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Safety, risks and side effects of bioidentical hormones

Typical side effects at the start of therapy

The success of the therapy also depends on individual factors such as age, state of health, hormone status, metabolism and concomitant diseases. Some patients report a significant improvement in their symptoms. Others experience hardly any effects. The therapy does not work equally well for all patients.

Control and correct intake are important

We minimize potential risks through careful anamnesis, precise diagnostics and close laboratory and hormone monitoring. Dr. Bernhardt's bioidentical hormones are dosed individually so that dose adjustments are tailored to your body. Transparency and safety are our top priorities - our aim is to provide gentle, effective and responsible therapy.

The focus is on safety

Dr. Andreas Bernhardt focuses on safety with every hormone therapy. Bioidentical hormones are substances that correspond 1:1 in their chemical structure to the body's own hormones. This means that patients tolerate them well and the risk of side effects is much lower compared to synthetic hormones.

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Side effects usually disappear completely as soon as your body has become accustomed to the new, harmonized hormone balance.

Excessive doses should be avoided.

Dosage and adjustment

Long-term risks and prevention

  • When used consistently and under regular medical supervision, bioidentical hormone therapy is safe and persistent side effects are rare
  • Improper use or excessive dosages should always be avoided - a Close monitoring is therefore indispensable
  • Studies show: Compared to synthetic hormones, the use of micronized estradiol and progesterone does not increase the risk of cancer or thrombosis - Dr. Bernhardt always clarifies the individual risk before starting therapy and explains possible risks and side effects

Preventive effect for your health

Correctly dosed and controlled, bioidentical hormone therapy can help with more than just acute complaints. The prevention of age-related chronic diseases and the reduction of long-term treatment costs are always a focus for Dr. Bernhardt.

Often without side effects

Men benefit

Men almost always benefit from a therapy start without side effects, while periclimacteric women in particular may initially experience slight discomfort. Dr. Bernhardt will discuss this with you and adjust the dose if necessary.

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Risks and possible side effects

At the beginning of hormone therapy, your body may react sensitively to the new hormone levels (actually only in pre- and peri-menopausal women). The occasional, usually temporary side effects include
  • Headache
  • Tingling or slight water retention
  • In women: Breast tenderness or spotting
Dr. Bernhardt can react individually to these complaints and adjust the dose and composition of the hormones.

Bioidentical hormone therapy can do more than just relieve acute symptoms.

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Dr. Bernhardt always focuses on the prevention of age-related chronic diseases.

Individual dosages allow precise treatment of menopausal symptoms

Healthy ageing

Preventing age-related diseases

We aim to achieve the following preventive effects:

  • Protection against certain types of cancer (e.g. breast and bowel cancer)
  • Strengthening the cardiovascular system
  • Prevention of osteoporosis
  • Improved insulin resistance and thus avoidance of diabetes
  • Support for a healthy immune system
  • Reducing the risks of dementia in old age
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