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Estradot bioidentical hormone therapy VS Compounded BHRT

Posted by andreamayo @andreamayo, Mar 31 12:32pm

Hi!
I am 56 years old, 5 years post menopausal and am considering bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) for the next 5 years for bone health.
My spine is -3.7. Hips - 2.4.
My Naturopath doctor has suggested Compounded BHRT and my MD is also open to prescribing BHRT (which would be Estradot I presume).
My question is how do I decide between Estradot, estradiol 17B BHRT from the package prescribed by an MD or Compounded BHRT.
Health benefit either way?
Is there a big cost difference? I'm in Vancouver, Canada.
I don't have a private medical plan so will be paying for the medication out of pocket either way.
Thanks in advance for any insight.

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teb | @teb | Apr 4 9:05am
In reply to @andreamayo "My doctor gave me 3 choices today. *Estradiol patch and oral progesterone *Estradiol patch and a..." + (show)
@andreamayo

My doctor gave me 3 choices today.
*Estradiol patch and oral progesterone
*Estradiol patch and a Mirena IUD that has estrogen slow release
*ESTALIS patch that has both estrogen and progesterone release. Estalis sounds easy, trying to find reviews either way.
ND doctor will prescribe compounded BHRT.
SO much to consider....

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lots of choices to make it so much more challenging!

I sent you a private message.

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | Apr 5 10:22am
In reply to @nme1985 "Do they have the estradiol/testosterone pellets? Do the compounding according to you blood levels. I did..." + (show)
@nme1985

Do they have the estradiol/testosterone pellets? Do the compounding according to you blood levels. I did the creams for 20 years believe it or not the minute I went into menopause in the last couple years. My doctor had increased the dose, and I am personally convinced for myself that it kept my osteo numbers lower I think, without the hormones and exercise I would’ve been far worse. He was encouraging me to do the pallets for years, but I was so resistant and finally I gave in. I am praying they really have a better impact. I do know my energy level has increased within 10 days… My mood is very positive. I am sleeping much better, I am just praying that this works and lasts. I do not want to go on Teal or Forteo, which is the drug. My Endo wants me to go on unfortunately she is not positive about hormones conventional in her thinking. Her I am going to make this choice now and take a chance. There are many chances with the synthetic drugs such as femur, jaw, problems, etc. so there’s a chance in anything. It’s very discouraging when one doctor is so against what you’re doing but I respect integrative medicine, Doctor Who has done this for 37 years.

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My endocrinologist is against the pellets that I am doing . There are so many opinions out there. I also felt better once starting the pellet therapy. I hope that it makes a difference.

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nme1985 | @nme1985 | Apr 5 2:41pm
In reply to @teb "lots of choices to make it so much more challenging! I sent you a private message." + (show)
@teb

lots of choices to make it so much more challenging!

I sent you a private message.

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Where do I find the private message?

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