One thing we have learned from the large trials performed (The Million Women & WHI trials) is that any form of hormone therapy should not be taken continuously. However, there is considerable evidence to show that Progesterone has a protective effect on breast tissue by encouraging breast cells to die (Apoptosis)2, once they have finished their intended life cycle.

Compounding provides a dosage and form of delivery individually designed for each patient. Dosages are also more easily adjusted in compounded medications. For example, to adjust your dose using a troche, simply divide it in half or quarters along the "score" marks. Using a cream with a calibrated topical syringe also provides the flexibility required to help you find your optimum hormone levels.

HRT is an abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Several years ago it became popular for doctors to prescribe the hormone estrogen for women with menopausal symptoms. They thought they were replacing the hormones lost with the advent of menopause. Contemporary physicians now know that estrogen is not the hormone needing to be replaced. They are becoming increasingly aware that it is progesterone that is desperately in need of replacing.

The Green Dispensary Compounding Pharmacy at Norwood supplies patients directly or via other pharmacies in the group. Each of the six Green Dispensary Pharmacies, at Stirling, Mt Barker, Lobethal, Hackham, Erindale and Norwood can accept your prescription. Transdermal preparations can be collected within one business day and oral preparations within two. Yes, in many instances you can receive a subsidy but it is advisable to check with your particular Fund to ascertain this.

If you are planning on getting pregnant, try to discuss your concerns ahead of time with your doctor. If you become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. You and your doctor should discuss your health in detail and make medication decisions based on your need for the medication compared to any risks the medication may pose. The greatest period of risk for most medications is during the first three months of pregnancy. Medications may also be present in breast milk.

PXE International would not suggest narcotic medication as an alternative to a NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) as it is habit-forming. You should discuss this issue with your doctor, who should be aware of the risk of gastric bleeding in PXE and choose the drug with the lowest risk-benefit ratio. [March 2006] These are replies to general and specific questions which have been submitted to us in the past.

Although the Quit Smoking Support System is safe and all natural, it is not wise to start on the product or any other medications without the advice of your physician in case you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications as well.

Yes, you must visit your doctor. If necessary, your doctor may consult a Green Dispensary Compounding Pharmacist to ensure your needs are met. In the event that your own doctor does not embrace BHRT, The Green Dispensary can supply a list of doctors who do.

EC is safe for almost all women — millions of women around the world have used EC safely (Guillebaud, 1998; Van Look & Stewart, 1998). Medication abortion is safe for most women — millions of women around the world have had them safely (Creinin & Aub?ny, 1999). There are risks associated with all medical procedures, including abortion. In extremely rare cases, death is possible from serious complications.

Researchers have empirical evidence that HRT can increase muscle mass, decrease body fat, increase bone density, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, improve your sleep patterns, strengthen your immune system, enhance your sexual drive and performance, regenerate your heart, liver and kidneys, improve your skin tone and remove wrinkles. - (1*, 2*)

plan B is the only medication in Canada approved as an emergency contraceptive by Health Canada. It was approved for sale in February 2000, and since then, thousands of women have taken it. plan B, under different names, is available in more than 100 countries around the world. You should not use plan B if you have a confirmed pregnancy, have unexplained vaginal bleeding, or are allergic to the ingredients in the pills.

B-CONTROL™ is made with all-natural ingredients. There are no additives, fillers, or chemicals. B-CONTROL™ is absolutely safe to take on a regular basis. As always, consult your doctor should you have any concern.

Currently, MacaActive is gaining worldwide attention as a safe, natural, and highly effective alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), since breast and ovarian cancer as well as heart diseases, blood clots and other side effects are associated with this treatment. Many health professionals are integrating MacaActive into their practices and promoting it as an excellent treatment for menopause symptoms.

There are great controversies regarding HRT. I, for one, am not fearful of the stuff, not in the least. The studies done so far really do not test the 'best' HRT, that of a plant-based estradiol type formulation. Most all of the testing (and fear) is regarding Premarin, the HRT gold standard for many years which is conjugated equine estrogen extracted from the urine of chained pregnant mare's urine.

Hepatitis B vaccines available in the United States are made in yeast cells using recombinant DNA technology. The vaccine does not contain any live components and cannot give a person hepatitis B. Hepatitis B vaccines have been shown to be very safe when given to infants, children or adults. More than 20 million persons have received hepatitis B vaccine in the United States. The most common side effects from hepatitis B vaccination are pain at the injection site and mild to moderate fever.

Patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism should use caution when using this medication. Patients with high blood pressure or a history of heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, or hyperthyroidism should be monitored. That is correct. The Concerta capsule is designed to release the medication without dissolving the capsule. The empty capsule passes through the digestive tract and out of the body without being digested.

Natural hormones are, in fact, bioidentical hormones. The fact that the bioidentical hormones come from natural plants (soy or yam plants) does not make them bioidentical. From there they are taken to a chemical plant where they are further processed into the bioidentical forms. They are further tested for bioidentical purity, so that when a compounding pharmacy receives these products they are ready to be compounded into different dosage forms.