What are the concerns about custom-compounded "bioidentical" hormone therapy?
Unsubstantiated claims, lack of scientific safety and efficacy data, and lack of quality control surround custom-compounded bioidentical hormone products. FDA-approved hormone therapy provides tested and regulated therapy without the risks of unregulated and untested custom preparations.
From the University of Virginia Midlife Health Center, Charlottesville, VA.
JoAnn V
JV
Pinkerton
D017277:Drug Approval; D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000592:standards*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration; D016387:Women's Health
D004967:Estrogens