EPISODE · Dec 23, 2024 · 14 MIN
BHRT vs HRT: Which Hormone Therapy Suits You Best
from Mobidoctor Podcast
BHRT vs HRT: which hormone therapy suits you best? BHRT vs HRT explained with medical differences and risk considerations.Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are both used to manage menopause symptoms. The key differences relate to hormone structure, regulation, evidence base, and formulation. This episode explains how each option is assessed in European clinical practice.You will learn:• What “bioidentical” means in pharmacological terms• How regulated HRT differs from compounded hormone products• Indications for hormone therapy (hot flushes, sleep disturbance, vaginal symptoms)• Known risks and contraindications (breast cancer history, thromboembolic disease, uncontrolled hypertension, unexplained bleeding)• The importance of individual risk assessment and monitoring• When hormone therapy may not be appropriateWe also outline how menopause symptoms are evaluated during consultation, including cardiovascular risk review, personal and family history assessment, and shared decision-making.This episode is educational and does not replace specialist gynaecology or urgent medical care where required.Read the full clinical guide and transcript here:https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/bhrt-vs-hrt-which-hormone-therapy-suits-you-best
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