Publication Date
Spring 2015
Degree Type
Doctoral Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Christine Ortiz
Second Advisor
Moses Laufer
Third Advisor
Victoria Orton
Abstract
The use of compounded bioidentical hormones in the various forms of gels, creams, and troches has increased in popularity. The population of menopausal women is at a crossroads with the cascade of symptoms and determining what are their options. The Endocrine Society, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Menopause Society do not support the use of bioidentical hormones, despite the support for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) by the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine and other proponents for BHRT. The literature review reveals the need for studies documenting the safety of BHRT. The objective for this study was to conduct a retrospective chart review for the incidence of adverse outcomes specific to osteoporosis, breast cancer incidence, and cardiovascular disease in menopausal women utilizing BHRT.
Recommended Citation
White, Maria D., "Bio-Identical Hormones Utilized for Treating Menopausal Symptoms: Are They Safe?" (2015). Doctoral Projects. 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.e2ht-8zmu
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_doctoral/22
