Dosage Guidelines

Before commencing treatment in women the levels of estradiol, progesterone, free and total testosterone, DHEA-sulfate, and FSH need to be determined to obtain a baseline. It is also a good idea to check cholesterol and TSH levels so that these can also be compared in the future. By combining this data with the patient condition, a starting formula is derived. As the optimal ratio of hormones and absorption rates will vary from person to person, this initial formula may need to be modified as treatment progresses.

Note that if a patient has taken synthetic HRT in the last four weeks, then blood results may be invalid. In this case stop synthetic HRT for 4 weeks; or start treatment based on symptoms alone.

For men, initial levels of both free and total Testosterone, DHEA, E2, Progesterone and PSA in blood are required to produce a base line. In addition a check of the prostate, cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and HDL levels are recommended.

As the first pharmacy to introduce bioidentical hormones into Australia, we have over 15 years of experience, a large treatment database of patients and acquired a high level of knowledge. Our pharmacists are able to help define start doses and advise on how to modify a dosage regime. This emphasizes the benefits of the co-operative Patient-Doctor-Pharmacist triad.