Prescription · hormone-therapy-rx
Hormone Therapy (Prescription)
Estradiol · Progesterone · Testosterone cypionate · HRT patches
Mechanism
Replace or supplement sex hormones during menopause, hypogonadism, or gender-affirming care.
Environmental footprint
Cardiovascular and clotting risk depends on route, dose, and timing. Bone and cognitive benefits in appropriate candidates. Individual risk-benefit assessment essential.
What the evidence shows
Menopausal HRT benefits and risks well-studied (WHI and follow-ups). Timing matters (window of opportunity). Testosterone for documented hypogonadism is established. Requires clinical monitoring.
Biome maps medication footprints; it does not recommend starting, stopping, or changing any prescription. Always consult your prescriber or pharmacist.