Text size: AAA
Step into summer in the best shape of your life with these reports from Harvard Medical School.
Learn How

Start your exercise and fitness program and reap the benefits of being more fit, stronger and healthier!

Warmer weather is on the way and it's not too late to get in shape for the summer. These 3 reports can help you enjoy outdoor activities in the best shape of your life:

FDA-approved bioidentical hormones for menopausal symptoms

SEP 2011

Did you know?

You can get instant online access to all of the articles from the September 2011 issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch for only $5.

Already a subscriber? Login for complete instant access.

If you want a button/link to remove the box (not sure if you do or not...), it would look like this: Cancel

FDA-approved bioidentical hormones for menopausal symptoms
Type/source Brand name(s) Preparations Bioidentical?
Estrogens
Estradiol Estrace, Gynodiol, Innofem Pill Yes*
  Estrace Vaginal cream+ Yes
  Alora, Climara, Esclim, Estraderm, FemPatch, Menostar, Vivelle, generic Transdermal patch Yes
  Estrogel, Elestrin, Divigel Topical gel Yes
  Evamist Topical spray Yes
  Estring Vaginal ring+ Yes
Estradiol acetate Femring Vaginal ring Yes++
Estradiol hemihydrate Vagifem Vaginal tablet+ Yes
  Estrasorb Topical lotion Yes
Progesterone
Progesterone Prometrium Pill Yes
Crinone 4% Vaginal gel Yes
Combined hormones
Estradiol and norethindrone acetate Combipatch Patch The estradiol is bioidentical but not the progestin.
Estradiol and norgestimate Prefest Pill The estradiol is bioidentical but not the progestin.
Estradiol and levonorgestrel Climara Pro Patch The estradiol is bioidentical but not the progestin.
* Bioidentical estradiol until ingested and converted in the liver to estrone.
+ For vaginal symptoms only.
++ Converts to bioidentical estradiol in the bloodstream.