The answer partly involves the pharmaceutical companies who make money on patented drugs which they promote to physicians who prescribe them to you. Your physician has to be self-educated and experienced in prescribing and monitoring natural hormone levels. They also have to prescribe within the constraints of your health insurance companies, who are generally not interested in preventive health and wellness.

Natural supplements such as vitamins and hormones are protected by federal regulation and may not be patented. Major pharmaceutical manufacturers are interested only in patentable drugs that are exclusive and profitable. A lot of what physicians learn is from the drug companies who are promoting their products. Therefore, your doctors are primarily taught only about synthetic products. Natural hormones do not come under specific brand names.

Medical Doctors practice medicine, meaning they prescribe medicine not nutritional supplements. Mannose can never be patented into a drug.

You can contact Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions at 800-728-0288, to be assisted in finding a physician that is familiar with natural hormone therapy or they can send your own physician some information to review.

Your doctor may recommend antibiotics, which can be very effective for treating acne. They can be taken by mouth, or used on the skin in a lotion, cream or gel. Retinoids, such as tretinoin (brand names: Retin-A, Avita, Altinac cream) and adapalene (brand name: Differin), are other medicines for treating acne. They are usually rubbed onto the skin once a day. Be sure not to get them near your eyes, mouth and the area under your nose.

Not all doctors can prescribe Suboxone because it requires special certification. If a doctor wants to be able to prescribe Suboxone, he/she must (1) send a letter of intent to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, (2) be qualified, and (3) take a special course to learn about Suboxone. Many patients believe their doctors are largely uneducated on the subject.

Talk to your doctor about the best treatment. You should not expect to get a prescription for antibiotics. If you have a viral infection, antibiotics will not cure it, help you feel better, or prevent someone else from getting your virus.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is usually offered as a referral and consultation service. A consultation appointment will be made for the patient once appropriate case documentation has been received. Copies of treatment documents are mailed to referring physicians. An extensive medical library of key laboratory studies and supportive clinical research is also available to interested health care professionals.

Despite your best efforts, type 2 diabetes can progress over time. If your current oral medicines are no longer able to effectively control your blood glucose (blood sugar), your doctor may decide to prescribe BYETTA. BYETTA may give your body the extra help it needs to get your blood glucose under control by working in a different way than pills or insulin. BYETTA is unique and works in at least four different ways.

Ob/Gyn specialists and primary care providers have been propagandized by the pharmaceutical industry to believe that synthetic is better than the natural hormones that you were born with. The pharmaceutical companies cannot make any money off these natural hormones because they cannot be patented.

While reading Project AWARE's FAQ, it is important for the reader to keep in mind that what doctors know and accept about progesterone varies widely. This is due in part to the fact that there have been no long-term, double-blind, placebo studies—the gold standard doctors trust—on endogenous progesterone. A shortage of studies doesn't mean our current knowledge of progesterone is incorrect, just that science doesn't yet have all the answers.

Many physicians are now getting familiar with the use of biologically identical hormones. Physician offices can contact us at the above numbers or via email: info@americanhormones.com and one of our hormone consultants will be happy to assist the physician office get started on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement.

Natural hormones are simply an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Synthetic progesterone (known as progestins) has many side effects, and synthetic estrogen can be dangerous to your health, especially if taken without any progesterone. If someone is taking both synthetic estrogen and progestins, a gradual step is to substitute natural progesterone cream; and gradually reduce the synthetic estrogen. (Reduce estrogen by one-half and continue to reduce over 90 days until discontinued use).

It is commonplace for a doctor or dermatologist to also prescribe a topical cream or gel to combat existing acne on the surface, thus maximizing results. Your doctor may also put you on a vitamin supplement that will promote proper skin complexion and overall skin health without conflicting with the tetracycline. Your doctor may also take a culture sample of the liquid, or pus, with in a pimple to make sure that your acne is not caused by a parasite-like microorganism within your body

A practitioner (doctor) may not prescribe a controlled dangerous substance for their personal use or for an immediate family member within 2 degrees of blood or marriage. [see Appendix F - Oklahoma Pharmacy Law Book]

Yes. Numerous studies have been done attesting to the safety of natural hormones for men and women. The natural hormones are almost entirely without the side effects of the synthetic hormone replacement drugs.

A.There are many ersatz hormone products on the market. The Anti-Aging Group, LLC. provides you with only 100 percent natural hormones just like your body produces. On every supply of hormones you receive from the Anti-Aging Group, LLC., you will find a control number that signifies its authenticity. All 100 percent natural hormones will have a control number on their packaging. If it is not there, the product is not what it claims to be. - (1*, 2*)

Your doctor or health care professional is truly interested in seeing you regain and maintain good health. Have him or her simply follow along with your use of Natural Progesterone. Another option is to supply a copy of one of Dr. Lee's books.

Natural hormones means that these hormones are chemically the same as the ones the human body produces. They are also called "bio-identical". Synthetic hormones refer to those manufactured with a chemical structure that is foreign to the human body but mimics some hormonal activity. An example of natural hormones would be Estriol, Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA. An example of synthetic hormones would be Premarin, Prempro, Climara, Estratest, Estratab, and all birth control pills.

There are many side effects to synthetic hormone replacement therapy which are dangerous to your health, especially if taken without any progesterone. If you are taking both synthetic estrogen and progestins, we suggest a gradual step to substitute natural progesterone cream; and gradually reduce your synthetic estrogen. (Reduce estrogen by ½ and continue to reduce over a 90-day period until discontinued use).

While doctors aren’t certain, it is believed that the anti-inflammatory properties are what work against the rosacea as opposed to their bacteria fighting abilities.

Whether a doctor prescribes antiviral drugs to a patient will depend on the circumstances and health needs of the patient, taking into consideration the presence of any contraindication and balancing the benefits of taking the antiviral drugs against the possible adverse side effects. Indiscriminate use of antiviral drugs may give rise to drug resistance.

Only your doctor can explain why he prescribed a certain medication for you. We’ll be glad to ask him on your behalf.

Natural hormones have the same chemical structures as the hormones secreted by the ovaries, adrenal glands, or testes. Therefore they are bio identical to what your body produces.

Yes. Compounding pharmacists work together with patients and physicians to provide customized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy pellets in the most appropriate strength and dosage to meet each individual's specific hormone replacement needs.

Well, we are just a family...not a huge multi-billion dollar company. We are trying to educate school nurses about this treatment but we do not have the advertising dollars to spend wildly like the big pharmaceuticals do. Your doctor will probably steer you away from any homegrown remedies like ours. They only believe in chemicals....unfortunately Lindane which is the active ingredient in most over-the-counter and prescription drugs for head lice is a horrible pesticide.