On the one hand, “bioidentical” refers to the fact that they are natural plant hormones with a composition identical to that of humans.. Plants like soycapable of contributing to our body estradiolso important for women, “especially at the time of menopause“, as explained by Dr. Ángel Martín, director of the Menorca Clinic, pioneer of this therapy in our country.

On the other hand, the chip refers to the fact that it is a small capsule that is placed inside the skin to release these hormones, more constantly and effectively than with traditional pills.

“Providing them in this way, and not in pills or cream, as has been done for years, improves their assimilation and is a natural alternative to synthetic hormones that usually contain mare urine,” he adds.

In the Postmenopausal women hormone therapy includes estradiol, in addition to testosterone, to eliminate their symptoms, among them the relocation of body fat, which usually increases in areas such as the abdomen and hips, where it did not exist before and which returns. It also increases bone density and eliminates hot flashes, sweats and headaches.

In the United States this therapy “pellet of bioidentical testosterone” is common in both men and women to increase sexual performance: when lack of libido is due to hormonal imbalance, improve daily energy level, sleep, mood, memory, muscle tone and even heart and Alzheimer’s problems.

The procedure is personalized and prescribed by a medical professional who, after taking a medical history and analyzing hormonal levels, orders the capsule from a pharmacy (pellet) the size of a grain of rice to be placed subcutaneously, without the need for stitches. The quantities and timing of replacing the pelletthey depend on each person.

In general, a single pellet and it is effective for six months, but “depending on the woman, several may be needed and its duration is determined after an analysis after six or seven months to evaluate a new implant or wait”, clarifies the doctor. Like all medications, it is important not to abuse or misuse, and a doctor must evaluate and make a prior diagnosis before administration.

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