Clinical Management of Hormone Therapy
Intramuscular Testosterone Injectable testosterone can stimulate bone marrow production of Red Blood Cells by enhancing production of Erythropoetic Stimulating Factor. In 5 to 7 percent of patients, this increase production is enough to cause Erythrocytosis....
Progesterone
Throughout menopause, many women can experience uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. While menopause can be stressful, there are easy ways to address the issue. One of the simplest ways to slow hormonal...
Aging Skin
As people are aging, concerns surrounding skin and its integrity while aging increase. Dermal changes are to be expected with age, as a variety of factors contribute to skin health. Environmental factors such as sun exposure, air pollution, and lifestyle choices all...
Vitamin D
The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense. Microphages and neutrophils along with other cells are activated to attack the intruder. Vitamin d binds to these cells and creates gene expressions that makes the cells stronger in fighting the intruder....
Clinical Management of Hormone Therapy
Transdermal Testosterone 1.Transdermal Testosterone is available in commercial gels and patches or compounded creams 2. Commercial preparations are expensive in comparison 3. Creams can be compounded up to 20% 4. Typical Preparations are 4 mg/gram for women and...
Clinical Management of Hormone Therapy Intramuscular Testosterone
Most common form is testosterone cypionate followed by enanthate – esterified testosterone ● Both have a half life of 10 to 14 days – molecular weight of ester determines rate of absorption ● Cypionate is less expensive than enanthate ● Testosterone propionate has a...
Testosterone
1.Testosterone can be delivered via intramuscular, transdermal, or injectables. 2.All are acceptable modes - they all have different technical advantages/disadvantages 3.Endogenous production can also be stimulated by the administration of Human...
Low Testosterone Symptoms
-Low Libido -Erectile Dysfunction -Stomach weight gain -Low muscle mass -Bain fog -Hair loss -Fatigue -Memory Loss -Night Sweats -Depression -Sleepless nights
Estrogen Methods
Estradiol 1. Can be given via oral, transdermal, or vaginal 2. Commercial or Compounded versions are available 3. Typical Compounded Creams- 5 mgs/gram. Start 1/2 to1 gram/ day 4. Target Blood Level Menopausal ...
Estrogen
Estrogen is a medication that is reported to decrease overall mortality, cardiovascular disease, decrease osteoporosis fracture, urogenital atrophy and dementia. When timing of administration, dose of therapy and route of administration are considered, estrogen is...
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