The absorption and bioavailability of bioidentical compounded hormones are unknown. Clinical pharmacokinetic research is not required prior to marketing of bioidentical compounded hormones. In the ...

An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) held its second information gathering session on compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

From 28 percent to 68 percent of women using hormones at menopause take compounded, so-called 'bioidentical' hormones, but women don't understand the risks of these unapproved, untested treatments, ...

As a growing population of women reaches menopause, physicians may be fielding more questions about compounded hormone therapies — or, more commonly, “bioidentical hormones.” However, the use of ...

Among prescriptions filled for menopausal hormone therapy in the US, almost half now are custom-compounded 'bioidentical' hormones, according to analysis of a recent survey of nearly 500 pharmacists.

“In a world full of choices, we should ALL have the choice to use what we and our doctors feel is best for our bodies,” said Jami W. of Afton, Wyoming. Jami is one of millions of women in the U.S. who ...

As soon as a product claims to contain "all natural ingredients" consumers are usually happy to pay more for that distinction. As people become more health conscious, they generally prefer natural ...