Customized Hormone Restoration Therapy
Many people suffer from a hormone imbalance. Customized hormone replacement therapy may be an option for those who are experiencing symptoms relating to menopause or andropause. Restoring balance to hormone levels under the direction of your physician can help relieve the symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Our four-step approach to hormone restoration therapy:
- We work in close and continuous collaboration with the physician and the patient to assess the appropriateness, risks, and benefits of therapy.
- “Start low and go slow” – We believe that the lowest dose appropriate should be used when restoring human hormone levels.
- We recommend that any hormone restoration therapy be accompanied by an appropriate exercise regimen and a healthy diet.
- Regular physical assessments and evaluation of symptoms, along with measuring of the hormone levels are important for appropriate hormone supplementation.
Balanced and patient-specific preparations
Our compounding pharmacist uses human-like hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), pregnenolone, and testosterone, to compound balanced and patient-specific preparations for:
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Varying constellation of symptoms manifested by some women prior to menstruation that may include:
- emotional instability
- irritability
- insomnia
- fatigue
- anxiety
- depression
- headache
- edema
- abdominal pain
Perimenopausal (Premenopausal) symptoms
Defined as the period of irregular menstrual cycles preceding menopause. Symptoms include:
- hot flashes
- vaginal dryness
- sleep problems
- mood swings
- breast tenderness
Menopausal and Postmenopausal symptoms
Menopause is defined as the complete cessation of menstruation for 12 consecutive months, usually occurring in women between the ages of 45 and 55. Common symptoms include:
- hot flashes
- osteoporosis
- palpitations
- night sweats
- depression
- anxiety
- mood swings
- vaginal dryness
- decreased libido
- urinary urgency or incontinence
- pain
- dry skin
- hair loss
- fatigue
- irritability
- forgetfulness
Andropause (also known as: male climacteric, male menopause, viropause)
A gradual and highly variable decline in the production of androgenic hormones, especially testosterone, in the human male during and after middle age. It is often difficult to discriminate from the effects of confounding factors (as chronic illness, stress, or medication use) that can depress testosterone levels. Symptoms include:
- loss of energy
- mood swings
- loss of concentration
- depression
- impotence
- other complications
