Everything You Need To Know About Compounding Before, During and After Menopause

A Guide By Belmar Pharma Solutions

Maybe you heard about compounding pharmacies from a friend or read something online about compounding and so you may be wondering how these kinds of pharmacies can support you, especially as you move through the various milestones of menopause. We are here to help you by sharing how compounding enables you, with the help of your health care provider and pharmacist, to use customized medications that are designed to meet your body’s unique needs. Educating yourself as your body changes and trying to find solutions that help you feel better can be physically and emotionally daunting. If a doctor has prescribed a compounded medication or you’re wondering if compounding may be right for you, this guide can and will help you on your hormonal healthcare journey.  

What is Compounding?

Compounding pharmacies may combine, remix, or alter a medication’s active ingredients and additives in order to tailor it to the detailed specifications from your doctor. From there, your medication is then created under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist (found at Belmar Pharma Solutions for example) and can be compounded in many forms from capsules and topical creams to pellet implants which are often used for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) which are both commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms.

The History of Compounding

Although it’s hard to identify the exact origins of compounding, ancient societies were known to combine different types of botanical and organic substances to treat a variety of maladies. Jump ahead to the early 1900’s, the majority of all medications were still the result of pharmaceutical compounding. However, as the 20th century progressed, the need for compounding pharmacies diminished due to the advent of mass drug manufacturing. Today, compounding pharmacies address hormone replacement therapy, thyroid and autoimmune issues, sexual wellness, dermatology, and brain, sleep, and mind support which can be singular issues or symptoms of menopause, These pharmacies are particularly helpful if you, the patient, have allergies or sensitivities to the ingredients in your medication.  

Compounding is Personalized for You

Talking with your doctor about your specific needs and working with a specialized compounding pharmacy to fill prescriptions can help you better understand your body’s special chemistry. As you move through pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, you and your healthcare team can identify your best medication solutions. The following factors may be a reason why your physician prefers prescribing a compounded medication:   A patient is allergic to certain preservatives, dyes, or binders in mass-manufactured medications.A patient’s treatment requires customized dosage strengths.When patients have trouble swallowing pills, a compounding pharmacy can put the medication in an oral suspension, topical, or another form that makes it easier to take.

Why Choose Belmar Pharma Solutions As Your Compounding Pharmacy?

Belmar Pharma Solutions recognizes that healthcare is self-care and wants to be your trusted resource for personalized menopausal relief and will do so through quality compounding and effective communication between practitioners, pharmacists, and patients where the goal, always, is to ensure the best outcome for each patient.   Dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, Belmar Pharma Solutions is one of only a few companies in the United States that operates both traditional compounding 503A pharmacies, which are regulated by the state board of pharmacy, and 503B practitioner office-use compounding pharmacies, which are regulated by the FDA. As your trusted partner, the pharmacists and health care professionals at Belmar Pharma Solutions believe in empowering you with facts while safely helping you reclaim your well-being.