Hormone Therapy

Maddox Drugs is now offering a consult service for Hormone Therapy and Vitality Management for women and men. Our process involves a team-based approach to discuss the latest available clinical information and the risks and benefits for each patient.

Why choose Hormone Therapy and Vitality Management at Maddox Drugs?

• Available for Men and Women
• We meet you where you are and personalize options for you
• Friendly staff available to answer your questions whether you are near or far from Toccoa
• Team of compounding staff, clinical pharmacist and physician hormone specialist
• Over 50 years of combined experience with hormone management
• Convenient telephone and video conference visits
• Our team understands the importance of working with your current providers

What is menopause?

Menopause is often thought of as simply being the time when a woman no longer has periods. In reality, menopause and perimenopause are a transition period in which the female ovaries decline, and eventually, stop producing female hormones. This can also happen abruptly with circumstances such as surgery, illness or due to certain medications. The average age of natural menopause is 51 years old, however, the perimenopause transition can begin in the mid-forties or earlier in some women. This imbalance can then cause a variety of symptoms and signs which are listed above.

What is andropause?

Andropause is the natural decline in male testosterone production that can occur naturally or in association with medical conditions, surgery, certain medications, and dietary / lifestyle choices. Testosterone may also simply be imbalanced at times associated with stress. This transition generally begins in the mid-forties for most men but can be earlier or later based on genetics and lifestyle. Men who experience andropause can experience a variety of symptoms which are listed above.

Call us at 706-886-3119 to get more information about our Hormone Team visits.

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Is this right for me?

Men and women may experience a decline in hormones associated with aging. This hormone imbalance may cause undesirable and uncomfortable symptoms for both men and women. The only way to know if hormone therapy is right for you is to consult with a provider and evaluate your medical history and symptoms.

Common Women's imbalance symptoms

• Change in menstrual cycle
• Hot flashes/night sweats
• Trouble sleeping
• Loss of libido
• Vaginal dryness
• Foggy thinking
• Mood swings
• Weight gain

Common Men's imbalance symptoms

• Low energy
• Low Libido
• Decreased muscle mass
• Weight gain in the upper-middle section
• Mood changes
• Trouble sleeping

How is bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) provided?

Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure as hormones made in the body. Compounded BHRT is created in personalized doses for each patient to meet their specific needs. This means each prescription is made for an individual patient which takes extra time.

BHRT is commonly provided in the following dosage forms depending on the needs of the patient:

• Dissolvable oral tablets
• Topical Cream
• Vaginal Creams
• Oral Capsules