{"id":32941,"date":"2024-12-02T16:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/?p=32941"},"modified":"2024-12-02T17:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T17:19:55","slug":"bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Only Use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32941\" class=\"elementor elementor-32941\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52ed9b7 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"52ed9b7\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why We Only Use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a6306f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a6306f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4133622\" data-id=\"4133622\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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DiBella\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-251c15e elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: December 2, 2024\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47a167b\" data-id=\"47a167b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2697d97 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2697d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Fact-checked by <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/reviewer\/dr-desiree-granados.php\">Dr. Desiree Granados<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8affed elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"d8affed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b68743\" data-id=\"4b68743\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49f457b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49f457b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32947\" alt=\"Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-1030x343.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section 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elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__3680482\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__3680482\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__3680482\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2eac8d3 z elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2eac8d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cbfe49\" data-id=\"7cbfe49\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8859a08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8859a08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post_para\">At The Sanctuary, we are committed to offering safe, effective, and natural solutions for women&#8217;s health, including <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/womens-health\/hormone-replacement-therapy.php\"><strong>Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/strong><\/a> (HRT). Among the options available, we exclusively use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) because of its precision, safety profile, and ability to mimic the body\u2019s natural hormones.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Sometimes referred to as &#8220;natural HRT,&#8221; BHRT is designed to align closely with your body\u2019s unique chemistry. By prioritizing BHRT, we ensure our patients receive personalized care with a focus on improving their quality of life.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">The key difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones lies in their composition and how the body processes them. This distinction is critical when choosing the safest and most effective hormone therapy.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Bioidentical Hormones (BHRT)<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">These hormones are derived from natural sources, such as plants, and are <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17627398\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>chemically identical<\/strong><\/a> to the hormones naturally produced by your body. Because of this exact match, your body recognizes and processes bioidentical hormones as if they were its own, leading to improved absorption and fewer side effects.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">This natural compatibility allows bioidentical hormones to restore balance more effectively and with less disruption to your body\u2019s systems.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Synthetic Hormones<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">In contrast, synthetic hormones are created in laboratories and differ in structure from the hormones your body produces. While they can mimic hormonal effects to some degree, their altered chemical composition can make them harder for the body to process. This difference may increase the likelihood of <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6808563\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>unwanted side effects or complications<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Scientific studies suggest synthetic hormones can raise the risk of serious health concerns such as blood clots, heart disease, and breast cancer. Bioidentical hormones, however, are associated with better tolerability and a safer profile, making them a preferred choice for many individuals seeking hormone therapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfbb84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3cfbb84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-HRT.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32979\" alt=\"Bioidentical HRT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-HRT.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-HRT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-HRT-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bioidentical-HRT-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0fe58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c0fe58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Why Choose Bioidentical HRT<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">At The Sanctuary, we understand the importance of taking a unique approach with each patient&#8217;s treatment because everybody has different needs. Our HRT doctor, <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/reviewer\/dr-desiree-granados.php\"><strong>Dr. Desiree Granados, MD, OB-GYN<\/strong><\/a>, explains, &#8220;Bio-identical hormone therapy is highly personalized, tailored to meet each individual\u2019s unique needs. I almost always recommend BHRT because we can customize the therapy to our patient\u2019s specific symptoms and test results. This helps ensure a more precise and effective treatment.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">BHRT offers numerous advantages over synthetic HRT:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Personalization:<\/strong> Each BHRT treatment is tailored to your unique hormonal needs, based on detailed testing and medical history.<\/li><li><strong>Lower Risk Profile:<\/strong> Bioidentical hormones are associated with fewer risks, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/hormones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>breast cancer<\/strong><\/a>, compared to synthetic hormones.<\/li><li><strong>Natural Compatibility:<\/strong> Since bioidentical hormones mimic your body\u2019s natural hormones, they often produce fewer side effects.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"post_para\">The long-term risks and other disadvantages of synthetic hormones \u2013make BHRT the safer and more effective option for many individuals.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">The Science Behind Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Scientific research supports the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones. A 2009 study published in <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19179815\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Postgrad Med.<\/strong><\/a>, found that not only do women report greater satisfaction with HRT that contains bioidentical progesterone, they also have a decreased risk of breast cancer compared to HRT with synthetic hormones such as progestin.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Unlike synthetic hormones, which can disrupt the body\u2019s delicate hormonal balance, bioidentical hormones mimic the molecular structure of naturally occurring hormones. This similarity allows for improved absorption and utilization, which may explain the reduced risks and higher satisfaction rates reported by patients.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">This evidence aligns with our philosophy: your wellness deserves therapies that work harmoniously with your body, not against it.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Is Bioidentical HRT More Expensive?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Cost considerations are important when choosing the right hormone therapy. While bioidentical HRT can sometimes be slightly more expensive than synthetic options, the personalized approach and lower risk of adverse effects often make it a more cost-effective choice in the long run.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">At The Sanctuary, we strive to make BHRT accessible, offering competitive pricing and flexible options tailored to your needs. Investing in personalized care can save you from additional costs associated with managing side effects or ineffective treatments.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">How to Get Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Getting started with BHRT at The Sanctuary is simple:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Complete Our HRT Treatment Intake Form<\/strong><br \/>Start your hormone replacement therapy (HRT) journey by filling out our easy-to-use online intake form. This form collects important details about your medical history, enabling Dr. Desiree Granados, our HRT specialist, to determine if you&#8217;re a candidate for treatment. If you qualify, she will order blood work to assess your hormone levels thoroughly.<\/li><li><strong>Consult with Our HRT Doctor<br \/><\/strong>Once your lab results are ready, you&#8217;ll meet with Dr. Granados for a one-on-one consultation to review your personalized treatment plan. During this discussion, she will address any questions, explain potential side effects, and outline what you can expect from HRT. If both you and the doctor agree it\u2019s the right choice, your prescription will be prepared.<\/li><li><strong>Receive Your Medication at Home<\/strong><br \/>After your prescription is finalized, your medication will be conveniently delivered to your home. Along with your treatment, you\u2019ll receive clear instructions for self-administration, so you feel confident and ready to begin your HRT regimen.<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"post_para\">With our expertise, we guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Conclusion<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">At The Sanctuary, we believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy\/\"><strong>bioidentical hormone replacement therapy<\/strong><\/a> is the gold standard for restoring hormonal balance. By choosing BHRT, you&#8217;re opting for a safer, more natural, and highly personalized approach to hormone therapy. If you\u2019re ready to improve your quality of life with HRT, our team is here to help you every step of the way.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">To learn more about BHRT and how it can benefit you, explore our Hormone Replacement Therapy services today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-455fd5c text_warp_z elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"455fd5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26a3a56\" data-id=\"26a3a56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdf6775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdf6775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How we reviewed this article:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a3831 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"61a3831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1021\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1021\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1022\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1022\" aria-expanded=\"false\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1021\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1021\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1021\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul><li>Michael Cirigliano (2007). Bioidentical hormone therapy: a review of the evidence<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17627398\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17627398\/<\/a><\/li><li>Louise Newson, Janice Rymer (2019). The dangers of compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6808563\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6808563\/<\/a><\/li><li>National Cancer Institute (2015). Hormones<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/hormones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/hormones<\/a><\/li><li>Kent Holtorf (2009). The bioidentical hormone debate: are bioidentical hormones (estradiol, estriol, and progesterone) safer or more efficacious than commonly used synthetic versions in hormone replacement therapy?<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19179815\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19179815\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1022\" aria-expanded=\"false\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1022\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1022\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"timeline_zubair\"><div class=\"outer_zubair\"><div class=\"card_zubair\"><div class=\"info_zubair\"><h3 class=\"title_zubair current_title_zubair\">Current 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ad5a66\" data-id=\"9ad5a66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196a265 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"196a265\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Posts About HRT<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71eabfe elementor-grid-eael-col-3 elementor-grid-tablet-eael-col-2 elementor-grid-mobile-eael-col-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-post-grid\" data-id=\"71eabfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;eael_post_grid_columns&quot;:&quot;eael-col-3&quot;,&quot;eael_post_grid_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;eael-col-2&quot;,&quot;eael_post_grid_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;eael-col-1&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-post-grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eael-post-grid-71eabfe\" class=\"eael-post-grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"eael-post-grid eael-post-appender eael-post-appender-71eabfe eael-post-grid-style-one\" data-layout-mode=\"grid\"><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-40333 category-hrt-womens-health\" data-id=\"40333\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a 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class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail \">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-32942\" alt=\"Hormone Replacement Therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-1030x687.jpg 1030w, 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eael-pg-post-33295 category-hrt-womens-health\" data-id=\"33295\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/managing-pcos-with-hormone-therapy\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail \">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Managing-PCOS-with-Hormone-Therapy-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-33297\" alt=\"Managing PCOS with Hormone Therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Managing-PCOS-with-Hormone-Therapy-300x200.jpg 300w, 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