The difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones is dual fold. Unlike bioidentical hormones, synthetic hormones may be patented by pharmaceutical companies; therefore dosage varies only by milligrams dictated by your doctor, while the molecular structure of the prescribed hormone is the same for every single person on that drug. Additionally, synthetic hormones are not created structurally the same as human endogenous hormones, which often leads uncomfortable side effects. While synthetic hormones can mimic the effects of endogenous hormones on certain biological pathways, they rarely offer the same effectiveness at a deeper, molecular level.

Bioidentical hormones mimic the affinity of human endogenous hormones; therefore they are effective on more biological pathways, at all levels. Because bioidentical hormones are an exact structural replica of endogenous hormones side effects are rarely observed, and in the event you do experience side effects, talk with your doctor - the dosage may simply need to be adjusted. The added benefit of bioidentical hormones is that each dose is tailored specifically for your needs, not simply what doses the pharmaceutical company offers (as is the case with synthetic hormones.)

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are bioidentical hormones?

Q. Who needs bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)?

Q. When should I consider bioidentical hormone therapy?

Q. What is the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones?

Q. What are the ingredients of bioidentical hormones?

Q. Why do women need hormones before, during and after menopause?

Q. Why do men need testosterone replacement?

Q. How long until I see results using bioidentical hormones?

Q. Are bioidentical hormones approved and regulated by the FDA?

Q. What makes BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians experts in bioidentical hormone therapy?

Q. Why don't traditional doctors prescribe bioidentical hormones?

Q. Do I need a prescription for bioidentical hormone therapy?

Q. Where can I review studies that discuss the efficacy of BHRT?

Q. What can I expect once I've become a patient?

Q. My sex drive is low, could it be my hormones?

Q. Will my weight change from bioidentical hormone therapy?

Q. What is pellet therapy?

Q. What is a compounding pharmacy?

Q. Will you prescribe me vitamins and supplements?

Q. Will you take over as my doctor?

Q. Will this treatment interfere with my currently prescribed medications?

Q. Do I need to take these hormones forever?

Q. What are the side effects associated with bioidentical hormones?

Q. My doctor has prescribed birth control pills for me, are they considered hormone therapy?

Q. What is the Women's Health Initiative?

Q. Do bioidentical hormones cause breast cancer?

Q. What is the best age to consider bioidentical hormone therapy?

Q. If I have a family history of cancer, should I avoid bioidential hormones?

Q. How long after being cancer free can I use bioidentical hormones?

Q. Is estrogen therapy linked to increased risk of disease, such as heart attack and breast cancer?

Q. Can BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians use lab work I have already had done?

Q. Do BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians accept health insurance?

Q. Can I have my own doctor do the labs so that it will be covered under my insurance?

Q. If I decide to start on a bioidentical hormone therapy program, how much will it cost?