Mimvey is a combination hormonal contraceptive pill containing the synthetic estrogens ethinyl estradiol and the progestin norethindrone. It is used to prevent pregnancy and treat conditions like painful or heavy periods, endometriosis, acne, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
While Mimvey contains hormones and can help alleviate hormonal imbalance symptoms, it is not considered a hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT refers to supplemental hormones administered to make up for natural hormone decline, usually during perimenopause and menopause. The goal of HRT is to supplement declining estrogen and progesterone levels that lead to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and sexual dysfunction.
Some key differences between Mimvey and HRT:
- Purpose: Mimvey prevents pregnancy; HRT relieves menopause symptoms
- Hormones: Mimvey contains estrogens and progestins; HRT contains bioidentical estrogens and progesterone
- Dosage: Mimvey uses low-dose hormones; HRT uses higher, adjusting doses
- Duration: Mimvey is taken during reproductive years; HRT is taken during menopause
While Mimvey is an effective birth control pill that can regulate periods and hormones, it
should not be used in place of HRT to treat menopausal
hormone deficiency.
If you're experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms, customized
bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) might help provide relief.
New Beginnings HRT Clinic specializes in BHRT using a personalized, integrative approach. Our services include:
- Comprehensive hormone testing to assess your individual hormonal needs
- Tailored hormone prescriptions consisting of bioidentical estrogen and progesterone
- Nutritional and lifestyle counseling to complement hormone therapy
- Symptom tracking to evaluate and adjust your hormone dosages
- Convenient telehealth appointments and at-home treatment options
We develop customized BHRT regimens to help women find relief from debilitating menopause symptoms. Contact us today for a consultation to find out if our integrative BHRT programs are right for you.
