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There are a variety of ways to administer hormones in hormone replacement therapy. Below, the charts compare different methods of hormone replacement.

Comparison With Other Methods
( 4+ Best / 0 Least )

DURATION OF EFFECT
Pellets 4+
Pills 1+
Patches 2+
Gel/Spray 1-2+
Vaginal Meds 1-3+
Creams 1+
Injections 3+
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COST
Pellets 3+
Pills 1-2+
Patches 2-3+
Gel/Spray 3-4+
Vaginal Meds 3-4+
Creams 3-4+
Injections 4+
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CONVENIENCE
Pellets 4+
Pills 4+
Patches 3+
Gel/Spray 2+
Vaginal Meds 2+
Creams 1+
Injections 1+
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REDUCTION OF CARDIAC RISK
Pellets 4+
Pills 0
Patches 3-4+
Gel/Spray 3-4+
Vaginal Meds ?
Creams 3-4+
Injections 3-4+
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BIO IDENTICAL
Pellets 4+
Pills 0-4+
Patches 1-4+
Gel/Spray 3-4+
Vaginal Meds 0-4+
Creams 4+
Injections 0
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COMPOUNDED
Pellets 0
Pills 0
Patches 0
Gel/Spray 0
Vaginal Meds 0
Creams 4+
Injections 0
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TREATMENT SUCCESS
Pellets 4+
Pills 2+
Patches 3+
Gel/Spray 2-3+
Vaginal Meds 0-1+
Creams 1-2+
Injections 2-3+
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BONE PROTECTION
Pellets 4+
Pills 2-3+
Patches 2+
Gel/Spray 2+
Vaginal Meds 1-2+
Creams 2-3+
Injections 2-3+
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FREQUENCY OF DOSING
Pellets Every 4-6 months
Pills Daily
Patches Every 3-7 days
Gel/Spray Daily
Vaginal Meds Every 3-90 days
Creams Daily
Injections Every 3-4 weeks
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Symptom Checklist

  • Mood Changes/Irritability
  • Tension
  • Memory Loss
  • Decreased Sex Drive
  • Depression
  • Bloating
  • Weight Gain
  • Sleep Loss
  • Joint Pain
  • Migrain/Severe Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Mental Confusion
  • Night Sweats
  • Hot Flashes
  • Vaginal Dryness
  • Loss of Erectile Ability

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