When dealing with andropause, menopause and hormone imbalance, most men and women experience side effects. Unstable hormone levels can lead to chronic symptoms and disorders that can disrupt daily activity. Some of these symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Weight gain
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue in women
- Decreased libido
- Sleep disorders
- Migraines
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Muscle mass
- Decreased Strength
- Stamina
- Impotence
- Osteoporosis
- Heart disease
- Anxiety in men
Many hormone therapy products help with symptom management. These products typically contain hormones that are synthetically modified or derived from an animal source (i.e. Premarin, Prempro, Estrace).
Bioidentical hormones are the exact same structure as the natural hormones found in the human body. The primary hormone of importance in females is estrogen, which exists in three different forms in the body: Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2), Estriol (E3). Other hormones include Progesterone (P4), Testosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). These substances play a role in restoring natural balance in the body and may help alleviate chronic symptoms arising from imbalance.
Hormone testing:
There are many options available to test your hormone levels. Prevention Pharmacy will help you decide which testing method is right for you. If you have already been tested and need help with results, provide us with a copy and we can work with you doctors office to help create the best formula for you.
Commonly prepared HRT Compounds
- Testosterone troche: This medication contains testosterone that has been compounded in a troche or lozenge dosage form to be taken orally.
- Testosterone cream: The testosterone is absorbed through the skin and then enters the bloodstream to help restore normal testosterone levels in your body.
- Nifedipine and lidocaine ointment: Nifedipine ointment is used for the treatment of anal fissures while Lidocaine is a numbing agent.
- Progesterone capsules: Progesterone is added to estrogen therapy to prevent the overgrowth of the cells that line the uterus.
- BI-EST cream: This cream contains Bi-Estrogen component, which consists of two estrogens Estradiol and Estriol.