Optimal Health
For Women
At any age, a woman’s health relies on a number of factors. This includes good nutrition, exercise, and low stress levels.
Reduced levels of female hormones can also impact health, and supplements with bioidentical hormones address many health issues.
Health Dimensions Clinical Pharmacy works with healthcare professionals to address women’s health concerns regardless of the stage of life.
Hormone Therapy
An essential part of a woman’s health and well-being is hormonal balance. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can provide health and a higher quality of life.
Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) can be caused by a variety of conditions. Health Dimensions Clinical Pharmacy works with physicians to create customized medications that target individual symptoms.
Sexual Dysfunction
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) can strike women at any point in their adult lives. Compounded medications are specifically formulated for individual patients to make sure they target each of their health concern.
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Compounded Medications for Women
- Hormone Imbalance
- Pelvic Pain
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Menopause
Health Dimensions can provide compounded medications in customized combinations, dosages, and delivery forms that can address these issues head-on.
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Hormone Therapy for Women
The North American Menopause Association suggests that hormone replacement treatments (HRTs) in pre-menopausal women can reduce the symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, night sweats, bone loss, and vaginal dryness. Traditional therapies have relied on natural hormone therapies using material from animals such as horses. There are significant differences between hormones that are natural to humans and synthetic or horse preparations.
Within the last 20 years, options for women seeking hormone replacement therapy grew with the development of bioidentical hormones. This hormone therapy can include a variety of natural and or/plant-based hormone replacements that are chemically identical to hormones produced by the body. Compounded bioidentical hormone therapy (CBHRT) puts the various elements together in combinations specifically designed by a healthcare provider for each patient.
Our compounding pharmacists work with patients and practitioners to provide customized hormone therapy with the needed hormones in the most appropriate strength and dosage form to meet each woman’s specific needs. Hormone therapy should be initiated carefully after a woman’s medical and family history has been reviewed. Every woman is unique and will respond to therapy in her own way. Close monitoring and adjustments are essential.
Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) Syndrome
The Mayo Clinic defines CPP as pain below the belly button, between the hips that lasts six months or longer. The pain associated with CPP can be constant or intermittent and ranges from a dull ache to sharp pains or cramping.
Symptoms can occur at any time but may be more prevalent during sexual intercourse, while going to the bathroom, or after sitting for extended periods of time.
CPP is considered complex to treat because there are a variety of underlying causes for it. These conditions include:
- Endometriosis, conditions impacting bones, joints, or connective tissue (musculoskeletal),
- Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Pelvic congestion syndrome or
- Psychological factors
Sexual Dysfunction
The causes of sexual dysfunction can be varied. The result of these issues can include low libido/reduced sexual desire, vaginal dryness or irritation, arousal difficulties including orgasm difficulties, pain during sex or stress. As many as 40% of women suffer from some form of sexual dysfunction.
Compounded medications prescribed by a healthcare physician and formulated by Health Dimensions Clinical Pharmacy can provide a higher potential for a successful treatment outcome.
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Any prescription recommendation that results from the consultation must be authorized by a prescriber. Rx recommendations can be sent to the prescriber of your choice.
Common Conditions on Women’s Health
There are a variety of conditions that impact a woman’s health or quality of life. These conditions include:
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP)
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Thyroid issues
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Dosage Forms Commonly Used
- Creams
- Troche
- Oral (Capsules or sprays)
- Transdermal dosages would include creams/gels/lotions
- Sublingual drops
Compounded Medications Commonly Used
Compounded medications are formulated by Health Dimensions Clinical pharmacists in partnership with healthcare professionals. Common compounded medications include:
- Estriol vaginal gel (ultra low dose)*
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Estradiol
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
*Caruso S, Cianci S, Amore FF, Ventura B, Bambili E, Spadola S, Cianci A. Quality of life and sexual function of naturally postmenopausal women on an ultralow-concentration estriol vaginal gel. Menopause. 2016 Jan;23(1):47-54. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000485. PMID: 26079974.
Related Blogs
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): A Michigan Practitioner’s Guide
Urised: Alternatives to the Discontinued Urinary Support Drug
Addressing Hormone Imbalances in Men & Women: Common Prescriptions, Supplements, and Compounding Pharmacy’s Role
