My Answer: The following is a list of FDA-approved bio-identical hormone commercial products available at the drugstore commonly used to treat menopause and andropause. In order to receive FDA approval, all of these bioidentical hormones went through the required testing process and results were submitted to the FDA for approval:
Alora (estradiol): FDA approved 1996 - Watson Labs
Climara (estradiol): FDA approved 1994 - Bayer
FemPatch : FDA approved 1997 - Parke Davis
Vivelle-Dot (estradiol): FDA approved 1994 - Novartis
Estraderm: FDA approved 1986 - Novartis
Esclim: FDA approved 1998 - Women's First Healthcare
Estrace (estradiol): FDA approved 1993 -Bristol Myers Squibb
Estring: FDA approved 1996 - Pharmacia UpJohn
Prometrium (natural progesterone): FDA approved 1998 - Solvay
Androgel (natural testosterone): FDA approved 2000 - Unimed Pharmaceuticals
Crinone: FDA approved 1997 - Columbia Labs
FDA approved Estradiol containing products:Estrace, Progynova, estrofem, Alora, Climara, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Menostar, Estraderm TTS Estrasorb Topical, Estrogel, Elestrin, Lunelle Estring, Femring
FDA approved Progesterone products Prometrium, Utrogestan, Minagest, Microgest, CRINONE, PROCHIEVE, Cyclogest
FDA approved testosterone:Testoderm, Androderm, AndroGel
Testosterone has been FDA approved for both men and women for decades. FDA approved testosterone commercial products can be obtained at the corner drugstore. Androgel, for example, is FDA approved and contains testosterone. Estra-Test is an FDA approved hormone for women which contains testosterone.
(4) ACOG says: also stresses that salivary testing of a woman's hormone levels is not useful because they vary within each woman depending on her diet, time of day, the specific hormone being tested, and other variables.
My Answer: Yes, hormone levels such as cortisol vary throughout the day. Typically, cortisol is highest in the morning and lowest before sleep. That is why we use the 4 sample kit to chart hormone levels thoughout the day. Salivary hormone levels are good enough for NASA to use on astronauts on the space shuttle. NASA has published a number of salivary hormone studies. Why does ACOG have a problem with salivary hormones? I have no idea.
(5) ACOG says: Hormone therapy does not require customized dosing.
My Answer: This ACOG statement defies common sense. At our clinic, our practice is to start with a small dosage of hormone cream. We then increase the dosage until symptoms are relieved. This is called customized dosing. We do it ALL THE TIME.
(6) ACOG says: There are a number of FDA-approved hormone therapy products available in a variety of formulations.
My Answer: Yes this is correct. Some of the FDA approved hormones are bio-identical, and some of them are chemically altered synthetic hormones that are the monsters peddled by Big Pharma. Why doesn't ACOG tell their patients about this difference between chemically altered patented hormone monsters and the natural bioidentical hormones? The reason is that ACOG is a COG in the Pharmaceutical Machine, and ACOG must serve their Pharma masters. It would be politically incorrect to talk about the bioidentical competition.
The Real Reason ACOG is WRONG:
ACOG Is A Covert Front For the Pharmaceutical Industry
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG, funded in part by Wyeth), North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA also a 'partner' of Wyeth) are nothing more than covert "fronts" for the pharmaceutical industry. See this link for a more complete list of Wyeth's funding of medical organisations like ACOG.
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FDA Declares War on BioIdentical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD
The Importance of BioIdentical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD
The Safety Of Bio-Identical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD
Alora (estradiol): FDA approved 1996 - Watson Labs
Climara (estradiol): FDA approved 1994 - Bayer
FemPatch : FDA approved 1997 - Parke Davis
Vivelle-Dot (estradiol): FDA approved 1994 - Novartis
Estraderm: FDA approved 1986 - Novartis
Esclim: FDA approved 1998 - Women's First Healthcare
Estrace (estradiol): FDA approved 1993 -Bristol Myers Squibb
Estring: FDA approved 1996 - Pharmacia UpJohn
Prometrium (natural progesterone): FDA approved 1998 - Solvay
Androgel (natural testosterone): FDA approved 2000 - Unimed Pharmaceuticals
Crinone: FDA approved 1997 - Columbia Labs
FDA approved Estradiol containing products:Estrace, Progynova, estrofem, Alora, Climara, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Menostar, Estraderm TTS Estrasorb Topical, Estrogel, Elestrin, Lunelle Estring, Femring
FDA approved Progesterone products Prometrium, Utrogestan, Minagest, Microgest, CRINONE, PROCHIEVE, Cyclogest
Testosterone has been FDA approved for both men and women for decades. FDA approved testosterone commercial products can be obtained at the corner drugstore. Androgel, for example, is FDA approved and contains testosterone. Estra-Test is an FDA approved hormone for women which contains testosterone.
(4) ACOG says: also stresses that salivary testing of a woman's hormone levels is not useful because they vary within each woman depending on her diet, time of day, the specific hormone being tested, and other variables.
My Answer: Yes, hormone levels such as cortisol vary throughout the day. Typically, cortisol is highest in the morning and lowest before sleep. That is why we use the 4 sample kit to chart hormone levels thoughout the day. Salivary hormone levels are good enough for NASA to use on astronauts on the space shuttle. NASA has published a number of salivary hormone studies. Why does ACOG have a problem with salivary hormones? I have no idea.
(5) ACOG says: Hormone therapy does not require customized dosing.
My Answer: This ACOG statement defies common sense. At our clinic, our practice is to start with a small dosage of hormone cream. We then increase the dosage until symptoms are relieved. This is called customized dosing. We do it ALL THE TIME.
(6) ACOG says: There are a number of FDA-approved hormone therapy products available in a variety of formulations.
My Answer: Yes this is correct. Some of the FDA approved hormones are bio-identical, and some of them are chemically altered synthetic hormones that are the monsters peddled by Big Pharma. Why doesn't ACOG tell their patients about this difference between chemically altered patented hormone monsters and the natural bioidentical hormones? The reason is that ACOG is a COG in the Pharmaceutical Machine, and ACOG must serve their Pharma masters. It would be politically incorrect to talk about the bioidentical competition.
The Real Reason ACOG is WRONG:
ACOG Is A Covert Front For the Pharmaceutical Industry
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG, funded in part by Wyeth), North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA also a 'partner' of Wyeth) are nothing more than covert "fronts" for the pharmaceutical industry. See this link for a more complete list of Wyeth's funding of medical organisations like ACOG.
Related Content:
FDA Declares War on BioIdentical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD
The Importance of BioIdentical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD
The Safety Of Bio-Identical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD
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