
Studies of Both Bioidentical Estrogens and Progesterone
Moskowitz, D. “A Comprehensive Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Bioidentical Hormones for the Management of Menopause and Related Health Risks.” Altern Med Review. 2006 Sep; 11(3):208-23.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17217322
In this article, the author compares studies of both bioidentical estrogens and progesterone and affirms the following: (a) bio-identical progesterone does not have a negate effect on blood lipids or vasculature as do many synthetic prostegins; (b) bio-identical progesterone may carry a lower risk of breast cancer incidence; and (3) bio-identical hormones demonstrate a reduced risk of blood clots compared to non-bioidentical preparations.