What Does “Bioidentical” Hormone Therapy Actually Mean?

Let’s clear up one of the biggest misconceptions about hormone therapy: “bioidentical” does not mean “compounded.” BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The term generally refers to hormones that are chemically identical to hormones produced by the human body, such as estradiol. And yes, there are plenty of FDA-approved bioidentical options. Estradiol is available in commercially manufactured patches, gels, sprays, pills, and vaginal products, and micronized progesterone is also available as an FDA-approved prescription. Compounded ho… Video by YouTube channel.