Suzanne Somers is an actress and author known for advocating the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help address age-related hormonal changes. Based on her books and interviews, it appears she uses customized BHRT treatment from a clinic she co-founded with hormone specialist Dr. Jonathan Wright.
Somers claims that incorporating BHRT along with diet, exercise and nutritional supplementation allows her to maintain a youthful quality of life in her 70s. She asserts that adjusting hormone levels with BHRT can help both men and women enjoy vibrant energy, improved sleep, balanced moods, healthy libido and reduced risk for age-related diseases.
Bioidentical hormones are man-made hormones that are very similar in molecular structure to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. Examples include estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and more. BHRT involves restoring youthful hormone concentrations in the body through external administration of customized bioidentical hormone combinations and doses.
- Methods of Administration: Bioidentical hormones can be administered as oral capsules, sublingual drops, topical creams, injectable pellets and transdermal patches. Compounded, personalized BHRT allows for customized hormone types and doses tailored to each patient's needs and hormone levels revealed through bloodwork.
- Somers' Regimen: Based on her books and website, it appears Somers' multi-hormone BHRT regimen may include:
- Biest (estradiol estriol): A mix of the two main estrogen hormones in ratios similar to natural levels in premenopausal women
- Progesterone: Restores healthy progesterone levels to balance estrogen effects
- Testosterone: Small doses can improve libido, energy, stamina and lean muscle mass retention
- DHEA: Precursor hormone that gets converted to testosterone and estrogen; may help with energy, mood, sleep and bone strength
- Her regimen likely involves periodic blood testing to check hormone levels and carefully adjusting BHRT dosing in response. Her website suggests transdermal creams may allow for easier customization.
Somers claims that her approach to
BHRT allows her to defy the aging process. She asserts that it helps minimize
menopause symptoms, reduces disease risks and maintains beauty and vitality decades longer than a typical woman.
However,
Somers' extreme anti-aging approach remains controversial in the mainstream medical community due to limited evidence regarding long-term safety and optimal dosing protocols. Critics argue there are risks associated with significantly altering the body's natural hormone production. More research is still needed on the risk/benefit profile of various
BHRT regimens.
If you are interested in exploring
bioidentical hormone replacement options yourself, reach out to our clinic,
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We believe balancing hormone levels through
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