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Bio-Identical Hormone Compounding
 Bio-Identical
Hormone compounding is used to supplement or replace hormones
missing from the human body. Bio-identical hormones have chemical
structures identical to what the body produces such as:
- progesterone
- estrogen
- testosterone
Hormone
therapy is prescribed by physicians and is used to relieve
the symptoms of:
- peri-menopause
- menopause
- andropause
Bio-Identical
hormones can be prepared in a variety of delivery forms
including:
- capsules
-
topical creams
- topical
gels
- suppositories
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What
are bioidentical hormones?
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Bioidentical hormones are absolutely indistinguishable from
the hormones produced in your body.
- Natural
refers to plant-derived. There are no plants that contain human
hormones. The plant must be modified in the lab to become bioidentical.
What
are my first steps?
- At Tache
Pharmacy, we work closely with our patients to provide personal
consults, saliva tests and specialty-compounded bioidentical
hormone products.
- It is
important to share your health concerns with your physician.
What is involved in
a personal consult?
- Each
session is conducted with a pharmacist specializing in BHRT
(bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) and lasts about an
hour
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A personal consult will cover an in-depth review of pertinent
medical history, past and current symptoms, assessment factors
and treatment goals.
How
do I make an appointment for a personal consult?
- To make
an appointment, please call us at (204) 233-3469.
What
is the wait time for an appointment?
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Since wait times for an appointment vary, it is advisable to
book at least one week in advance.
Where
do I go for saliva tests?
- Saliva
tests can be purchased directly at Tache Pharmacy.
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The test itself is performed at your home, after which point
you submit the results by mail to the laboratory.
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Results are sent back to us for analysis, usually within two
weeks.
What
do saliva tests and consults cost?
- Since
there are multiple varieties of saliva tests, costs vary.
- The
most common test for post-menopausal women is the basic female
panel, which costs $220 CDN + tax.
Are
saliva tests and consults covered by my health or insurance plan?
- At
present, saliva tests and consults are not generally covered
by health plans.
What
hormones do saliva tests consider?
- Since
there are multiple varieties of saliva tests, the hormones tested
vary.
- The
most common hormones tested include progesterone (P), testosterone
(T), estradiol (E2), DHEA-S (D) and cortisol (C).
- Others
include estriol (E3), Estrone (E1), dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OH P).
What
are normal saliva hormone ranges for males/females and certain
ages?
Since
hormone levels can vary among individuals based upon medical conditions,
age and multiple factors, it is advisable to make an appointment
for a personal consult to identify your present status and personal
treatment goals.
Do
I need a prescription?
- Yes.
In Canada, a prescription from a physician is required for bioidentical
hormones.
Where
do I fill prescriptions for bioidentical hormone compounds?
- Tache
Pharmacy is a specialty compounding pharmacy that prepares each
BHRT prescription specific to your needs.
Where
do I find a physician who will prescribe compounded bioidentical
hormones?
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Unfortunately, we cannot recommend a specific doctor to prescribe
for you.
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Any licensed and practicing physician may write a prescription
for bioidentical hormone compounds.
- At Tache
Pharmacy, our pharmacists who are specialists in BHRT often
work closely with physicians to recommend and monitor treatment
plans.
What
do I ask my physician if I want a prescription for bioidentical
hormones?
- Feel free
to give your physician our contact information.
I live outside of Winnipeg
but still need help - what can you recommend?
- Tache
Pharmacy is based in Winnipeg, but serves patients throughout
the province of Manitoba and Canada.
- In
special circumstances, personal consults can be conducted over
the phone.
- If
you have specific needs, please call us at (204) 233-3469.
Read more about Bio-Identical
Hormones:
Questions?
Contact us at (204)233-3469
or send our pharmacists your question:
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