Estrogen Therapy: Compounded Alternatives to Estradiol Patches with Bryana Burken, PharmD, RPh
From Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution · 00:17:16
Show by Dr. Steven F. Hotze
What happens when you rely on estrogen therapy but suddenly can’t get your estradiol patch? Estrogen plays an important role far beyond reproductive health, supporting the brain, bones, cardiovascular and metabolic health, immune system, skin, fertility, and healthy aging. When estrogen levels decline, women may experience symptoms including hot flashes, brain fog, mood and sleep changes, skin changes, and changes in sexual health. In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, discusses the current estradiol patch shortage and options available for women who may be having difficulty filling their prescriptions. She explains how compounding pharmacies can provide individualized estrogen formulations and alternative delivery methods, including topical creams, vaginal options, sublingual tablets, and oral capsules. These customized options allow the dosage and delivery method to be tailored to each woman’s individual needs. A shortage doesn’t have to mean a gap in your hormone therapy. If you are unable to obtain your estrogen patch, do not stop or change your prescribed therapy on your own. Instead, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about available options and whether compounded estrogen may be appropriate for you. Understanding the role estrogen plays in your health and knowing your options can help you continue making informed decisions about your hormone health. For more information about Estrogen therapy, see our previous podcast, “Benefits of Estrogen Balancing for Healthspan with Bryana Burken, PharmD, RPh” here: https://youtu.be/xe2EC7HpzVc?si=zJKQA-TUiA0wan94 Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.
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