What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) replenishes the hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone) our body needs to function properly. At OBM, we create customized bioidentical HRT with diet, exercise and supplementation to  We create a customized BHRT plan for patients using compounded medications to ensure the best results.

Why should I consider HRT?

BHRT harmony benefits and can support the body in aging healthfully. Some of the benefits noted by people who use BHRT are listed below:

• Increase energy and quality of life

• Increased of sexual desire & performance

• Improvement in overall strength and well-being

• Improved mental clarity and mood

• Weight loss & increased lean body mass

• Immune system support

• Increased bone density

• Cardiovascular protection

Benefits vs risk?

As you can see from the above list, there are many benefits to hormone replacement therapy. And overall, HRT therapy for men and women decrease all-cause mortality. This means that HRT decreases the risk of dying from anything (cardiovascular disease, falls, cancer) over not using HRT.

This does not mean that HRT is without risk. Dr. Brendan will go over your medical history, family history, diet and lifestyle factors to see if BHRT is a good fit for your wellness goals.

How are Bioidentical hormone administered?

There are many ways Bioidentical Hormones can be replaced. At One Body Medicine, a trained medical provider will present the benefits and side effects of all methods of administration. However, the administration method really all depends on patient preference and lifestyle. Some popular administration methods are listed below:

• Pills

• Patches

• Creams

• Gels

• Injections

As with most things, there are pro’s and con’s to each method of delivery. Please consult Dr. Brendan Courneene to see which delivery method for HRT is best for you.