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Estrogen Compounding

Meaning

Estrogen Compounding is the practice by a licensed pharmacist of creating a customized formulation of estrogen, often in combination with other hormones like progesterone or testosterone, to meet the unique and specific needs of an individual patient as prescribed by a healthcare provider. These custom preparations may involve different dosages, delivery methods such as creams, gels, or suppositories, or combinations of estrogen types, including estradiol, estrone, or estriol, which are not commercially available. This personalized approach aims to optimize hormonal balance and alleviate symptoms of menopause or other endocrine deficiencies with precision. It is a highly regulated practice intended to provide therapeutic options when standard FDA-approved drugs are unsuitable.