Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

Structural differences that exist between natural and synthetic hormones may be the cause for side effects that are experienced when synthetic hormones are used for replacement therapy. Natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT) is a regimen intended to provide an adequate supply of the deficient hormone(s) in a structure that is as similar as possible to that which the body originally produced. Natural hormones are used in this type of therapy. Unlike many synthetic hormones, natural hormones have the same chemical structure as hormones produced by the human body; therefore supplementing the levels of already existing hormones. The idea of replacing hormones with identical hormones in the correct proportions at the correct time makes obvious sense.

At HB Apothecary, our pharmacists will work closely with patients and physicians in order to compound customized NHRT medications in the most suitable strengths and dosage forms to meet each patient's unique needs. Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated after physical examination, and the review of symptoms and family history. Close monitoring to appropriately adjust medication dosage is essential.