BHRT uses hormones to treat symptoms caused by a hormone imbalance or a reduction in hormone production as people age. To assist you to attain optimal hormonal balance, “Bioidentical” Hormone Replacement Therapy uses hormones that have the same chemical structure as those produced by the human body. Hormone replacement therapy with bioidentical hormones is the preferred method. Their synthetic counterparts have distinct chemical structures and are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.