BHRT and Cardiovascular Health: Understanding the Connection Tuesday, February 27, 2024
BHRT and Cardiovascular Health: Understanding the Connection Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Estrogen and progesterone are keys to executing some of the most important functions in the body – especially in terms of cardiovascular health. Hence, menopause, leading to drastic levels of reduction in the amounts of these hormones makes women vulnerable to heart diseases. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women uses formulations structurally similar and with similar receptors as produced endogenously by the human body but from plant sources in the laboratory. Hence there are bound to be concerns regarding BHRT therapy for heart health - the potential of bioidentical hormones in reviving the crucial cardiovascular functions served by estrogen and progesterone. Clinical trials thus far have shown positive results but it all depends on the dosing, duration and most importantly, the timing of initiation of therapy. These hormones are only to be taken if prescribed by a licensed practitioner.