Testosterone Therapy for Late-Onset Hypogonadism: A Clinical, Biological, and Analytical Approach Using Compounded Testosterone 0.5-20% Topical Gels.

Testosterone is integral to men's sexual and overall health, but there is a gradual decline in the ageing male. The topical administration of testosterone is a valuable option as a supplement (replacement) therapy to alleviate hypogonadal symptoms. The clinical efficacy of a compounded testosterone 5% topical gel was assessed retrospectively in a male patient in his seventies by evaluating the laboratory testing of the serum total testosterone and the results of a validated androgen deficiency questionnaire.

Hormone Treatment Options for Males: What to do for Men with Low Testosterone.

Male hypogonadism is a condition that is receiving increasing medical scrutiny, resulting in research producing results favorable to the consideration of maintaining physiological levels of testosterone. As healthcare professionals interested in the health and welfare of a significant portion of the population, surely compounding pharmacists are interested in what can be done for men with this condition to help these patients improve their quality of life and long-term health. This article discusses the various ways that men's testosterone levels can be raised and provides insight into the importance of androgen-estrogen balance.

Treatment Options for Male Hypogonadism.

Male hypogonadism is a common condition widely associated with the aging process. Understanding of this condition is continuing to grow as new information is available. Pharmacists are in a very unique position to work with patients and physicians in achieving better diagnosis and treatment plans for the hundreds of thousands of men in the U.

Establishing a Rationale for Compounding Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Why compound bioidentical hormones? Are there no similar commercial products? What is unique about the options compounding pharmacists offer compared with what is out in the marketplace? These are questions that physicians and other practitioners are asking, and it is very important that we have intelligent, well-thought answers when we respond. Times have changed, and the challenges we face today in marketing our compounded therapies are not the same as those of twenty years ago. Premarin is no longer at the top of the heap, and there are topical, commercial products that contain bioidentical estradiol, and capsules that contain the same progesterone that we use.

Major Study Affirming the Relative Safety of Testosterone-replacement Therapy.

Between warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and many articles being published with the consensus that testosterone-replacement therapy had an increased cardiovascular risks in men, thereby questioning the relative safety of the therapy, the needs of hypogonadal (low testosterone) men, who also present with symptoms related to this condition, are much less likely to receive a treatment that can significantly improve their quality of life.

Establishing a Rationale for Compounding Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Why compound bioidentical hormones? Are there no similar commercial products? What is unique about the options compounding pharmacists offer compared with what is out in the marketplace? These are questions that physicians and other practitioners are asking, and it is very important that we have intelligent, well-thought answers when we respond. Times have changed, and the challenges we face today in marketing our compounded therapies are not the same as those of twenty years ago. Premarin is no longer at the top of the heap, and there are topical, commercial products that contain bioidentical estradiol, and capsules that contain the same progesterone that we use.

Compounding Opportunities in Urology.

There are a lot of options that pharmacists, including compounding pharmacists, can offer urologists to assist their patients. Compounding pharmacists are in a great position to offer unique, effective preparations for many of the conditions urologists treat on a daily basis. It would be well worth the time to learn a little about the conditions these specialists treat and become familiar with what you can offer.

Estradiol: THE EMERGING EVIDENCE FOR A PROTECTIVE ROLE AGAINST INSULIN RESISTANCE AND OBESITY.

Estrogen therapy is a well-known and commonly used symptomatic treatment of hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness associated with menopause. The most active estrogen, estradiol, is also understood to have a protective effect against osteoporosis. Like many hormones, though, estradiol has many roles in the body, both in males and females, and studies of these roles continue to emerge.

Treatment options for male hypogonadism.

Male hypogonadism is a common condition widely associated with the aging process. Understanding of this condition is continuing to grow as new information is available. Pharmacists are in a very unique position to work with patients and physicians in achieving better diagnosis and treatment plans for the hundreds of thousands of men in the U.

Hormonal influences in prostate cancer: an update of a complex subject.

Pharmacists who are involved with patients and physicians have a tremendous opportunity to serve in the realm of prostate cancer, and there are numerous compounding opportunities. For example, compounded testosterone gels can help keep testosterone levels in the mid to upper range with proper dosing and patient counseling. Also, estradiol levels can be held in check or lowered by compounding aromatase-inhibitors such as anastrazole or letrazole into the lower doses that men require, rather than their more potent versions for female patients.

Providing consultation services for wellness issues related to excercise, weight management, and nutritional support: key lifestyle modifications for healthier aging.

This article discusses the importance of compounding pharmacies offering consultation services to patients, specifically in the areas of exercise, weight management, and nutritional support. With approximately two-thirds of the adult U.S.

Low testosterone in older men: a discussion and review of literature on health consequences of hypogonadism in the aging male.

We have learned a great deal about testosterone over a long period of time and are familiar with its role in sexual function, libido, muscle strength/tone, erythropoiesis, and bone mineral density. What we are less familiar with are the consequences of low testosterone-hypogonadism-as it relates to the Metabolic Syndrome, and the strong association with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is clear that many medical researchers have taken a strong interest and are finding significant data in hypogonadism as it affects certain comorbid conditions.

Hormone treatment options for males: what to do for men with low testosterone.

Male hypogonadism is a condition that is receiving increasing medical scrutiny, resulting in research producing results favorable to the consideration of maintaining physiological levels of testosterone. As healthcare professionals interested in the health and welfare of a significant portion of the population, surely compounding pharmacists are interested in what can be done for men with this condition to help these patients improve their quality of life and long-term health. This article discussed the various ways that men's testosterone levels can be raised and provides insight into the importance of androgen-estrogen balance.