Are Bioidentical Hormones Legit? What You Need to Know ASAP
Jun 24, 2025
Bioidentical hormones often spark debate, but what's the truth? Discover the significant differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. Learn why many women misunderstand their availability and potential side effects. Find out the facts about various forms of hormone therapy, including patches and compounded options. Get tips on how to collaborate with your healthcare provider to avoid misinformation and stay symptom-free. This insightful discussion clears up the myths surrounding bioidentical hormones.
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Definition: What Bioidentical Means
Bioidentical hormones are man-made compounds identical on a molecular level to hormones your body produces.
This definition distinguishes them from non-identical synthetic hormones and clarifies common confusion.
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FDA Approval Doesn’t Exclude Bioidenticals
Many FDA-approved products like estradiol patches and Prometrium meet the bioidentical definition.
FDA nonrecognition of the term doesn't mean bioidentical hormones don't exist in commercial medicine.
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Synthetic vs. Bioidentical Is Clinically Important
Synthetic hormones include progestins (e.g., medroxyprogesterone) and conjugated equine estrogens like Premarin.
These come from different sources and act differently than bioidentical hormones, so research and side-effect profiles vary.
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You’ve probably heard the term “bioidentical hormones” tossed around like a wellness buzzword—but is it actually legit or just marketing fluff? Some people swear by them. Others say they don’t even exist. So what’s the real deal?
In this episode, I’m clearing up all the confusion around bioidentical hormones, what they really are (and aren’t), and why so many women are getting the wrong info from well-meaning providers, influencers, and even doctors. If you’ve ever been told they don’t exist, they’re only available as pellets, or they come without side effects… this one’s for you.
In this episode, I cover:
What “bioidentical” actually means (hint: it’s not just marketing)
The difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones
Why Prometrium and estradiol patches are bioidentical—even if they’re FDA-approved
What makes something synthetic (like progestins or Premarin)
Why pellets aren’t the only form of bioidentical hormone therapy
When compounded hormones are helpful—and when they’re not required
Whether you need a prescription (and what to watch for in OTC creams)
Why your doctor might say “bioidentical isn’t real” (and why that’s not true)
The myth that bioidentical hormones have no side effects
How to work with your provider to stay safe and symptom-free
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