With the topic of hormones in the news almost every day, it can be confusing to struggle with a hormone imbalance and know what to do.  Dr. Rabin can help you understand your choices including bioidentical hormones, an important treatment option for hormone imbalances. Hormone imbalances are common, especially during the midlife transition.  Teens, new mothers and just about anybody can had symptoms from a hormone imbalance.  Ovarian hormone, thyroid, adrenal and even insulin issues can affect women at any age.

Hormones occur naturally in the body and regulate a variety of functions. Traditional synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have come into questions.  Many women  are now asking about Bioidentical hormones and are often surprised to learn that several FDA approved easily prescribed products are indeed Bioidentical! 

 Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural plant sources, such as yams or soy plants, to produce molecules that are physiologically identical to the hormones made by the human body.  Bioidentical hormones are able to perform the actions of hormones that are produced by the body, but they may have fewer side effects than synthetic HRT. 

A feature of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy is that it can be adapted to your individual body and hormonal needs. Bioidentical hormones are available in a variety of strengths and dosages. Bioidentical hormones can be found at traditional pharmacies- in fixed dosages, and not always in the form desired.  Through the use of a compounding pharmacy, a custom-made formula can be created for just the right amount and form that you need. Bioidentical hormones are available in capsules, topical creams and gels, suppositories, long lasting pellets, and sublingual troches (lozenges).