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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?
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.
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.
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.
Our pharmacists will take time to adjust your
dose as many times as necessary until we arrive
at the perfectly 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.
Contact us today toll free at 1-888-650-RICE or email your
questions to
rx@ricedrugs.com.
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