Other Solutions
Pregnancy
Adequate amounts of progesterone are crucial to a woman who is trying to become pregnant. 
Progesterone actually prepares the uterine wall for implantation of the fertilized egg. Insufficient levels of progesterone, or if it is produced for too little time, can mean the egg cannot survive inside the hostile uterine lining.
Androgen may increase energy and decrease fatigue. They help in maintaining erectile function and normal sex drive and they are instrumental in increasing the strength of all structural tissues- skin, bone, muscles, and heart. Men make more testosterone than women, accounting for their greater muscle and bone mass. A proper balance of the androgen hormones also helps prevent depression and mental fatigue. Therefore an imbalance can be critical.
We work closely with a variety of OB-GYN's and women's health specialists in the area.
Hormone Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is most often used to address the physiological changes a woman encounters as she approaches and progresses through menopause. However, hormone treatment may also be used to help menstrual cramps, infertility, irregular periods, endometriosis, fibrocystic breasts and in men, the symptoms of andropause. ScriptWorks works alongside your health professional to create a solution for your specific needs, for your current life-stage. We can administer a non-invasive saliva test or order a simple blood test to determine your deficiencies and help you on your path back to feeling like yourself again. Ask your doctor if Hormone Replacement Therapy is right for you.
Solutions for Women
Menopause
Production of progesterone drops dramatically at menopause. This decrease in progesterone levels often contributes to the estrogen dominant symptoms observed in menopause. Symptoms of progesterone deficiency parallel those of excess estrogen.
The most common symptoms include:
| • Loss of sex drive • Sleep difficulty • Depression • Fatigue • Foggy thinking |
• Fibrocystic breasts • Headaches • Irritability • Memory loss • Fluid retention |
Normalizing the balance between progesterone and estrogens is essential to treating menopause and perimenopause.
Studies have shown that there are progesterone can be involved in new bone formation as well. Bone mineral density can be increased with progesterone therapy and thereby produce an increase in physical activity, relief of bone pain, and fracture prevention in women.Micronized Progesterone
Micronized Progesterone, or Natural Progesterone, is compounded in several dosage forms at ScriptWorks. We commonly compound this progesterone into topical creams or gels, which are electronically mixed and milled to ensure a pharmaceutically therapeutic product. Equipment and expertise to mix topical dosage forms like this are rarely found in pharmacies. Other dosage forms and combinations are also available.
Estrogens
Estrogen is not one hormone, but a group of similar hormones with varying degrees of activity. The three most important hormones are Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2) and Estriol (E3). These hormones are commonly found in the body in a 10% estrone, 10% estradiol, and an 80% estriol ratio. The popular compounded formula Tri-Est, mimics this ratio. Many physicians prefer Bi-Est, which omits the estrone and can be compounded in various ratios. ScriptWorks can compound many different combinations of estrogens. It is important to note that everyone is different therefore, one basic dose will not work for everyone.
Getting Started
If you feel that you may benefit from a custom compounding solution, please contact us today. We will start by scheduling a personalized consultation and suggesting a non-invasive saliva test.
Saliva testing is a convenient, inexpensive, and accurate means of testing steroid hormones. Scientific studies have shown a strong correlation between steroid hormone levels in saliva and the amount of hormone in the blood that is active. Saliva testing can be done anywhere anytime. In addition, hormones in saliva are exceptionally stable and can be stored at room temperature for up to a week without affecting the accuracy of the result.
For more infomation and a 'how to' video about saliva testing visit ZRT Laboratory.
