BioHormones education
BHRT vs HRT — what’s the difference?
Patients often ask how bioidentical hormone therapy compares with conventional HRT. Here’s a clear, clinic-level explanation — without hype.
At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| BHRT (bioidentical) | Conventional HRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Molecule | Structurally identical to human hormones | May include synthetic or animal-derived forms |
| Customization | Often individualized; compounding when clinically appropriate | Typically standardized commercial doses/forms |
| Prescribing | MD / NP after assessment (Ontario) | MD / NP after assessment |
| Monitoring | Symptom + lab follow-up as indicated | Symptom + lab follow-up as indicated |
| Best framed as | One thoughtful option inside a monitored plan | Established option with its own evidence base |
Neither approach is “risk-free.” Your clinician reviews benefits, risks, Health Canada–regulated options, and whether compounding is appropriate for you.
Our stance
Education first. Prescribing second.
We explain trade-offs in plain language, then decide together. BioHormones at Tri-Health emphasizes physiologic matching and monitoring — not marketing claims.