Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Cost and Reviews in Malaysia 2020

BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy) is typically used as people age and hormone levels drop, particularly for women who are in perimenopause or menopause. It’s used to increase the levels of the hormones that have dropped and improve moderate to severe menopause symptoms, including:
  • hot flashes
  • night sweats
  • mood changes
  • memory loss
  • weight gain
  • sleep issues
  • loss of interest in sex or pain during sex
bioidentical hormone replacement therapy malaysia

Bioidentical hormones are manmade hormones derived from plant estrogens that are chemically identical to those the human body produces. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are among those most commonly replicated and used in treatment. Bioidentical hormones come in various forms, including:
  • pills
  • patches
  • creams
  • gels
  • injections
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Cost Malaysia

According to Accent Wellness managing director Stephanie Yang, it depends on which hormones you require and in what quantities. Most of the older people would be on hormones for life. But if the hormones are used to treat someone younger with, say, PCOS, they can take it until the problem is rectified. Post-menopausal women would probably have to spend an average of RM600 to RM800 a month.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Review in Malaysia

Health Is Wealth: Advocating Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
This article first appeared in Personal Wealth, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on September 19 - 25, 2016.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly associated with women going through menopause and perimenopause. But it has acquired a bad rap in recent years because of the side effects of Premarin and Provera — two of the commonly prescribed HRT drugs out there.
Dr Neal Rouzier was among the first to actively advocate and prescribe “bioidentical hormones” for HRT. And not just to women going through menopause but also men and women of all ages, depending on their needs.
By doing so, he has locked horns with both the medical profession and pharmaceutical industry — mainly because bioidentical hormones mimic the hormones that are naturally produced in our bodies and cannot be patented.
To turn a hormone into a drug, you have to alter the structure of the hormone. The problem with synthetic hormones is that the side effects only turn up after years of taking the drug...
How much does bioidentical HRT cost? According to Accent Wellness managing director Stephanie Yang, it depends on which hormones you require and in what quantities. Most of the older people would be on hormones for life. But if the hormones are used to treat someone younger with, say, PCOS, they can take it until the problem is rectified. Post-menopausal women would probably have to spend an average of RM600 to RM800 a month...

Best Menopause Specialists in Malaysia

As for the clinic selection, the online world provides overwhelming information and while some of the sites do provide the needed information; the methods in which the clinics are selected are not explained. Are the medical doctors verified and registered with the Malaysian Medical Council? 

The selection of the hormone specialists is based on Google search results, reviews and information available on blogs and forums.

Disclaimer: Menopause specialists have been arranged in no particular order of priority.

Here is the list.

1) Toscana Medi Clinic @ Publika, Hartamas

Clinic Location and Address:
Address: Unit 01 & 02, Level G4, Block D5, Solaris Dutamas, Publika,
No.1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

WhatsApp: +60 14 261 8261

Toscana Medi Clinic is a highly customised skin health and aesthetic centre. The primary goal of the clinic is to provide premium individualised care at decent affordable rates. Toscana offers something for every person ranging from skin health, body contouring, facelifts, rejuvenation therapies , antiaging, stem cell treatment, weight management and many more.

Toscana cater their services to all local and overseas patients. They get expats from all over the country especially middle east, Australia, Singapore, Japan and Korea.

Led by Dr. Lashela Dharmadass, a credentialed LCP (Letter of Credentialing & Privileging) Medical Aesthetic Practitioner in Malaysia. She is also one of the most sought after medical trainer (Botox, Fillers, Laser Aesthetics) for junior doctors who are trying to achieve their LCP license.

Her postgraduate qualifications include Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Diploma in Family Medicine from Institute of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia.

Dr. Lashela Dharmadass is also a member of Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. She has vast experience in lasers, thread lift, botox, dermal fillers, weight loss, anti-aging & wellness treatments.

Toscana Medi Clinic Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 star rating on Google.

2) ARC Medical Group

ARC (Advanced Regenerative Centre) medical group has 6 branches in Klang Valley i.e. Mid Valley City, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya Medial Centre, Assunta Hospital, Publika KL, Life Care Medical Centre and Petaling Jaya Centrestage. 

ARC Medical Group offers a full range of aesthetic and wellness treatments and cosmetic surgery for men and women of all ages and has a Letter of Credentialing and Privileging (LCP) Chapter 3 license from the Ministry of Health.

ARC Aesthetic, Anti-aging and Wellness Clinic - Mid Valley Branch (HQ)
MOH License: LCP Chapter 3
No. 31-11, Penthouse Signature Office Suite, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City,
Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


ARC Medical Group Reviews
5-star overall rating based on 32 reviews on Erufucare.
More than 4,000 likes and a 5 star rating on Facebook and Google.

One reviewer wrote, "Doctor at ARC Medical gave clear explanations on health issue and side effects of treatment. I didn't receive any treatment after reviewing side effect, only consultation, wonderful experience at ARC."

Another reviewer, Sereed wrote, "My botox here has come out so incredibly beautiful!!! I never have it over done. He is amazingly skilled with the needle and has such a keen eye! The entire staff is so nice and professional! There is no better place and no amount of stars I can give!!!"

Fred wrote, "I would rate them 5 for their professionalism and service delivery. Many treatment options are available which are tailored to suit the individuals personal needs without the push to do more than you really want. All in all a friendly and capable team."

3) Beverly Wilshire

Beverly Wilshire has 3 branches in Klang Valley, 2 in Kuala Lumpur and one in Petaling Jaya. Beverly Wilshire (KL) is a medical centre licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Health, specialising in the combination of medical aesthetic treatments, anti-ageing medicine, cosmetic surgery, dental aesthetics and hair restoration. They are backed by registered board-certified plastic surgeons, licensed and credentialed aesthetic doctors, as well as certified anaesthesiologists.

Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre - KL Branch (HQ)
MOH License: LCP Chapter 3
Address: Level 6, 8 & 9, Kenanga Tower, No. 237 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre Reviews
Beverly Wilshire has more than 26,000 likes and a FB rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Facebook.

4) Premier Clinic

Premier Clinic has 4 branches in Klang Valley. Premier clinics are located in strategic locations, providing a comprehensive range of non-surgical aesthetic procedures and advanced laser treatments. Equipped with cutting edge procedures, technology and expert doctors with specialized knowledge in aesthetics, Premier Clinic provides top notch aesthetic services to our clients from both local and regional markets.

Premier Clinic - Bangsar Branch
MOH License: LCP Chapter 1
No. 8 & 10, Ground Floor, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Premier Clinic - TTDI Branch
TTDI Address: 31 Jalan Wan Kadir 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Premier Clinic - KL City Branch
KL City Address: A-0-8, Megan Avenue 1, 189 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Premier Clinic - Puchong Branch
Puchong Address: G-15, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 4, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

Premier Clinic Reviews
Premier Clinic has more than 40,000 likes on Facebook and a 4.3 out of 5-star rating based on 41 reviews on Google.

5) Klinik Dr Inder

Address: P-G-022, PJ Centrestage, Jalan 13/1, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Klinik Dr Inder is a contemporary world class medical aesthetic clinic that offers an extensive range of aesthetic treatments for men and women of all ages.

This includes hair restoration by Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method, Hair Loss Treatment, Eyebrow restoration as well as treatments for Male Pattern Hair loss and Female Pattern Hair Loss.

Dr Inder specialises in a range of aesthetic services including hair restoration, weight loss program (body sculpting) and Vaginal Tightening / Rejuvenation.

Klinik Dr Inder Reviews: 4.9 out of 5 overall rating based on Facebook.


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