The Truth re Bio-Identical Hormones

hummingbird11 · 04-29-2009, 02:06 PM

Bio-Identical hormones refer to Estradiol, the estrogen made by our ovaries when we are younger, and progesterone, which is made by our ovaries after we ovulate.

(as opposed to the chemical stuff and/or pregnant horse urine our mothers took and some less-educated doctors -usually male- STILL prescribe!

)

The only natural source for these hormones are the ovaries of young women, and for obvious reasons they won't part with them!

Bio-Identical Estradiol is made from the soybean.

Two molecules, genistein and dadzien, are extracted from the soybean and then manipulated until the resulting molecule is identical to the naturally occurring Estradiol.

In reality it's "synthesized" but it matches what we "naturally" make and what we have receptors for.

Bio-identical Estradiol is commercially available at traditional pharmacies.
It is available as patches, pills, creams, gels and vaginal rings.

There's nothing magic about having it made by a compounding pharmacy since they, like the pharmaceutical companies, get their raw ingredient estradiol from the same 3 or 4 suppliers.

[COLOR="Red"]BOTTOM LINE IS:[/COLOR]

YOU CAN GO TO A REGULAR DOC + REGULAR PHARMACY TO GET BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES!

THE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY THING IS MOSTLY A MARKETING PLOY, THANKS TO SUZANNE SOMERS!

HOWEVER IT DOES COME IN HANDY IF YOU HAVE A VERY UNIQUE NEED LIKE HAVING THE PEANUT OIL REMOVED FROM YOUR Prometrium Rx OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT and/or if you have allergies/etc.

[COLOR="Red"]A REGULAR DOC CAN WRITE an Rx for you to fill at a REGULAR PHAMMACY to get Bio-Identical Hormones -- YOU DON'T NEED TO SEE A SPECIAL DOC or SPEND OUTRAGEOUS AMOUNTS OF $$$$$. [/COLOR]

this is the Doctor that I see in California:
http://drsandimenopausemaven.com/pdf/Altman.pdf
you can email her with your questions at feedback@BayAreaWJ.com

Ileen sees this Doctor:
http://georgiahormones.com/Brochure_...l_Hormones.pdf

sweetpoison · 10-01-2009, 10:39 AM

THANKS FOR THE INFO.....I might need this in the near future.

Vicki

wastednuffime · 10-07-2009, 06:52 PM

BHRT was a life saver for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fire27503 · 10-25-2009, 02:31 PM

U R so right. I use the Vivelle dot patch which is a bio-Identical estrogen. and I get it from a regular pharmacy.

04-29-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,704 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/151.6/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Natural & Moderate Carbs AND Cals + Good Fat/Fiber Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	The Truth re Bio-Identical Hormones Bio-Identical hormones refer to Estradiol, the estrogen made by our ovaries when we are younger, and progesterone, which is made by our ovaries after we ovulate. (as opposed to the chemical stuff and/or pregnant horse urine our mothers took and some less-educated doctors -usually male- STILL prescribe! ) The only natural source for these hormones are the ovaries of young women, and for obvious reasons they won't part with them! Bio-Identical Estradiol is made from the soybean. Two molecules, genistein and dadzien, are extracted from the soybean and then manipulated until the resulting molecule is identical to the naturally occurring Estradiol. In reality it's "synthesized" but it matches what we "naturally" make and what we have receptors for. Bio-identical Estradiol is commercially available at traditional pharmacies. It is available as patches, pills, creams, gels and vaginal rings. There's nothing magic about having it made by a compounding pharmacy since they, like the pharmaceutical companies, get their raw ingredient estradiol from the same 3 or 4 suppliers. [COLOR="Red"]BOTTOM LINE IS:[/COLOR] YOU CAN GO TO A REGULAR DOC + REGULAR PHARMACY TO GET BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES! THE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY THING IS MOSTLY A MARKETING PLOY, THANKS TO SUZANNE SOMERS! HOWEVER IT DOES COME IN HANDY IF YOU HAVE A VERY UNIQUE NEED LIKE HAVING THE PEANUT OIL REMOVED FROM YOUR Prometrium Rx OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT and/or if you have allergies/etc. [COLOR="Red"]A REGULAR DOC CAN WRITE an Rx for you to fill at a REGULAR PHAMMACY to get Bio-Identical Hormones -- YOU DON'T NEED TO SEE A SPECIAL DOC or SPEND OUTRAGEOUS AMOUNTS OF $$$$$. [/COLOR] this is the Doctor that I see in California: http://drsandimenopausemaven.com/pdf/Altman.pdf you can email her with your questions at feedback@BayAreaWJ.com Ileen sees this Doctor: http://georgiahormones.com/Brochure_...l_Hormones.pdf __________________ 2010 Goals: 1) reduce bodyfat by 5% - 2) lose the last 7.4 lbs - 3) drink more water - 4) get more sleep - 5) continue to Eat Intuitively - 6) keep a close(er) eye on "Carb Creep" - 7) EXERCISE!! 2 strength training + 2 cardio + 2 yoga sessions per week + daily ab/back stretches & exercises my body is fueled by SOLE Food (sustainable; organic; local; ethical) if it came from a plant ~ EAT IT if it was made in a plant ~ DON'T ~Michael Pollan Last edited by hummingbird11; 04-29-2009 at 02:11 PM..

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10-01-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
sweetpoison MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,884 Gallery: sweetpoison WOE: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY Start Date: 01/01/10	THANKS FOR THE INFO.....I might need this in the near future. Vicki

10-07-2009, 06:52 PM	#3
wastednuffime MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Here!! Posts: 2,039 Gallery: wastednuffime Stats: 330+ / 178.5 / ??? WOE: Being balanced but still..LC..all the way..	BHRT was a life saver for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-25-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
fire27503 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: fire27503	U R so right. I use the Vivelle dot patch which is a bio-Identical estrogen. and I get it from a regular pharmacy.