Menopause & Weight Gain: Estrogen’s Connection to GLP-1 Agonists
Menopause is a natural phase of life that often brings significant hormonal shifts. One of the most common challenges faced by women during this time is weight gain, which affects approximately 70% of menopausal women. Beyond aesthetics, this weight gain often correlates with changes in body composition, such as increased abdominal fat and reduced muscle mass, which carry broader health implications.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men: Testosterone Therapy
To a great degree, we are who we are because of the hormones produced in our body. From our sexuality to our physical and mental development to the state of our overall health, having our hormones working properly is vital. Hormones in the body act as a symphony — different hormones playing their own tune all together to achieve optimal health.
New Research Revelation: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for Postmenopausal Women
A new review published in JAMA on May 1, 2024, sheds light on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women, offering updated insights into its potential and risks.
CA Patient Guide to Erectile Dysfunction: Prescription & Supplements for ED
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) may be difficult to address for many men. Learn how our compounds could be the answer.
The Ultimate Compound Rx Guide: How California Practitioners Prescribe Compounded Medications
Compounding pharmacies play a critical role in healthcare, especially for patients in California with unique medical needs and conditions that are not responding to commercial, mass-produced drugs.
Embracing Innovation: Elevating Your Experience with Our New Pharmacy Software Upgrade
Our commitment to excellence in compounding and customer service has led us to an important decision – a system upgrade that’s set to redefine the way we operate and interact with both practitioners and patients.
Estrogen Deficiency and Mood Disorders: Unveiling the Connection for a Healthier Mind
Estrogen, a key hormone primarily associated with the female reproductive system and women’s health, plays a far-reaching role in the body, extending beyond its reproductive functions.
CA’s BHRT/Women’s Health Compounding Pharmacy
Women’s bodies go through unique changes and face specific health conditions that require creative approaches. That’s why a growing number of California’s women’s healthcare specialists are turning to ScriptWorks Pharmacy for compounded medications.
GLP-1 Drugs: Entering a New Era in the World of Weight Loss
The drug semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 receptor agonists. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, released in the gut in response to eating. Semaglutide was designed for type 2 diabetes and has shown great potential in helping patients with diabetes. These GLP-1 analogues revealed several effects, including slowing stomach emptying, acting on the brain to reduce appetite, and boosting insulin release, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. It may also result in reduced risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease in people who are obese or overweight.
Budesonide Nasal Inhalation Capsules: A Game Changer in Allergic Rhinitis and Nasal Congestion Therapy
In the quest for helping patients combat allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion, California practitioners have increasingly turned to an innovative approach: Budesonide nasal inhalation capsules. Widely prescribed by family practice doctors and ENT specialists, these capsules are gaining popularity due to the high level of patient satisfaction they’ve delivered.