3) Provides the body with all three estrogen hormones needed by the female body (Estriol, Estradiol, Estrone)

 

4) Reduces or relieves symptoms associated with menopause including:

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• Hot flashes and night sweats

• Increased anxiety, depression, and mood swings

• Vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, and painful urination

• Loss of concentration and memory function

• Sleep disturbances

• Diminished sex drive and painful intercourse

• Loss of muscle strength

• Urinary incontinence

• Frequent yeast infections

• Recurrent urinary tract infections

 

5) Reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL "bad" cholesterol, increasing HDL "good" Cholesterol, decreasing blood pressure, and decreasing clotting factors.

 

6) Prevention and reversal of Osteoporosis

 

7) Improves sex drive

 

8) Possible prevention of Alzheimer disease

 

9) Dosing is patient specific-Since natural hormones are compounded by compounding pharmacists each dose can be compounded to each persons specific needs, whereas synthetic hormones (i.e. Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone) are limited to a few doses.

 

Can men benefit from hormone replacement?

 

Yes, men suffer from a syndrome called "Andropause." Andropause involves the lack of Testosterone and DHEA production in men. Symptoms that are associated with

 

Andropause include:

• Reduced sex drive

• Erectile dysfunction

• Ejaculatory problems

• Disturbed sleep

• Depression

• Heart disease/Atherosclerosis

• Osteoporosis

• Prostate enlargement/cancer

• Muscle weakness

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• thinning skin

• Slow wound healing

• Poor concentration/memory lapses

 

What are the benefits of Testosterone replacement in men?

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• Testosterone has been shown to have the following effects:

• Enhanced erectile ability

• Enhanced sex drive

• Prostate protection

• Cardiovascular protection

• Lowers cholesterol

• Energy and vitality enhancement

• Improved feeling of well-being

• Reduction in body fat

• Stronger bones and muscles

• Possible relief from depression

• Possible cognitive improvements

 

What dosage forms are available for natural hormones?

 

One of the biggest assets to natural hormone replacement is that the compounding pharmacist can compound a variety of dosage forms including:

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• Sustained release capsules

• Creams

• Troches

• Suppositories

• Sublingual drops

• Oral suspensions

 

How can I get the natural hormones?

 

Natural hormones can only be obtained from a compounding pharmacy with a prescription from your doctor. Our pharmacists at APOTHECARY PHARMACY can help you by speaking with your doctor and providing him with any information needed to provide you with your prescription for natural hormones. You can reach us by calling us or e-mailing us.