The Endocrine Society Position Statement on Bio-identical Hormones:
The Endocrine Society has released a position statement on “bioidentical hormones,” which generally supports the statements put forth by the FDA (7). The statement may be reviewed at: https://www.endocrine.org/~/media/endosociety/Files/Advocacy%20and%20Outreach/Position%20Statements/All/BH_Position_Statement_final_10_25_06_w_Header.pdf or at www.endo-society.org
Sood, R et al tested estradiol serum levels of women taking either compounded estradiol creams or FDA approved estradiol standardized patches. It was determined that estradiol levels were significantly lower in the compounded creams compared to the patch. It was noted that progesterone serum levels were comparable in both compounded and conventional forms of oral progesterone (8).