{"id":1635,"date":"2019-09-30T14:11:21","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T14:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/navacenter.com\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2020-10-19T14:11:47","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T14:11:47","slug":"bhrt-for-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/navacenter.com\/bhrt-for-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"BHRT For Menopause: 3 Myths You Need to Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sfpostContent sfcontent\" data-sf-field=\"Content\" data-sf-ftype=\"LongText\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a frequently misunderstood form of hormone replacement treatment. In the past, studies have shown curious things that have lead women to feel confusion about BHRT menopause treatment and its relative safety compared to other forms of treatment. If you&#8217;ve heard about these studies, you too may have questions about BHRT for menopause.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nava wants to help women understand the side effects and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for menopause.<\/p>\n<p>If you need immediate relief, contact the Nava Health And Vitality Center Near You:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/locations\/columbia-md\">Hormone Therapy in Columbia, MD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/locations\/bethesda-md\">Hormone Therapy in Bethesda, MD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/locations\/fairfax-va\">Hormone Therapy near Washington, DC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What Is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hormone replacement therapy is the replacement of missing hormones in the body to restore balance and improve overall health. These natural hormones are designed to mimic the body&#8217;s true hormones for a more effective menopause treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What Are the Myths About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">BHRT will increase your risk of heart disease. A study in the early 2000&#8217;s showed a link between women taking a certain type of hormone replacement therapy and heart disease. However, this does not apply to all women taking all forms of BHRT.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Only oral hormone replacement therapy is effective. Hormone therapy can be administered in different ways. Your doctor will choose the best type of hormone replacement, and in the most effective form, when they prescribe the medicine that&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Women recovering from breast cancer have an increased risk of developing it again with BHRT. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective for women who have had breast cancer. In fact, BHRT can help improve quality of life for breast-cancer survivors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Is BHRT Safe?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">BHRT is safe for women who use it while under the care of an experienced and qualified doctor. BHRT should only be used by women who have a demonstrated need, have been tested and diagnosed, and who are able to follow the recommendations of their doctor.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What Are The Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can avoid BHRT side effects by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy#how-to-take-bhrt\">taking the lowest dosage<\/a>\u00a0possible and by keeping up with the therapy for the shortest length of time possible. Report any side effects to your prescribing physician to ensure that your doctor has the correct information to help them decide how your treatment should progress. Watch for the following potential side effects when taking this kind of medication:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Acne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Increased facial hair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Weight loss or weight gain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Chronic Fatigue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Unexplained sweating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Irritability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Anxiety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Difficulty sleeping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Headaches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Depression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Low Energy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Low Sex Drive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Muscle Loss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Read the full list of potential side effects before starting the medicine, and then tell your doctor if anything happens to concern you.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Contact Nava to Make An Appointment for BHRT<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You don&#8217;t have to live with the symptoms of menopause. Thanks to BHRT for menopause, you can enjoy better quality of life and improved overall health. Taken properly, this natural hormone therapy replacement for menopause can reduce your risk of certain conditions and can help you feel more like you did in the years before menopause began.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about bioidentical replacement therapy,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.navacenter.com\/appointments\">make an online appointment with Nava<\/a>. 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