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Compounding pharmacists are meeting the
needs of Peri-menopausal and menopausal
women and men (andropause) by use of
bio-identical hormones. These hormones are
appealing to patients because they help to
mend a hormonal imbalance with hormones that
are identical to those produced in the human
body.
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A compounding pharmacist can tailor a
hormone regimen, which mimics what a
female's body has been doing for the past 50
years or so. All women are not the same;
therefore, a compounding pharmacist can add
value by preparing the medication to "fit"
the patient with the appropriate dosage
strength and form. For male patients,
supplementation of the basic hormone
testosterone has shown to be an effective
treatment for most men experiencing andropause.
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The compounding pharmacist, working in triad
with the patient and her physician, can
start and maintain bio-identical hormone
replacement. Hormones can be placed in a
variety of dosage forms including: capsules;
topical creams; suppositories and sublingual
troches or lozenges. As he patient works
with her physician and compounding
pharmacist, she can choose the dosage route
and strength that is most beneficial and
pleasing to her.
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