Hi friends,

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, you may have questions about your hormones and what options are available.

What Is HRT?

As hormone levels change during perimenopause and menopause, you may experience hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, mood changes, or other frustrating symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help relieve certain symptoms and improve quality of life.

Bioidentical vs. Conventional HRT

Conventional HRT often uses synthetic or animal-derived hormones. These hormones differ slightly in structure from the naturally occurring hormones in our bodies. Bioidentical hormones are derived from plants and have the same structure as the hormones that our bodies naturally produce. Bioidentical hormones are present in certain commercially available products and in compounded HRT. Often, bioidentical hormones are found in products that you put on your skin (though not always), while conventional hormones are usually in products that you would take by mouth.

Conventional HRT is not necessarily the opposite of bioidentical HRT. Some conventional, FDA-approved products contain bioidentical hormones, while others use different hormone formulations.

Depending on your needs, compounded HRT may offer customized strengths or combinations when suitable FDA-approved options aren't available.

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone!

At Powell Pharmacy, we work alongside healthcare providers specializing in menopause care to help women understand their options and access customized compounded medications when appropriate.

My goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered to take an intentional approach to your health.

Intentional living, at every stage of life.

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