Body immunity also depends on iron levels as it dictates the haemoglobin levels. The iron stored in the body is in the form of ferritin that circulates in the blood. There is difference in iron stores in men and women with men having around 1000 mg of stores iron and women having 300 mg.
In a fascinating study, scientists administered estrogen alone, bioidentical progesterone alone, estrogen plus bioidentical progesterone, or placebo to 40 women prior to surgery to remove a breast lump. The hormones were applied topically to the breast for about 12 days before surgery.
Women can expect to pay a big price tag for BHRT: Studies have found that bioidentical hormones treatment may cost between $400  $500 for the first visit and $275 for each follow-up visit.