Natural Hormone Replacement

     Did you know that conventional hormone replacement medications as prescribed by most doctors relies on chemical versions of the hormones progesterone and estrogen that are foreign to a woman’s body and, in turn, produces many unwanted side effects?  If you are dissatisfied with your current hormonal therapy or questioning your alternatives regarding hormone replacement therapy, Rice Drugs is the pharmacy for you.

     Rice Drugs is pleased to offer extensive services to women seeking natural hormone replacement.  Our trained pharmacists begin with a free initial consultation.  In this consultation, a complete medical and family history is obtained.  Our patient is given the opportunity to discuss her own personal symptoms and complaints in a confidential one-on-one session with her pharmacist.  Our pharmacists then describe the various compounded dosage forms available to meet her specific needs.  This can include oral capsules and injections, as well as transdermal or transmucosal forms such as gels, creams, troches or suppositories.  REMEMBER: This entire extensive initial consultation service and subsequent consultation services are offered FREE OF CHARGE to our patients!

     In cooperation with your personal family physician or gynecologist, a hormone combination and strength is chosen and the appropriate form is dispensed.  Upon each refill, one of our pharmacists takes the time to discuss with you just how the strength and dosage form has been working for you throughout the month.  If any adjustments are needed, the pharmacists at Rice Drugs will gladly work with your physician to satisfy your requests.  Our goal is to make you feel balanced and in charge of your hormone replacement!

     Many questions arise when it comes to natural hormone replacement, and our pharmacists are here to answer some popular questions.  For example, are natural hormones patentable?  The hormones the human body normally produces are estrone, estradiol, estriol, progesterone and testosterone.  These hormones originate from the wild yam, which are rich in precursor molecules.  These are then converted to hormones that are identical in every way to hormones found naturally in the female body.  Because the hormones are found in nature and are not considered “artificial or synthetic,” natural hormones are NOT patentable.

     Another popular question is what are the benefits of natural hormone replacement?  Our pharmacists know that natural hormone replacement offers symptomatic relief of the classic menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irritability and moodiness.  Natural hormones also offer prevention of osteoporosis and restoration of bone strength.  Protection against heart disease and stroke is also accomplished by natural hormone replacement.  Women also get a reduced risk of depression, improved sleep, better concentration and memory and increased libido.  The most important benefit of natural hormone replacement is fewer unwanted effects than with synthetic hormones and custom tailored therapy to each individual.  At Rice Drugs, we know every woman is different and requires a different amount of hormone supplementation.  We are ready and willing to sit down and take time to adjust your dose as many times as necessary until we arrive at the PERFECT customized dose for YOU!!!

     So what are the possible unwanted effects of synthetic hormone replacement?  Fluid retention, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, vaginal bleeding and blood clots top the list of unwanted effects.  If these are effects that you are trying to avoid or wishing to stop, contact one of our pharmacists today for information on natural hormone replacement.  We are here for you!

Contact us today toll free at 1-888-650-RICE or email your questions to
rx@ricedrugs.com