Not necessarily. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
What "bioidentical" means: Hormones with the same molecular structure as those your body produces naturally. Many FDA-approved hormone therapy medications are already bioidentical — including estradiol patches, gels, and oral micronized progesterone (Prometrium).
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