Compounded-Bioidentical vs FDA Disclosure
Medium
Whether the provider discloses neutrally and clearly when a product is compounded versus FDA-approved — without marketing spin in either direction.
Why it matters
Compounded "bioidentical" hormones are heavily marketed and widely misunderstood. You deserve a straight answer about what you are taking and its regulatory status, not a sales pitch.
How we assess it
We check for neutral, accurate disclosure.
- Clear labeling of compounded vs. FDA-approved products
- Neutral framing — neither hyping nor hiding compounding
Source types: The provider’s product disclosures and marketing language.
How we score it
Neutral, accurate disclosure scores high. Marketing that oversells compounded products as superior, or hides their status, pulls the subscore down.
- Importance
- Medium
Medium — a moderate weight within HRT.
- Scope
- Hormone Therapy / HRT (menopause) overlay
What this tier is worth
Tiers carry fixed weights: Critical 5, High 3, Medium 2, Supporting 1. A score is the weighted mean of the factors we could establish, so you can recompute any of ours by hand — the methodology page works one through end to end.
Not medical advice
This factor rates how openly a provider discloses its process — not whether a treatment is right for you. That decision belongs with a licensed clinician who knows your history. Nothing here is medical advice.
- Scope
- Hormone Therapy / HRT (menopause) overlay
How this shows up in real reviews
Cited evidence we captured on this factor in live provider reviews.