Medicine notes
Read the prescription.
Understand routes, regulatory status and the role of each medicine before discussing a plan.
10 entries
How to read an HRT prescription before you pay
Seven details that turn a treatment offer into something you can understand.
FDA-approved or compounded HRT: a product-level check
What approval means, where compounding fits and which claims need closer reading.
HRT patches, pills and creams: compare the route
The delivery method affects the routine, the exposure and the questions to ask.
Progesterone notes: purpose, product and protection
Why a prescription may include a second hormone, and what to clarify about it.
Estradiol notes: one hormone, several kinds of treatment
Brand names and formats are clues, but the exact prescription tells the story.
Testosterone for women: an evidence and monitoring checklist
A narrower clinical question than the phrase hormone optimization suggests.
Nonhormonal menopause care: compare the evidence and the upkeep
An alternative can still need monitoring, follow-up and a clear symptom target.
Estradiol patch checklist: the box, the skin and the refill
The details to check when a patch lifts, irritates your skin or changes manufacturer.
Estradiol gel and spray: a household checklist
Keep the exact product directions, contact precautions and refill questions together.
Progesterone or progestin? Read the ingredient first
Similar hormone terms can describe different medicines and different jobs within a treatment plan.