Bioidentical Hormones Really Work Posted: 12-10-06 10:38am
I was taking the hrt presctibed by my
doctor, and discovered, all the bad side
effects, and dangers.. The blood clots,
the heart disease, etc. I took the
prescribed hrt for two years, and although
the hot flashes went away, I had other
major problems.... I finally threw those
hormones my doctor prescribed away .
I found a wonderful female gyn who
prescribes bioidentical hormones for her
patients who have problems taking the fake
hormones.. Thats what I call them,
synthetic.
My doctor sent me to a compound pharmacy
where the pharmacist made up my hormones
right there for me.....They are made from
natural substances.... I have been on
the natural hormones for almost two
years... I have never, repeat, never
felt better in my life...Or since I was
16...
I have not had one side effect, no blood
clots, all is good.......Its all because
the hormones are tailor made for me only,
they are natural, and much much better
than those one size fits all disease
causing synthetics the pharm companies
want us all to take.
My mother was on synthetic hrt for 20
years.. Her doctor told her, it would
protect her heart, and arteries, and her
bones.... Well guess what... She stepped
down off a curb, and her ankle bones were
so brittle from osteoprosis, it cracked
her ankle from just stepping down... It
shattered her ankle.. She had surgery,
with pins etc.... The next day they were
taking a blood clot out of her lung the
size of a loaf of bread.....Her surgeon
recommended she go off those synthetic
hormones that was suppose to protect her
bones and heart... Today she suffers from
heart disease, stenosis, and
osteoprosis....Caused from those wonderful
dangerous synthetic hormones.
Since insurance does not cover this sort
of medication, what are the costs
involved?
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njw753
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Scottsdale, AZ,
Posted: 03-16-08 23:13pm
I'm 54 with a total hysterectomy 20 years
ago. I've been through the gamut of hrt. I
moved to AZ and in finding a new gyn,
found a doctor going through menopause.
She does bioidentical hormone pellets (and
has them herself). They are implanted in
my hip and last 3-4 months. They are the
best! I get estrogen and testosterone. My
body only uses what it needs and they are
closest to what we make naturally. My life
has changed drastically for the better
with regards to menopause and libido.
Almost like being on newlyweds again! I
hopefully will have these till I die!
My insurance DOES cover the bioidentical
hormone pellets. My doc charges $220
cash. But the cost without insurance
ranges from $220 - $400 for a 3-4 month
period.
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kittykat2006
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-27-08 16:29pm
Hi Sherleevan
I use compounded hormones also. I love
them. I wouldn't trade them for a million
dollars.
PJ, I pay approximately $50 per script,
it's suppose to be a 30 day supply, but it
lasts much longer than 30 days, I would
say more like 90. I have had insurance in
the past that did cover a part of the
costs. I had to file a special claim
form, but I did get some money back. All
in all, it is money very well spent. I
can adjust and tweak my doseage as needed.
The pharmacists are the nicest people, at
least the ones I have used are. They can
be a big help when it comes to finding
balance.
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