The aging process is inevitable...
                Its changes don't have to be.

There are a variety of changes that occur as men age. Most of them are expected, and are simply attributed to the process of growing older. "I'm not as young as I used to be" becomes a familiar refrain. At some point - whether it's as a middle-aged male or a senior adult - the body just doesn't seem to work the way it used to.

Andropause therapy ~ renewing vitality through balance.

Though aging can't be halted, some of its effects are actually treatable. Recent research has identified a number of common physical and emotional symptoms experienced by aging men. Termed "andropause" or "malemenopause" these symptoms are related to decreasing levels of testosterone  or increasing levels of estrogen. The effects over a period of years can be numerous: decreased libido, impotence, decreased muscle mass and strength, osteoporosis, heart disease stamina, sleep disorders, mood changes,depression and anxiety.

Finding Balance

For andropausal men, treatment is necessary to restore strength, vitality,and quality of life,. This usually involves "rebalancing" the system with supplemental testosterone, most frequently through injection. But compounding can offer andropausal men other options. What is compounding? Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing custom medications for individual patients. In recent years, compounding has experienced a resurgence, as many physicians are working with pharmacists to provide their patients with the benefit of medications to certain needs.

Strength Variations

Supplementation of the basic natural hormone testosterone has shown to be aneffective treatment for most men experiencing andropause. But not all men arethe same. The amount of testosterone necessary to help address the symptoms of a230-pound man differs from that required of a 160-pound patient. The value of hormonereplacement tailored by Flourish Integrative Pharmacy is our ability to customize thetherapy to fit your individual body and hormone levels. The result? Better accuracy and healthier balance.

Unique Dosage Forms

Just as dosage strength can vary from patient to patients, so can the way it's best administered. While injection is probably the most common form of taking testosterone, it's not always the best option for everyone. Many now believe the most effective means of dosing testosterone is topically, viacreams, lotions or gels that are applied directly to the skin. Another non-intrusive dosing is through flavored lozenges which dissolve in the mouth.When complying with daily dosing is a problem, some physicians prefer to prescribe implantable pellets. These are administered every three to five monthsin a relatively simple office procedure. Working closely with a physician Flourish Integrative Pharmacy can develop a dosage form that works best for you.

Like aging itself, andropause is a common progression in the lives of most men ~But it's treatable.

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