Medical information and sources

Medical information: This article is for general education and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Treatment suitability, risks, benefits, alternatives, and monitoring should be discussed with a licensed clinician. Seek urgent care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.

Evidence note: Hormone therapy should be individualized. FDA-approved hormone products have been evaluated for specific uses; compounded “bioidentical” products are not FDA-approved and have not been shown to be safer or more effective than FDA-approved hormone therapy.

Authoritative sources: FDA: Menopause and Hormone Therapy