Journal
Bioidentical Hormones & Synthetic Hormones
Hormone replacement therapy comes in many forms. Many don’t know the differences between synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones.
TRANSCRIPT:
Let’s discuss the differences between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones.
Synthetic hormones are derived from horse urine, and they’re called conjugated equine estrogens.
Bioidentical hormones are derived from a plant source, most commonly the wild yam. And the reason it’s called bioidentical is because the biochemical structure of the plant-derived hormone is identical to our human structure. So our body will process and metabolize the hormones as if it were our own.
Most bioidentical hormones are made at a compounding pharmacy. However, there are bioidentical commercial products available that come in the form of a patch or a pill, or gel.
For patients, our clinicians may prescribe bioidentical creams made in a regulated compounding pharmacy, with dosage and concentration tailored to their needs when appropriate.
If you would like to work with our care team one on one, book your first visit so we can learn more about your hormone needs.
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This is general information, not medical advice. Talk with your provider about your health and treatment options.