Andropause Cedar Compounding Pharmacy


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	ANDROPAUSE
	"Male Menopause"

RENEWING VITALITY THROUGH BALANCE
Though aging can't be halted, some of its effects are actually treatable. Recent research has identified a number of common physical and emotional symptoms experienced by aging men. Termed "andropause" or "male menopause," these symptoms are related to decreasing levels of testosterone or increasing levels of estrogen. The effects over a period of years can be numbers: decreased libido, impotence, decreased muscle mass and strength, osteoporosis, heart disease, stamina, sleep disorders, mood changes, depression and anxiety.

FINDING BALANCE
For andropausal men, treatment is necessary to restore strength, vitality and quality of life. This usually involves "rebalancing" the system with supplemental testosterone, most frequently through injection. Compounding can offer andropausal men other options.

STRENGTH VARIATIONS Supplementation of the basic natural hormone testosterone has shown to be an effective treatment foremost men experiencing andropause. Not all men are the same. The amount of testosterone necessary to help address the symptoms of a 230-lb. man differs from that required of a 160-lb. patient. The value of hormone replacement through pharmacy compounding is its ability to customize a therapy to fit your individual body and hormone levels. The result? Better accuracy and a healthier balance.

UNIQUE DOSAGE FORMS
Just as dosage strength can vary from patient to patient, so can the way it's best administered. While injection is probably the most common form of taking testosterone, it's not always the best option for everyone. Many now believe the most effective means of doing testosterone is topically, via creams, lotions, or gels that are applied directly to the skin. Another non-intrusive dosing is through flavored lozenges which dissolve in the mouth.
Working closely with a physician, a comounding pharmacist can develop a dosage form that works best for the patient.

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