The benefits—as well as adverse effects—are expected to be the same for<unk>  and synthetic<unk> s. Dosages used in BHT can be as high as ten times the oral dose provided by comparable HRT regimens; the<unk> s used are known to adversely impact biological markers of cardiovascular disease and may produce a substantially higher risk of heart attack or stroke because of this. There are potentially serious adverse effects and important safety information which is required to be given with FDA approved HRT in the form of package inserts; however, package inserts are typically not given (or required) with compounded<unk>  preparations. This has led consumers into the erroneous assumption that<unk> s are safer than FDA-approved<unk> s or lack any adverse effects—one of the concerns expressed about the<unk> s. BHT has also been associated with endometrial cancer. Estrogens Less common (but serious) side effects of all post-menopausal estrogens include increased risk or severity of breast, ovarian or uterine cancer, stroke, heart attack, blood clots, dementia, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, liver problems, high blood sugar, fluid retention, enlargement of benign tumors (fibroids) of the uterus, a spotty darkening of the skin, especially on the face (melasma), and vaginal yeast infection. Estradiol Estradiol (a type of estrogen) is—in the case of naturally menopausal women—only recommended for use for the shortest period of time and at the lowest effective dose due to its adverse-effects profile. There is the potential for a range of adverse effects in breasts, skin, eyes, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary or central nervous systems. These risks, however, are very low. Progesterone Progesterone can cause the emergence (or significant worsening) of abdominal pain, constipation, yeast infections, breast cancer, cystitis, acne, conjunctivitis, thrombotic disorders resulting in pulmonary embolus, strokes or heart attacks and—due to increased fluid retention—epilepsy, migraine, asthma and cardiac or renal dysfunction. Psychiatric reactions can include emotional instability, depression, aggression, decreased libido and drowsiness. Adverse effects can also occur in the urinary, central or peripheral nervous system or bones and muscles. A review of clinical trials studying<unk>  progesterone use found that it was ineffective in managing vasomotor symptoms of menopause, but had mild and self-limiting side effects.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
Masculinizing hormone therapy
Transgender hormone therapy
Androgen replacement therapy
Feminizing hormone therapy
Androgen deprivation therapy
Sex reassignment therapy
Estrogen deprivation therapy