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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), also known as vulvovaginal atrophy, is common among menopausal women. Learn more about GSM, relevant hormones and the importance of choosing the right base for compounding preparations.

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Sara Hover of PCCA's Clinical Services discusses medical treatment and management options for pharmacists helping patients whose health is challenged by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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In the first part of this article, Pamela, Nat, and Sara shined a light on new health risk information compounders should consider when providing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In this second part of the article, they dive deeper into the BHRT conversation, discussing compounded topical estrogen as an option.

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Compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is an important treatment option for women around the world. Colleagues and patients alike come to PCCA experts Pamela Smith, Nat Jones and Sara Hover for guidance. In this article, our three experts cover this all-too-important topic in the HRT conversation, on what current literature says about the usage of oral vs. topical estrogen discussion.

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PCCA launches an exciting new base at their 2019 International Seminar. Click here to learn all about it.

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Compounders who use progesterone in their formulations are faced with the question, "Should I used micronized or wettable progesterone?" With the help of PCCA's Clinical Services team, we're here to help guide you through making the best decision in specific situations.

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Compounding pharmacies have been using PCCA's VersaBase Cream for years. Today, we'd like to talk to you about VersaBase's incredible ability to assist in women's Hormone Replacement Therapy.

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PCCA's own Ranel Larsen of Clinical Services gives the low-down on our HRT Symposium. She has lots to say about how compounders use HRT to help patients around the globe. "It is the compounding industry’s biggest hormone replacement event," she says, "And this year was no exception.."

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Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a well-respected nutritionist and hormone research expert, and what she has to say might just change the way you think about the "cuddle chemical"--Oxytocin.