What is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?
The ability of the human body to produce hormones can decline and become imbalanced with age. Surgical procedures and long periods of stress can cause hormones to become unstable as well. However, the body’s need for hormones still remains. Hormone replacement can be used to help maintain the proper functioning of the body.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, or BHRT, can restore a hormone balance by using plant-derived hormone precursors that have been modified to become structurally identical to what the human body makes. These hormones include estrogens, progesterone, and the androgens (i.e., testosterone and DHEA). Each hormone has a multitude of functions in the body. Some of these include helping with memory, promoting weight loss/gain, improving sleep, increasing energy levels, raising libido, regulating body temperature, and maintaining moisture in the skin. Finding the right balance of these hormones for each woman is essential for optimal benefits.
Getting Started
Steps in our Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Program
Saliva Test
Purchase a take-home saliva testing kit from any of our Hawthorne Pharmacy locations. Use the at-home testing kit to gather a sample and ship it to our testing partner.
Evaluation & Schedule
Fill out our questionnaire to help us learn more about your history and goals. Once we have your evaluation and saliva test kit results, we can schedule a consultation.
Consultation
Schedule an initial consultation with our pharmacist to review your results. Establish your individual goals and build a plan with our pharmacist. We'll confirm this plan with your doctor.
Start Therapy
Start your hormone replacement therapy and schedule your 12-week follow-up with your consultant.
Meet our Specialist
Dr. Carrie Brown, PharmD
Dr. Brown is a highly skilled and dedicated pharmacist specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). She has been on the Hawthorne team since 2016, starting as a student. She completed her PGY1 residency with Hawthorne Pharmacy upon graduation, after which she became a pharmacist with the company. Through her professional journey, she honed her expertise in BHRT and committed herself to providing top-notch, comprehensive care to her patients.
Background
Dr. Brown holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy from South University. She has completed multiple educational courses since graduation in the field of BHRT and has received an HRT Compounding Specialist designation from the Professional Compounding Centers of America. Her commitment to ongoing education and staying abreast of the latest developments in the field ensures that her patients receive the most effective and up-to-date care.
Approach
Dr. Brown approaches her work focusing on functionality, aiming to set actionable and attainable patient goals. Her method involves educating and empowering patients to participate actively in their healthcare. This, coupled with her goal of providing customized treatment plans, ensures each of her patients receives the individualized solutions they expect and deserve when they use Hawthorne Pharmacy.
If you’re interested in learning more, reach out, and we’ll be happy to help.
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