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What are Bioidentical Hormones?
The word “bioidentical” gets used loosely in women’s health, and I watch it create more confusion than clarity.
So let me be clear: it means structurally identical to the hormones your own body produces. This includes estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA. Because they match your body’s natural hormones, they are often better recognized and utilized.
At AgeWell Hormone Health, I use compounded bioidentical hormones as my first choice, because compounding lets me deliver the exact combination you need, a custom BI-est ratio plus progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA, titrated to you rather than to a population average. When a compounded option isn’t the best fit, I also confidently prescribe FDA-approved bioidentical formulations.
Bioidentical hormones are not a magic solution, but when used thoughtfully with proper monitoring, they can be a powerful tool to help women feel like themselves again — with improved energy, mood, sleep, and vitality.
Read the full article I wrote for the Menopause Association: