How Bio-identical Hormones are Made

Hormones use in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) start with plant-based hormones that are extracted from soybean and wild yams. These are modified in a laboratory to be molecularly (biochemically) identical to true major ovarian and adrenal steroid hormones:

• Progesterone
• Estradiol
• Estriol
• Estrone
• DHEA
• Pregnenolone
• Testosterone

They are indistinguishable from those the human body produces, identical in structure and function and readily accepted by the human body.

BHRT is generally administered in the form of a buccal troche (lozenge), or as a transdermal cream. The pleasantly flavored lozenge dissolves and the ingredients easily pass through the membrane of the mouth directly into the bloodstream in a way that emulates the glands as closely as possible.

The topical cream and buccal troche are utilized by the body while avoiding the digestive tract and the liver.