Bio-identical hormones are man-made hormones that have a molecular structure identical to the hormones that are secreted by the human body. The similarity that these hormones have to natural hormones makes them more efficient in the treatment of various affections that appear as a consequence of a hormonal imbalance.
The most common hormones matched by bioidentical versions are estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, the most important sex hormones in the female, respectively in the male body. Bioidentical hormones are administered by Denver bioidentical hormone doctors after comprehensive medical investigations and testing to determine the exact nature of the hormonal imbalance. It is a very important step as in many cases, the symptoms of low hormone levels are not specific, but vague ones, such as fatigue, sleep disorders, loss of energy, foggy thinking, memory loss or night sweats, symptoms that can indicate a wide range of underlying conditions. If other health issues that might stand behind the symptoms are ruled out and the hormone test reveals deficiencies, the doctor will determine the type of the hormone that needs to be supplemented as well as the exact quantity needed, then the patient starts taking the prescribed hormone replacement medicine. The medical tests are then repeated periodically to find out whether the hormone replacement therapy is taking effect or adjustments are needed.