FDA-approved bioidentical hormones for menopausal symptoms
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. |
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