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1. Question: What are some of the chemicals
which are used to compound FEMALE HORMONE REPLACEMENT medications?
Answer: Natural micronized
PROGESTERONE, Estrone, Estriol, Estradiol, DHEA, Methyltestosterone,
Testosterone, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Pregnenolone, Combinations of
the above.
2. Question: What dosage forms do you compound?
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Capsules |
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Sublingual Tablets |
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Creams |
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Vaginal Suppositories |
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Gel |
3. Question: What is oral natural MICRONIZED
PROGESTERONE?
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Widely accepted as a better alternative for hormone
replacement than Medroxyprogesterone |
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Better tolerated with distinct advantages
over commonly manufactured progesterone (medroxyprogesterone) |
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Has a favorable effect on CHOLESTEROL when
used in combination with estrogen |
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Widely used in vaginal suppositories for
the treatment of infertility and miscarriages |
(Reference: "Effects of Estrogen or Estrogen/Progestin
Regimens on Heart Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women",
JAMA, January 18, 1995-Vol.273, No.3 )
4. Question: How can your services help my
patients?
Answer: Many patients experience
unwanted side effects from manufactured hormone medications due
to fillers, dyes or the type of drug derivative. Compounding can
offer patients NATURAL MICRONIZED HORMONES, such as PROGESTERONE,
as an alternative.
Most patients experience fewer side effects and can work
with their physician to adjust the prescription strength to
meet their health needs. "The advantages of natural progesterone
have become evident....due to an increasing dissatisfaction
among women taking the synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy
regimens.
"What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About MENOPAUSE, The Breakthrough
Book on Natural Progesterone. Lee, John R., M.D. Warner Times, Inc.
1996, page 66.
5. Question: How can you help my patients
get the correct dose?
Answer: Many patients cut their
tablets to obtain a dose appropriate for their condition because
the manufactured prescription drug is not available in the correct
strength for the patient. Martin Avenue Pharmacy can provide a dosage
form, such as a capsule, liquid or cream, which has the correct
strength of the drug you prescribe.
6. Question: About Prescribing for your patients
Answer: Any one or a combination
of the drugs listed above can be compounded and shipped directly
to your patient's home. Pricing available upon request. Most prescriptions
are sent via PRIORITY MAIL which takes 1-3 days. UPS and FedEx services
are also available for overnight delivery.
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