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Misconception Fact Bioidentical hormones are natural. Bioidentical refers to structure; natural refers to source. Bioidentical hormones are custom-compounded. Custom-compounding is one way to obtain bioidentical hormones. FDA-approved drugs are another. Bioidentical hormones are safe hormones. All hormones can cause side effects. A “completely safe” hormone does not exist. Conventional/traditional hormones are synthetic hormones. Conventional hormones may be synthetic or bioidentical. The choice of prescription depends on patient and physician preferences. FDA, US Food and Drug Administration.
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- Abstract
- Discussion Point 1: “Bioidentical” Does Not Mean “Natural”
- Discussion Point 2: “Custom-Compounded HT” is Not Synonymous with “BHT”
- Discussion Point #3: FDA-Approved Products Offer Certain Advantages Over Custom-Compounded Preparations
- Discussion Point 4: The Concept of an “Absolutely Safe” Hormone is a Myth
- Discussion Point 5: CHT is a Broad Term That Includes Both Bioidentical and Nonbioidentical Hormones
- Discussion Point 6: Benefits of “Individualization” and Monitoring with Testing Hormone Levels Have Not Been Established
- Discussion Point 7: Estriol is a Weak Estrogen But Not Necessarily a Benign Estrogen
- Discussion Point 8: Bioidentical Progesterone and Synthetic Progestins Are Structurally Dissimilar and Functionally Different in Nonendometrial Tissues
- Discussion Point 9: The Use of DHEA and Testosterone Therapy among Women is Controversial
- Discussion Point 10: Adrenal Fatigue Does Not Mean Adrenal Insufficiency
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