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Bioidentical Hormone Compounding

Meaning

Bioidentical Hormone Compounding is the practice of custom formulation of hormone medications by a specialized pharmacy, where the chemical structure of the active ingredients is precisely identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body. These compounded preparations, such as estradiol, progesterone, or testosterone, are tailored to the specific dosage and delivery method required by an individual patient. Compounding aims to address unique patient needs that cannot be met by commercially available, standardized hormone products. This personalized approach is distinct from the use of synthetic or animal-derived hormone analogues.