A men's hormone compounding pharmacy near Tysons, VA prepares testosterone in capsules, troches or creams when your prescriber wants a form or strength that a commercial product doesn't offer. Below, you'll learn what Mayo Clinic says about testosterone therapy, and how Preston's Pharmacy prepares it, with co-owner Scott Welch, a pharmacist who specializes in men's health, on our hormones for men team.
What Findings Support Testosterone at a Men's Hormone Compounding Pharmacy Near Tysons, VA?
According to Mayo Clinic, a blood test diagnoses low testosterone, and your doctor will likely measure your level at least twice before recommending treatment.
So, ask your prescriber which results support treatment in your case. Our hormones for men page notes that fatigue, reduced muscle mass, lower libido and mood swings can follow a decline. Mayo Clinic also advises against treating normal aging with testosterone, and it suggests weight loss and resistance exercise instead.
Why Choose Compounded Testosterone at a Hormone Pharmacy?
Usually, it's the form or the strength. Testosterone comes from our Falls Church lab as capsules, troches, creams or suppositories, as our hormones page lists.
In the event your prescriber chooses a troche, our topical and oral page notes that it dissolves in the mouth and that you'll avoid food and drink for 30 minutes afterward.
What Hormone Monitoring and Fertility Questions Should I Raise?
Mayo Clinic notes that testosterone therapy can limit sperm production, worsen sleep apnea, stimulate prostate growth and raise red blood cell counts.
Keep in mind that if you're planning a family, you should tell your prescriber before you start. Then, ask how often you'll have labs and who will review them.
Scott has more than 10 years in pharmacy, and he talked about personalized medicine on the Vitality Unfiltered podcast. Our men's health page covers the other compounds we prepare for men, from sildenafil troches to hair loss sprays.
Delivery is free on compounded medications, so refills can come to your door in Tysons. Then, store them as the label says.
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You'll leave knowing how to use your testosterone, what your prescriber will monitor, and who to call with a question. Call Preston's in Arlington at (703) 522-3412 or Falls Church at (571) 341-8787 to speak with a pharmacist.
