Which is better? FDA approved or bio-identical hormone replacement?

Most doctors believe that FDA approved hormones for menopause are safer than bio-identical hormones? Is this really true? Does it even make sense? Here are a few of my thoughts on the issue, and why I believe measuring levels and using bio-identical hormones are superior.

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In this video, I review a discussion between a famous podcaster and a board certified OBGyn as they talk about hormone replacement.
This is my opinion based on my background as a family doc who did extra courses in functional medicine and incorporated this training in my practice, seeing hundreds of patients, and getting some remarkable results.
The purpose of this video is to provide an alternative to traditional hormone replacement, but with all online sources, use your own discernment and follow up with a well trained functional medicine provider for specific treatment options.