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Bioidentical hormone therapy: An assessment of provider knowledge
Julia A Files1, Lisa N Kransdorf2, Marcia Ko1
1Division of Women's Health Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA.
Maturitas
|November 9, 2016
Summary
Many healthcare providers lack awareness regarding FDA-approved bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) formulations. Education is crucial to address knowledge gaps and combat misinformation about BHT prescribing practices.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacology
- Healthcare Provider Education
Background:
- Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) exists in both FDA-approved and unapproved formulations.
- Understanding provider knowledge and practices is essential for safe BHT use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess healthcare providers' knowledge, beliefs, and prescribing practices concerning BHT.
- To identify awareness levels regarding FDA-approved BHT products.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey of 366 healthcare providers attending primary care CME conferences in the US.
- A 26-item questionnaire assessed knowledge, beliefs, and current BHT prescribing practices.
Main Results:
- Nearly 70% correctly defined BHT, but only 45.3% knew about FDA-approved products.
- Over 34% incorrectly believed BHT was only available in custom-compounded forms.
- Less than half of those prescribing custom-compounded BHT felt comfortable doing so.
Conclusions:
- Significant knowledge gaps exist among practitioners regarding FDA-approved BHT.
- There is a clear need for targeted education to correct misinformation about BHT.
- Improving provider understanding can enhance the safe and effective use of BHT.
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