General Q and A Forum - bio-identical hormones

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Q: bio-identical hormones

asked by: Ziggyzoo on April 22nd, 2009

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I recently started taking bio-identical hormones (progestin and estrogen & testosterone which are compounded into capsules. Most of what I've seen on the news and tv these days speaks of creams that you rub in. Does anyone know which is more beneficial or is one any better than the other?

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replied on April 22nd, 2009

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Dr. Marie, (Ask Dr. Marie segment) from ABC News says:
I suspect that women who get great results from bio-identicals are probably benefiting from the transdermal route (any cream applied to the skin is transdermal). I believe this route may be safer than pills because the medicine bypasses the liver.

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