Customized Hormone Therapy helps to replace deficient hormones with those identical to the body’s natural hormones. Hormone deficiencies can result from aging, illness, medications, or environmental factors.
Natural Sources and Benefits of BHRT
Our hormone therapy prescriptions are derived from the yam plant, providing a natural source of origin. These hormones are converted into compounds with an identical chemical structure to those produced by the body. Unlike synthetic hormones used in birth control pills, which are not identical to biological hormones, BHRT tends to have a more favorable profile.
Achieving Hormonal Balance
Customized BHRT aims to improve the quality of life for women experiencing hormonal imbalances. The process includes assessing hormone levels, identifying symptoms, replacing deficient hormones, and continuous monitoring to fine-tune therapy. Hormone therapy is often compounded into topical, sublingual, or oral dosage forms.
Key Hormones in Compounded Hormone Therapy
- Estrogen: Prescribed to help alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary disorders. It may also support bone health and cardiovascular wellness.
- Progesterone: Often used in combination with estrogen to help prevent estrogen dominance and relieve symptoms like insomnia and anxiety. It may enhance estrogen’s benefits on the cardiovascular system and is also used to regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce PMS symptoms in pre-menopausal women.
- Androgens: Including DHEA and testosterone, these hormones are vital for vitality, libido, and the health of skin, bones, and muscles. Androgen levels may decline during menopause, and supplementation can be beneficial for deficient women.
Achieving hormonal balance extends beyond estrogen, progesterone, and androgens. Thyroid and adrenal function, as well as nutritional status, should be evaluated and addressed when necessary.
The experienced pharmacists at Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding specialize in customized hormone therapy. Our pharmacists have advanced training and regularly participate in continuing education events to stay updated with the latest hormone therapy compounding techniques. We offer private consultations to help patients learn more about hormone therapy and the benefits of customized medication.