Conclusion
So in conclusion, there is no doubt that bioidentical hormones are much safer than synthetic hormone preparations such as Prempro, which contains Provera. Synthetic hormones have been shown to cause increased risk for cancer, heart disease, and blood clots. Dr Matera conveniently avoids this comparison.
A properly formulated transdermal biodentical hormone program prevents heart disease, prevents osteoarthritis, and reduces risk of breast cancer. These statements are all well substantiated in the medical literature.
If you listen closely to Dr. Matera, it sounds like she has joined the opposing side and has adopted the use of bioidentical hormones in her own practice. However, she stays loyal to the manufacturing drug industry and disparages the compounding-pharmacy industry. This is a form of shooting herself in the foot. Compounding pharmacies are embedded into the very fabric of American medicine.
Dr. Matera no longer uses Premarin and uses transdermal estradiol instead. Does she also use bioidentical progesterone with the estradiol. I would hope so.
Author Jeffrey Dach MD
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