Menopause is the stage in a woman's life when menstruation stops and she can no longer bear children. During menopause, the body makes less of the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. After menopause, the lower hormone levels free a woman from concerns about monthly menstrual periods and getting pregnant. But they can also cause troublesome symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep problems and vaginal dryness. While many women have little or no trouble with menopause, others have moderate to severe discomfort. Estrogen loss also raises a woman's risk for other serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Estrogen loss also can lead to osteoporosis, which weakens bones and lets them break easily. It affects 24 million people in this country and women have a higher risk than men.
Doctors sometimes prescribe hormones to replace those lost during menopause. This treatment, called Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), can ease the undesireable symptoms of menopause and protect against the risks of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis. Although millions of women take HRT, this may not be the right choice for you. Because HRT must be customized for each individual woman, your physician can answer your questions about HRT, based on your unique medical history.
Our compounding pharmacists will be happy to consult with you and your doctor to meet your hormone replacement needs. We are able to prepare every available hormone in many different dosage forms and strengths. This allows your physician to prescribe the medications that will be the most beneficial for your comfort and good health.
