Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Services | Sarasota Apothecary
Explore our comprehensive Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) services at Sarasota Apothecary. Our experienced team provides personalized consultations, prescriptions, and quality medications to support hormone balance and well-being.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Services: Personalized Solutions for Hormone Balance
Simply stated, HRT’s main goal is to restore our body’s balance of hormones to optimal levels. As we age our body slowly declines from optimal functioning, including a decrease in the production of hormones.
Keeping safety in mind, we at Sarasota Apothecary compound with bioidentical estriol, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone.
A benefit of bioidentical hormones is that the chemical structure is exactly the same as what our body produces, many times these are plant derived, so there are no animal sources used. The body’s cell receptors recognize and use the bioidentical hormones as if our body made them. This decreases the chance of hypersensitivity reactions that may occur from animal derived products and unnecessary fillers.
Patients with the following conditions may benefit from HRT
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Postpartum Depression
- Loss of libido
- Erectile/Orgasm Dysfunction
- Decreased muscle tone
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Hypothyroidism
- Vaginal Dryness
- Menopause & Perimenopause
- Chronic Fatigue
- Loss of energy
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
- Mood changes
- Brain fog
- Insomnia
- Hot flashes and/or night sweats
- Weight gain
- Heart Palpitations
Other HRT Takeaways
- Biest is common terminology, it is a combination of estriol and estradiol
- Progesterone, when used by itself is recommended to be used at bedtime
- Women who have night sweats and/or trouble sleeping may benefit from Delayed Release progesterone oral capsules which are required to be compounded as they are not available as manufactured products
- Testosterone, especially when used alone, is suggested to be used in the morning
One-on-One Consults Available
Individualized Consult with Clinical Pharmacist
Patient-Pharmacist
Prescriber-Pharmacist patient case reviews
Order Lab Tests: Saliva and Blood spot testing
Review and Interpret Lab Results
Provide customized prescription recommendations
Your prescriber can reach out for a frequently compounded prescription pad
Benefits of Hormones
Estrogen
- Decrease in Hot Flashes
- Improved moods
- Improved memory
- Promotes heart health
- Promotes healthy hair, skin, and nails
- Maintains bone density
Progesterone
- Decreased hot flashes
- Decreased fatigue
- Decreased night sweats
- Improved memory
- Improved sleep
- Improve anxiety and depression
Testosterone
- Increased Libido
- Increased Energy
- Increased muscle tone and strength
- Reduces migraine headaches
- Decreased Cholesterol levels
- Improves weight control
DHEA
- Promotes weight loss
- Reduces risk of blood clots
- Decrease allergic reactions
- Anti-aging Properties
- Immune Boosting
Pregnenolone
- Enhances cognitive function
- Increases Resistance to stress
- Supports deep sleep
DISCLAIMER These compounded medications have not been tested or approved by the FDA for their intended use. No claims are made to the safety, efficacy, or use of these formulations. These medications may be filled by any pharmacy of the patient’s choice. A written prescription from a licensed professional is required for compounded medications. No claims are made that compounded products are generic products or can be substituted for other drugs. The preparations are compounded in a pharmacy to meet individual patients’ needs. Directions under each compound are the usual directions and should be changed as needed to fit the patient’s needs. Ingredients and compounds should be adjusted and modified to fit each patient’s need for the optimal patient outcome. Contact the pharmacy for more information on your HRT needs.