by Vitality Family Health | Oct 9, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Bone loss accelerates around perimenopause and after menopause as estrogen levels drop. That’s why many women notice new aches, shrinking height, or DEXA scans showing osteopenia or osteoporosis. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)—especially estrogen...
by Vitality Family Health | Oct 9, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) comes in a variety of delivery methods—including pellets, creams, patches, gels, pills, and injections. Many patients wonder if one type is “better” than the others—but the real answer depends on your body,...
by Vitality Family Health | Oct 9, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Some parts of BHRT may be covered, but it depends on your plan and the specific medications. Many insurers cover FDA-approved estradiol patches/gels and micronized progesterone capsules (often with copays or prior authorization). Compounded bioidentical hormones are...
by Vitality Family Health | Oct 9, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is not a direct weight-loss treatment. However, by optimizing your hormonal symphony, it can make the lifestyle changes required for lasting weight control feel more achievable. During menopause, shifts in estrogen,...
by Vitality Family Health | Oct 9, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Menopause itself is linked to body-composition changes (more mid-section fat, less muscle) that many people experience as “weight gain.” Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) does not typically cause meaningful, long-term weight gain; some people notice...
by Vitality Family Health | Oct 9, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is typically provided by licensed clinicians whose scope includes prescribing and monitoring medications – most often physicians (MD/DO), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) with additional training...
