Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) is an individualised treatment for Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS), the Peri-menopause, Menopause and Andropause. It uses hormones which have exactlythe same chemical and molecular structure as the naturally occurring hormones in your body. This way, your body doesn’t recognise the hormones as ‘foreign’ like some of the synthetic hormones offered on the NHS. By being 100% identical, they work in exactly the same way as your own hormones and deliver the same benefits with minimal unwanted side effects.

NHS treatments are often limited to the contraceptive pill for PMS or conventional HRT for the perimenopause and menopause. This ‘one size fits all approach’ often uses standard doses of synthetic progesterone which has potential health risks associated with its use as well as an increased side effect profile.

The hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are vital for your health and wellbeing and can have a significant impact on your quality of life if they become out of sync. Women are commonly affected by hormonal fluctuations during their menstrual cycle and during the menopause. Men may also experience age related declines in their testosterone levels which can be accelerated by certain conditions eg diabetes and high blood pressure. BHRT is aimed at limiting the effects of these changes by helping you reset the balance.