The term bioidentical hormones usually refer to compounds that have the same chemical and molecular structure as hormones that are produced in the body. Many women prefer hormone replacement therapy as an option to help ease their symptoms of menopause, which can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. Bioidentical hormones are prepared from a variety of sources that span plant and animal products.
Bioidentical hormones include the following: 17 eta-estradiols, which include drugs, such as Estrace, Estradil, and Estring Estradiol acetate, including Femring Estradiol hemihydrate, including Vagifem Micronized progesterone-like Prometrium and Prochieve Different from synthetic hormones Bioidentical hormones have the exact chemical and molecular structure as the human body's hormones while other types of lab-made hormones do not. As these other synthetic hormones are made…
