02/08/2026
Good morning and patients of The Women's Wellness Center of South Florida Let's talk about today, the risks , the benefits , the myths and the realities.
What are bio-identical hormones?
Bio-identical hormones are plant-based hormones that are the same as the natural hormones estradiol,progesterone, testosterone and DHEA produced by your body. Your gyn will tailor your bio-identical creams or patches to your specific needs. Notice I am not mentioning Pellet therapy or Oral Hormone Therapy. Both of these methods cause breast and uterine cancers as well as strokes and heart attacks. A pellet is surgically placed in the buttock fat and cannot be removed if side effects develop. Those of you on pellet therapy will notice a huge drop off in s*x drive by month three, forcing you back to your gyn for another $500 pellet insertion to be "energized" again. Oral therapy ie jintilli, oral estradiol and troches go through the liver which then in turn produces toxic metabolites.
Hormones are important for good health, energy, youthfulness, libido, sleep, strength, and overall wellness. As we age, our natural hormone production decreases, which can cause imbalances that can negatively impact our quality of life.
Symptoms such as hair loss, hot flashes, low energy, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, insomnia, brain fog, weight gain, irritability, mood swings, and dry skin can affect not only the woman experiencing them, but also family and friends. These symptoms subside in fewer than seven days after starting bio-identical hormones.
Please text Dr. Tara Solomon's office (561) 425-8890 if you are interested in beginning hormone therapy. The risks of breast and uterine cancer are small and the benefit of reducing stroke and heart attack risk while on hrt are huge (up to 80% reduction).