Hormone Therapy & BHRT in Kelowna

What does BHRT mean?

BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical describes a hormone with the same molecular structure as one made by the body.

It does not mean a product must be compounded, is risk-free or is more effective than a standard medication.

Start with what has changed

Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes in sleep, periods and day-to-day comfort. These are worth discussing, but not every change is caused by hormones.

Your clinician considers the broader picture before recommending treatment, another kind of support or further assessment.

Your consultation and assessment

Bring your questions and a clear picture of what you want help with. Your prescriber reviews your health history, current medicines and the benefits and risks of the options.

Testing is arranged when clinically appropriate, not automatically as the same panel for everyone.

Standard medication or custom preparation?

Bioidentical hormones are available in manufactured medicines as well as compounded preparations. A custom preparation is not automatically the better choice.

Your prescriber and pharmacist consider whether an available medication meets your needs before discussing a specific reason for compounding.

Where the Kiwi pharmacy fits

When a compounded prescription is appropriate, our Kelowna lab can prepare the prescribed strength and form. Creams, capsules and troches, which are small dissolvable lozenges, are examples of preparation formats.

They are not interchangeable. Your pharmacist checks the prescription and explains its use, storage and refill arrangements privately.

Care beyond the prescription

Sleep, food, movement and stress matter too. The plan should fit your day-to-day life.

Ask which changes are worth focusing on and which questions belong with your clinician, pharmacist or another member of your care team.

Follow-up is part of the plan

The first prescription is not the end of the process. Your clinician reviews how things are going, checks for unwanted effects and reassesses whether treatment remains appropriate.

The pharmacy can help with medication questions and coordinate prescription changes with the prescriber.

Before you book

Ask the clinic which appointment fits your question, what the consultation costs and what to bring. If you already have a prescription and need help with a preparation, speak directly with the pharmacy.