Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is an option for women who want to treat their symptoms of menopause more naturally. Bio-identical hormones are derived from a plant oil called diosgenin which is extracted from soybeans and wild yams. Diosgenin is then chemically altered in a lab to exactly match human hormones. The major bio-identical hormones include estrogens (estrone, estradiol, estriol), progesterone and androgens (testosterone and DHEA). By replacing bio-identical hormones based on symptoms and objective tests (blood and/or saliva tests), women may notice an improvement in their symptoms of menopause and overall well-being. Finding the right balance of these hormones for each woman is essential for optimal benefits. Main at Locust Pharmacists will work with each woman individually and her physician to determine the right balance of bio-identical hormones that is best for her. The pharmacists will then compound the BHRT formulation in a dosage form deemed most appropriate by the patient and/or the patient's physician.
Women who are interested in learning more about BHRT as a treatment option can contact the clinical pharmacists at Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic. A Hormone Replacement Therapy Consult can be scheduled and a hormone history and symptom survey will be sent to interested women before the appointment. During the appointment, the clinical pharmacist will review the information, discuss options, and educate about BHRT. For those women who are interested in trying BHRT, the clinical pharmacist will work with their physicians to determine if this is an appropriate treatment option.
Main at Locust's BHRT Compounding Service
- Individualized bio-identical hormone replacement
- Patient education and consultation
- Physician communication
- Adjustment of BHRT dose based on patient response
- Use of the bio-identical steroids from well-known manufacturers
- Excellent compounding technique to produce pharmaceutically elegant products
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