With BHRT, women may experience spotting, bloating, cramping, breast tenderness, and increased facial hair. Other side effects that both men and women may experience include Bloating and Acne.

Having a medical history that includes breast cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, or blood clots may prevent you from qualifying for BHRT. Your physician may also recommend against BHRT if you have these conditions in your family history. Some women experience side effects as a result of BHRT.

How long can I take bioidentical hormones? BHRT is not a treatment designed to be used forever. It does come with caveats, such as an increased risk of some types of cancer if used for extended periods of time. That’s why most people use hormone replacement therapy for 5 – 7 years.

So the best practice guidelines currently state that the ideal time to start HRT is within 10 years of the initiation of menopause, or under the age of 60.

Andropause is the male menopause. Testosterone declines in men from the late 30’s onwards. This decline produces a loss of sexual desire, bone/joint pains, muscle atrophy & weakness, depression, moodiness, anxiety, and fat gain.

Studies have shown that BHRT is safe and effective for treating hormone imbalances in both men and women. Men who have used BHRT have experienced the following benefits: An increase in energy. A reduction in body fat.