by Lauren Streicher, M.D.

Bioidentical is not a scientific term. It is a term made up by savvy market research gurus to describe certain plant-derived hormones distributed by compounding pharmacies. The use of the word” bioidentical” is brilliant.

It’s catchy. It sounds “natural." It sounds like something different than a hormone product produced and distributed by commercial pharmacies.

Promoters of bioidentical hormones claim that these products reverse aging, enhance sex and prevent cancer. They also allege that, unlike FDA-approved commercial hormones, compounded hormones have no risks and no side effects.

It all sounds pretty good, until you look closer.

Read the myths, and Dr. Streicher's explanations, at Women's Voices For Change.