Imvexxy is not a bioidentical hormone, but rather a synthetic hormone product used to treat moderate-to-severe dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) due to menopause. Bioidentical hormones are structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced in the human body. They are derived from plant sources and are biologically identical to endogenous human hormones like estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, etc.
On the other hand, the active ingredient in Imvexxy is estradiol, specifically a synthetic estradiol analog called estradiol 4,16-dimethyl-17β-
