Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, often called BHRT, uses hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones the body produces. At Myerlee Pharmacy in Fort Myers, our compounding pharmacists prepare these formulations from a licensed provider’s prescription, adjusting the dosage strength and form so the medication fits the individual patient.
BHRT is sometimes described as an alternative to certain synthetic hormone products that are not structurally the same as the body’s own hormones. Because every patient’s needs are different, compounded hormone therapy can be tailored in ways a single commercial product may not allow. These preparations are always used under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider.
Patients and providers across Southwest Florida may consider compounded hormone therapy when a tailored combination or specific dosage form would better suit a treatment plan. Whether BHRT is appropriate, and which hormones and strengths to use, is a decision your provider can determine.
Compounding begins with a prescription from a licensed provider. Our pharmacists review the order, confirm the hormones and strengths, and prepare the formulation in the dosage form the provider has specified. Because each preparation is made for one patient, the strength and combination can be adjusted to fit individual needs.
Compounded hormone therapy can be prepared in several dosage forms, and the right method depends on the patient, the symptoms being addressed, and provider guidance. Myerlee Pharmacy can prepare BHRT formulas as vaginal preparations, transdermal preparations applied to the skin, sublingual preparations that dissolve under the tongue, and oral capsules. Patients should discuss with their provider which delivery method is most appropriate for them.
The specific hormones used are determined by the prescribing provider based on the individual’s needs. The hormones our pharmacy commonly compounds include the following.
Important considerations apply to any hormone preparation, including proper use as directed, storage, and beyond-use dating, all of which our pharmacists review at the time of dispensing. Compounded preparations are not the same as FDA-approved manufactured products and are intended to be used exactly as a provider directs. Our team works closely with patients and their providers to prepare the formulation that has been ordered, and we offer free home and office delivery throughout the Fort Myers area.
Compounded hormone therapy can offer flexibility that a standard product may not. Below are common reasons patients and providers in Southwest Florida consider compounded BHRT, along with who may benefit. Whether hormone therapy is appropriate is a decision your healthcare provider can determine.
