Question 1

what standards are applicable to the manufacture of bioidentical medicines?

Accepted Answer

By who?: Compounding pharmacists are supposed to meet certain standards and they custom make bioidentical hormones. Some are manufactured by big pharma such as estrace, aka Estradiol and Prometrium (micronized progesterone) (progesterone) which are bioidentical. They have lots of standards. Don't try to figure this out on your own, find a doctor your trust and let them guide you.

Question 2

what is "bioidentical" hormone?

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Similar: The idea of bioidentical hormones is to give patients the same hormone their body produces without synthetic or chemical alteration.  Estradiol (made by the ovary) if delivered through the skin is not altered by the liver & is therefore, bioidentical.  Prometrium (micronized progesterone) (progesterone) is bioidentical whereas Provera (chemically altered progesterone) is not.

Question 3

is there a bioidentical hormone of hgh?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: to obtain true human HGH from cadavers.  However this has not been used anywhere in the world since 1985, according to Wikipedia.  The HGH available now is recombinant HGH and is created in a lab.

Question 4

bioidentical hormone  how can i start ?

Accepted Answer

Consult is needed: Need to have a consult with a doctor licensed in your area to get an idea of which bioidentical hormone you require and whether this falls within what is recommended conventionally (there are a number of areas where in terms of conventional medical practice bioidentical hormone therapy is not thought to have scientific support).   Too hard to be more specific than that in this forum.  All the best

Question 5

i'm having an issue with bioidentical progesterone and having trouble with progesterone doses, how should i regulate it?

Accepted Answer

Varies: During the normal menstrual cycle, Progesterone levels vary greatly. Thus, for many women who use Progesterone the dose has to vary depending on estrogen levels and other factors. For adjustments, cream rather than capsules allow for better regulation of dose.  Generally start with a low dose such as 1/8 teaspoon of Progesterone cream. And work up slowly.

Question 6

what are bioidentical hormones?

Accepted Answer

Same as natural: Bioidentical hormones are identical to the hormones naturally found in your body. This includes, estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone and others. Non bioidentical hormones are not the same. Some are from animals, some are created and are not found anywhere in nature. There is not as much research regarding bioidenticals, but they are very popular and work very well for some patients.

Question 7

has anyone tried bioidentical estradiol and estriol ?

Accepted Answer

Every day: Estradiol plus estriol in a cream is generally called bi-est. It is part of  what a lot of docs use when they are treating you with bioidentical hormones.

Question 8

are bioidentical hormones better than regular hormones?

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Yes: A hormone is a chemical produced in the human body by a gland that has an action in another place in the body.  Some work on bone, some on the brain, some on sugar and others in sleep, anxiety, libido and more.  Each hormone has a specific chemical structure able to fit in a specific  receptor like a lock and key.  Bio identical hormones are an exact copy of the original human hormone.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: bioidentical hormones?

Accepted Answer

Bioidentical HRT: Means the use of estradiol and progesterone which are the hormones a womans body produces. Both of these are available as regular prescriptions or as compounded prescriptions.There is a lot of confusion over terminology. Many Rx are not bioidentical because they contain estrogen like and progesterone like  compounds. Most compounded Rx are bioidentical.

Question 10

what is the difference between bioidentical hormones and natural hormones?

Accepted Answer

One if the same: Bio-identical hormones are identical to the hormones that are made by the human body. The term "bio-identical" does not indicate the SOURCE but rather refers to the CHEMICAL STRUCTURE. The term is used interchangeably with NATURAL as in "found in nature". Ironically, naturally occurring substances cannot be patented so, the pharmaceutical industry chemically altered them in order to get a patent.

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I'm having an issue with bioidentical progesterone and having trouble with progesterone doses, how should i regulate it?

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