Why women choose compounded bioidentical hormone therapy: lessons from a qualitative study of menopausal decision-making
Abstract Background In recent years, compounded bioidentical hormone therapy (CBHT) has emerged as a popular alternative to manufactured, FDA approved hormone therapy (HT)—despite concerns within the medical community and the availability of new FDA approved “bioidentical” products. This study aims...
Main Authors: | Jennifer Jo Thompson, Cheryl Ritenbaugh, Mark Nichter |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0449-0 |
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