Counseling patients about bioidentical hormone preparations—Pretest (optional)

The editors of Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause would like insight into your current knowledge of bioidentical hormone preparations. Your answers to these questions are anonymous and are not linked to your name or CME posttest score.

1) Bioidentical hormones are not FDA regulated because they are considered

IllegalDietary supplementsNon-US-producedNot biologically activeHerbal medicines

2) Features of the “bioidentical hormone movement” include:

Salivary hormone testingA standard hormone regimen for menopausal patientsA single cream or “supplement” for each patientUrinary hormone monitoring for efficacyA registry for safety monitoring

3) Which of the following compounds is known to be biologically inactive?

Plant-derived estrogensMexican wild yam creamPro-gest creamOral DHEABi-est cream