A 53-year-old postmenopausal woman asks the GP about body-identical HRT. She has read that it is safer than synthetic HRT. Which is the most appropria...

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A 53-year-old postmenopausal woman asks the GP about body-identical HRT. She has read that it is safer than synthetic HRT. Which is the most appropriate explanation?

Accepted Answer

Body-identical HRT (17-beta oestradiol and micronised progesterone) is available on NHS prescription and is regulated. Compounded 'bioidentical' hormones from private clinics are unregulated and not recommended.

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Body-identical and bio-identical HRT are the same thing and both are regulated and available on NHS prescription

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Body-identical HRT is not available on the NHS

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There is no difference between any HRT preparations

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Body-identical HRT eliminates all risks of HRT

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Body-identical vs Bioidentical HRT

A 53-year-old postmenopausal woman asks the GP about body-identical HRT. She has read that it is safer than synthetic HRT. Which is the most appropriate explanation?