What are Bio-identical Hormones ?
The term “bio-identical” means the hormones are chemically identical to the hormones produced by the human body.
Actually these hormones are derived from natural sources and then modified in a lab to match the chemical structure of human hormones .
Are your hormones out of balance?
In mid-life, people’s normal hormone levels decline and affect many areas of their health, including :
mood, metabolism and sexual and reproductive function .
The ideal process for achieving hormonal balance includes an assessment of hormone levels and complete evaluation of signs and symptoms, followed by replacement of the deficient hormones .
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is most often prescribed to ease the symptoms of menopause, but it also can be used to treat a variety of conditions that women of all ages may experience, including:
- Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Moodiness
- Infertility
- Post-partum depression
- Weight gain
- Endometriosis
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Sleep disturbances
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Decreased libido
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Vaginal dryness
These conditions affect millions of women. woman’s body is different and has its own unique needs, but commercially manufactured products tend to be “one-size-fits-all” Hormone replacement therapy is one treatment option that patients can choose in consultation with their doctors as it’s a way to restore the balance and help you feel like yourself again by creating prescription hormones that are structurally identical to natural hormones at the lowest possible dose and in the particular dosage form that best suits an individual patient’s needs.
In Midtown Compounding Pharmacy , we make high-quality, customized prescription hormones. Our pharmacists work closely with both patients and their doctors to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
Commonly prescribed hormones include:
• Progesterone
• Estrogens
• Testosterone
• DHEA
• Thyroid hormones
Hormone dosage forms include:
• Capsules
• Creams
• Suppositories
• Sublingual
•drops & troches
Working closely with a woman and her healthcare provider, a compounding pharmacist can help to start and maintain a hormone replacement regimen that brings her hormones back into balance and make sure the HRT is working correctly by monitoring to fine tune the therapy if necessary.
