The American Cancer Society always makes everyone aware of possible solutions to different types of cancers. For breast cancer, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy or BHRT shows promise. Even so, using BHRT remains debatable as a natural therapy. Breast cancer prevention remains the safest way to reduce your risk for or even remove breast cancer from your path. Knowing more about BHRT and breast cancer prevention can help you gain a new perspective on breast health. Here are the details.

The Essentials of BHRT

Bioidentical hormones are artificial hormones from a laboratory. Research shows they are derived from plants but are like the hormones that the human body produces. Common duplicate hormones for BHRT are testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen. You can get them as creams, patches, gels, injections, and pills.  

Clinical studies show that these hormones may treat people with unbalanced or low hormone levels. Many patients say they take bioidentical hormones to relieve their perimenopause and menopause symptoms. In some cases, patients also claim that these hormones may also treat breast cancer symptoms. Others state that BHRT also treat conditions such as osteoporosis or insulin resistance. 

BHRT Components

Drug companies manufacture some bioidentical hormones. Research shows that the US FDA has approved some bioidentical hormones. Progesterone and bioidentical estriol are two of these hormones. 

Possible BHRT Benefits

Again, bioidentical hormones are identical to the hormones that your body produces, but they are made from plants. Studies reveal that the hormones in traditional HRT are derived from the urine of pregnant horses. Many supporters of BHRT claim that hormones derived this way are safe and closer to what your bodies produce. Here are some of the benefits that BHRT may give you:

• Relieves hot flashes and night sweats.
• Resolves sleep issues and weight gain. 
• Relieves pain during sex. 
• Regulates mood. 
• Increases libido. 
• Improves memory.
• Lowers the risk of cataracts, diabetes, and tooth loss. 
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
• Improves skin elasticity, thickness, and hydration.

Preventing Breast Cancer

Lowering your risk for breast cancer is a priority in breast cancer prevention. It is better to keep this condition at bay than to go through the treatments. Knowing how to prevent this type of cancer needs time and effort. Here are some things that you can do:

• Exercise every day. Studies reveal that exercising for at least 30 minutes a day can lower your risk for breast cancer. 
• Maintain a healthy weight. This can lower your risk for many types of cancer, especially after menopause.
• Do not smoke. Research shows that smoking can cause at least 15 types of cancers. The list includes breast cancer. Quit the habit as soon as possible if you are still smoking. 
• Stop drinking alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
• See your doctor for mammograms.

Talking to your doctor about BHRT and breast cancer prevention can help you set your health goals. At Full Life, we help our patients achieve better health and well-being through natural and safe treatments. Feel free to visit our facility in Nashville, Tennessee, for an in-person consultation. Please call 615-805-5600 to set an appointment or inquire about our BHRT packages and breast cancer prevention tips.