Hormone Therapy for Women
Hormones play a vital role in a woman’s health and well-being at every stage of life. From the teenage years through menopause and beyond, shifts in hormone levels can impact mood, energy, metabolism, sexual health, and overall quality of life. At Las Colinas Pharmacy in Irving, TX, we specialize in customized hormone therapy for women, offering personalized solutions designed to restore balance and support long-term wellness.
Understanding Hormone Changes in Women
As women age, natural hormone production—particularly estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone declines. This hormonal shift can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disturbances
- Vaginal dryness or discomfort
- Mood swings and irritability
- Loss of libido
- Fatigue and low energy
- Brain fog or memory concerns
- Weight gain and changes in body composition
These changes can begin gradually, often during perimenopause, and may continue into menopause and post-menopause. Hormone fluctuations can also affect younger women experiencing conditions such as irregular cycles, PMS, PCOS, or post-pregnancy changes.
Why Bioidentical Hormones?
At Las Colinas Pharmacy, we prepare bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) using hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. Because they are structurally the same, bioidentical hormones interact with the body’s receptors more naturally, similar to a key fitting perfectly into a lock.
Unlike some synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormone therapy can be customized in strength, dosage form, and delivery method to match each woman’s unique needs.
What does current research and Science say about the Safety of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy?
An emerging body of evidence, dating back to the 1080’s through today, suggesting hormone therapy (including Bio-Identical Hormone therapy) reduces the risks of a variety of safety and health issues in women. The most important of which are:
- 50% reduction in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
- Significant reduction in risk of hip fracture
- 20% reduction in risk of Breast Cancer, even with use after breast cancer treatment
- 79% reduction in risk of Neurodegenerative diseases like Dementia, MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s.
- Women on hormone therapy live an average of 3-4 years longer with better quality of life
(studies available upon request)
Personalized Care with Advanced Tools
Every woman’s hormone journey is different. That’s why we use advanced evaluation software and a thorough assessment process that considers:
- Your medical history
- Current hormone levels through lab testing
- Description of signs and symptoms
- Lifestyle and overall wellness goals
Working together with you and your healthcare provider, our pharmacists can prepare a suggested customized hormone therapy plan in the most appropriate form, whether that’s a capsule, cream, injectable, gel, troche, or vaginal suppository.
We can order serum labs for our patients for initial evaluation or follow-up eval depending on patient and prescribing practitioner preferences. We typically recommend follow-up testing and symptom monitoring after several months of therapy to ensure your treatment is working effectively and to make adjustments if needed.
Hormone Therapy Throughout a Woman’s Life
Hormone therapy isn’t only for menopause. Women may benefit from customized hormone therapy at many different ages and life stages, including:
- Reproductive years – to help address PMS, irregular cycles, or hormone-related conditions such as PCOS.
- Post-pregnancy – to help restore hormonal balance after childbirth.
- Perimenopause and menopause – to manage hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep concerns.
- Post-menopause and beyond – to support long-term wellness and quality of life.
A Partner in Your Hormone Health
At Las Colinas Pharmacy, we’ve been leaders in hormone compounding for decades, developing some of the earliest transdermal hormone therapies in the United States. Our pharmacists are nationally recognized experts in women’s health and hormone therapy, and we are committed to delivering high-quality compounded medications backed by science, experience, and compassion.
Additional Information
Interested in learning more about customized hormone therapy for women?
Speak with your healthcare provider about whether compounded hormones may be right for you, or contact Las Colinas Pharmacy to explore your options.