Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Services: Personalized Solutions for Hormone Balance
Simply stated, HRT’s main goal is to restore our body’s balance of hormones to optimal levels. As we age our body slowly declines from optimal functioning, including a decrease in the production of hormones. Keeping safety in mind, we at Gulfcare Pharmacy compound with bioidentical estriol, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone.
A benefit of bioidentical hormones is that the chemical structure is exactly the same as what our body produces, many times these are plant-derived, so there are no animal sources used. The body’s cell receptors recognize and use the bioidentical hormones as if our body made them. This decreases the chance of hypersensitivity reactions that may occur from animal-derived products and unnecessary fillers.
Patients with the following conditions may benefit from HRT:
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Postpartum Depression
- Loss of libido
- Erectile/Orgasm Dysfunction
- Decreased muscle tone
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Hypothyroidism
- Vaginal Dryness
- Menopause & Perimenopause
- Chronic Fatigue
- Loss of energy
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
- Mood changes
- Brain fog
- Insomnia
- Hot flashes and/or night sweats
- Weight gain
- Heart Palpitations
Other HRT Takeaways:
Biest is common terminology, it is a combination of estriol and estradiol.
Progesterone, when used by itself is recommended to be used at bedtime.
Testosterone, especially when used alone, is suggested to be used in the morning.
Women who have night sweats and/or trouble sleeping may benefit from Delayed Release progesterone oral capsules which are required to be compounded as they are not available as manufactured products.
One-on-One Consults Available
- Individualized Consult with Clinical Pharmacist
- Patient-Pharmacist
- Prescriber-Pharmacist patient case reviews
- Order Lab Tests: Saliva and Blood spot testing
- Review and Interpret Lab Results
- Provide customized prescription recommendations
- Your prescriber can reach out for a frequently compounded prescription pad.