A women's hormone compounding pharmacy near Bethesda, MD prepares the estradiol, progesterone, estriol or testosterone your clinician prescribes, in a form such as a cream, capsule or troche. October is Menopause Awareness Month, and World Menopause Day falls on Sunday, October 18. Below, you'll learn what to ask your clinician and our pharmacists at Preston's Pharmacy before you start.
Which Symptoms Should a Women's Hormone Compounding Pharmacy Near Bethesda, MD Prescription Address?
In the event your clinician writes a compounded prescription, ask which symptoms it targets. Healthline lists hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep problems and reduced libido among the perimenopause and menopause symptoms that hormone therapy treats.
Then, ask how the two of you will tell whether they're improving, such as fewer night sweats per week.
Could an FDA-Approved Hormone Product Meet My Needs?
In many cases, yes. Healthline notes that the FDA has approved some manufactured bioidentical products. It hasn't approved any custom-compounded ones. It adds that ACOG recommends FDA-approved hormone therapies instead of compounded bioidentical hormones.
So, the reason to customize should be specific, such as an allergy to an ingredient or a dose no manufacturer makes. Our hormones for women page notes that we work with your doctor on the dosage and delivery method, and that we'll call you when your medication is ready.
How Will the Pharmacist and My Clinician Review My Hormone Treatment?
First, have the pharmacist go over each ingredient and the strength on your label. Next, bring a list of your other medications and supplements for an interaction check. Our Falls Church lab on Telestar Court prepares hormone creams and capsules.
Healthline notes that the FDA advises the lowest effective dose for the shortest time, and cautions against blood and saliva tests for monitoring hormone levels. So, ask your clinician when you'll reassess the benefits and risks together. In the event your clinician prescribes a cream, our topical and oral instructions ask you to rotate application sites.
Our women's health page covers other prescriptions we prepare for women, and compounded medications ship free across the DMV, including to Bethesda.
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You'll leave knowing which symptoms your prescription targets, why your clinician customized it, and when the two of you will check on it. Call Preston's in Arlington at (703) 522-3412 or Falls Church at (571) 341-8787 to speak with a pharmacist.
