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FDA-approved bio-identical hormones for menopausal symptoms
FDA-approved bio-identical hormones for menopausal symptoms |
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Type/source |
Brand name(s) |
Preparations |
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Estrogens |
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17 beta-estradiol/plants |
Estrace |
Pill** |
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Alora, Climara, Esclim, Estraderm, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot |
Patch |
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Estrogel, Estrasorb |
Topical |
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Estrace EstEstrace |
Vaginal cream+ |
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Estring |
Vaginal ring+ |
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Estradiol acetate |
Femring |
Vaginal ring |
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Estradiol hemihydrate |
Vagifem |
Vaginal tablet+ |
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Progestins, micronized progesterone |
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Micronized* progesterone USP |
Prometrium |
Pill |
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Prochieve 4% |
Vaginal gel |
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Combined hormones |
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17 beta-estradiol and norethindrone acetate |
Combipatch++ |
Patch |
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17 beta-estradiol and norgestimate |
Prefest++ |
Pill |
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17 beta-estradiol and levonorgestrel |
Climara Pro++ |
Patch |
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*Particles are made smaller for better absorption. |
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