that is why we use natural plant-based hormone pellets at EvexiPEL<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This allows the pellets to metabolize in your body naturally, as intended. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Natural Hormones<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technically, <strong>any product sourced from a plant or mineral is considered natural<\/strong>. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This means the product can come in the form of a pill, powder, cream or other such forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The terms \u201cnatural\u201d and \u201cplant-based\u201d are great marketing tactics. Many marketers currently use these terms, and others, due to them being searched more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The problem is,<strong> just because it\u2019s \u201cnatural\u201d doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s helpful or good for you<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many natural products aren\u2019t well regulated, and some of them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are so new \u2013 or niche \u2013 they have not been tested enough for us to know if they\u2019re safe or effective.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Synthetic Hormones<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you hear about \u201csynthetic\u201d hormone replacement, you most likely hear about what we just described as \u201cnatural\u201d hormone replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The word<strong> \u201csynthetic\u201d technically means something made by chemical <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>synthesis<\/strong>\u00a0or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0synthesized.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many \u201cnatural\u201d hormones have been produced \u2013 or synthesized \u2013 in a lab. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These hormones\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may have technically come from a natural source, but they have still been chemically structured and synthesized in a lab.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when you get right down to it, we tend to think that when it comes to hormone replacement options, the chemical structure of the hormone is usually more important than where the chemical itself is coming from.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mass-Produced Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although something is mass-produced, it doesn\u2019t automatically make it good or bad. In the case of hormone replacement therapy, however, you should be wary. If you hear the phrase \u201cmass-produced,\u201d it should be a turnoff. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Horse urine and lab created hormones make up almost all mass-produced hormones<\/strong>. Neither sounds like something we\u2019d like to put in our bodies. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Mass hormone manufacturers try to patent everything they create, so they have a monopoly<\/strong> on the industry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, to patent a hormone, you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0make it slightly different than the hormones produced in the human body, so that you have a unique product to lay claim to.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And, unsurprisingly, creating synthetic hormones different from what you\u2019d find in your own body is not generally the best thing to put into your body.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>At\u00a0EvexiPEL<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>, we are not trying to make our pellets \u201cdifferent\u201d or \u201cunique\u201d enough to patent<\/strong>. We strive to create the most natural, plant-based, bioidentical hormones possible, so you, as a client, can have the best possible experience from hormone replacement therapy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Is It Important for Hormones to Be Bioidentical?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We can\u2019t emphasize enough how important it is \u2013 when putting hormones into your body \u2013 for them to share the same molecular make-up that your hormones have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Structurally Speaking<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human hormones are made up of a base of cholesterol, and then have specialized attachments <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that allow them to fit perfectly into receptor molecules in your body. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a hormone perfectly nestles into a receptor, it tells that receptor to turn on or off certain behaviors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>These hormonal and cellular commands are what makes us act certain ways and feel certain things<\/strong>. When things are not working quite right, that is usually when we find ourselves in need of hormone replacement therapy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you put a bioidentical hormone into your body \u2013 one that is structurally the same as the ones you already have \u2013 <strong>it will fit perfectly into your body\u2019s receptor molecules<\/strong>. And, it will start acting on them as one of your hormones would. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Synthetic Hormone Effects<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you put a synthetic hormone into your body, it just won\u2019t feel quite right. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It won\u2019t fit into your receptor molecules as seamlessly as your hormones do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Synthetic hormones can cause erratic effects<\/strong>. Patients report constant of ups and downs in terms of hormonal impacts when taking synthetic hormones. They also correlate with an increased chance of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blood clots<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heart attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breast cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strokes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gall bladder disease <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get Back to Feeling Better with Bioidentical Hormones<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Luckily, there\u2019s another option.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/hormone-replacement-therapy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EvexiPEL<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0patients who have chosen to undergo the bioidentical hormone replacement therapy approach have reported feeling better within\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">days. <strong>They e<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>xperience a consistent and steady stream of hormone release into their bodies<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are no surprise ups and downs that you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">might get from synthetic hormones \u2013 instead, the pellets you receive are designed to be the perfect dosage for your body and your symptoms. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/hormone-pellets\/\"><strong>We never mass produce our pellets<\/strong><\/a>! Instead, we are committed to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">individual, face-to-face interactions with our clients, and take this aspect of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy very seriously when training our practitioners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We meet with new clients extensively to get to the root cause of their hormonal issues. Together, we develop a treatment plan that focuses on their individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>We Can Help<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We like to call this our integrated approach \u2013 a combination of bioidentical pellet therapy, more exercise, and healthier eating. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whatever it is, <strong>we will make sure we give you all the tools you need to start feeling better<\/strong>. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have any more questions about the difference between natural, synthetic, and bioidentical hormones, <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/evexipel-method\/\"><strong>we would love to talk<\/strong><\/a>, give us a ring!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><strong><em>Article Reviewed By <a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"http:\/\/www.evexipel.com\/faculty-and-advisory-board\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.evexipel.com\/faculty-and-advisory-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Medical Faculty and Advisory Review Board<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/illustrations\/uterus-ovary-ovaries-gynecology-3777765\/\">Image attribution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/15660-bioidentical-hormones\">Clevelandclinic.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/testosterone-pellets\">Healthline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/womens-health\/bioidentical-hormones-help-or-hype\">Health.harvard.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecrossnc.com\/document\/hormone-pellet-implantation-treatment-menopause-related-symptoms\">Bluecrossnc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">FDA Disclaimer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">\u00a0This information on this site is for education purposes only.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">These statements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">and testimonials<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW242198315 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242198315 BCX5\">are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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