Feb 23 2010

The bioidentical hormone debate

Category: ArticleLuna @ 2:46 pm

The bioidentical hormone debate: are bioidentical hormones (estradiol, estriol, and progesterone) safer or more efficacious than commonly used synthetic versions in hormone replacement therapy?

The author concludes that bioidentical hormones should be the preferred method of hormone replacement therapy unless future randomized controlled trials show contrary evidence.

Postgrad Med. 2009 Jan;121(1):73-85.

Originally posted 2009-04-22 07:06:00.

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May 15 2009

Are all estrogens the same?

Category: ArticleLuna @ 1:46 pm

Reprint of Are all estrogens the same?

In summary, no convincing evidence has been found that the estrogens mentioned differ qualitatively. Obviously quantitative differences are present due to differences in e.g. receptor affinity, metabolism (half life) and route of administration (transdermal/vaginal).

Maturitas. 2008 Sep-Oct;61(1-2):195-201.

Originally posted 2009-05-15 13:46:41.

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