ACOG Reiterates Stance On So-Called “Bioidentical” Hormones

In response to recent media attention being given to so-called bioidentical hormones, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reiterates its position that there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of compounded bioidentical hormones. In November 2005, ACOG issued a committee opinion regarding “Compounded Bioidentical Hormones” that stated its concerns about bioidenticals.

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Filed under: Endocrinology on February 8th, 2009