What is a BHRT Specialist?

Imagine that your most prized possession is an Aston Martin DB11. You’ve worked long and hard to be able to own one and feel giddy every time you see it in the garage. But one day, as you’re driving, you hear a knocking sound in the engine. Will you take it to the dealership to be fixed or head to the motor mechanic around the corner, who works on Reliant Robins and the like? Of course, you’ll go straightaway to the expert on Aston Martins – you wouldn’t trust something with that much importance to just anyone!

It should be the same with your body. As the saying goes, “your body is a temple”. You should treat it well and rely on those with expertise to guide you in making decisions to help you live your best. As you’re facing changes related to menopause or andropause (male menopause), you want to work with specialists to help relieve those symptoms and feel better. This is why you want to seek out a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Specialist for your care. This article will describe the education and training these experts receive, what BHRT Specialists do and how they can help get your body running at its best – maybe not like an Aston Martin, but close!

Education and Training of Menopause Specialists

A BHRT specialist is a healthcare provider with specialised knowledge and training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. These practitioners are licensed medical doctors who, in addition to their rigorous courses and hands-on training to complete university, have completed additional education and training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

At Harmon Bio, our BHRT specialists are all Medical Doctors registered at the GMC. Each have received thorough training in personalisation, which according to the National Health Service includes the 4 Ps of Personalised Medicine:

1. Prediction and prevention of disease
2. More precise diagnoses
3. Targeted and personalised interventions
4. A more participatory role for patients¹

After becoming fully qualified, they completed education and training in diagnosing and treating hormonal imbalances in menopause and andropause through personalisation, which is a departure from the traditional ‘one size fits all’ approach to medicine. Rather, personalisation ensures the patient gets the right treatment at the right time, at a precise dose for what their body needs.  Our BHRT specialists are also highly trained in developing individually customised treatment plans, and monitoring patients’ progress.

Continuing Education

Because hormone therapy is a constantly evolving field, BHRT specialists must stay up to date with the latest research, best practices, and treatments. To maintain their knowledge and skills, our specialists pursue continuing education courses, attend conferences, and participate in professional organisations related to hormone therapy

What BHRT Specialists Do

A BHRT specialist works with men and women to diagnose and treat hormonal imbalances using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. This type of therapy involves using hormones that are biologically identical to those produced by the body to replace or supplement natural hormones that have declined with age. Bioidentical hormones are often preferred over other types of hormones because they are believed to be safer and more effective.

Our Harmon BHRT specialists:

• Are experts in hormone imbalances due to ageing, such as menopause and andropause conditions.
• Conduct hormone testing and evaluations
• Work via personalization and prescribe and monitor a customized bioidentical hormone therapy regimen
• Provide ongoing patient care and monitoring

Issues that BHRT Specialists Treat

Here are some of the ways that BHRT specialists can help men and women:

Relief of Menopause Symptoms

For women going through perimenopause or menopause, our BHRT specialists are menopause experts. BHRT can help relieve symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes. By balancing hormone levels with bioidentical hormones, BHRT specialists can help women feel more comfortable, improve the quality of their everyday life and enjoy rather than endure this time.

Relief of Andropause Symptoms

BHRT isn’t just for women. Men experiencing symptoms related to hormonal imbalance due to lower testosterone levels (also known as andropause, or male menopause) find relief with BHRT therapy. Harmon BHRT specialists through personalised treatment regimens help men improve mood swings, regain muscle mass and strength, lose excess weight, and increase libido.

Promote Healthy Aging

In addition to treating specific conditions, BHRT specialists can help men and women optimise their overall health and well-being through hormone therapy and help prevent age-related diseases. Energy levels, sleep, mood, bone density, muscle tissue, skin, heart health and cognitive function can all be improved by optimising hormone levels.

Why You Need a Harmon BHRT Specialist

Personalised Bioidentical hormone therapy is complex and requires specialised knowledge. You need someone with the education, training, and practical skills to correctly interpret your bloodwork and customise a treatment plan for your specific concerns. As the famous Canadian physician and one of the “Big Four” founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital, William Osler used to say “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease”.

If you’re experiencing symptoms of menopause or andropause or are interested in exploring bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to promote healthy ageing, schedule a consultation with one of our highly qualified Personalised BHRT specialists today. Don’t let hormonal imbalances hold you back from living your best life!

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References

1. NHS England. Taking a more personalized approach to diagnosis and care. Retrieved from: https://www.england.nhs.uk/blog/sue-hill/