Women take on many roles in our lives. Did you know that two out of every three caregivers in the United States are women? This means that they provide support to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities daily! This puts them at a greater risk for poor physical and mental health because they do not always have time for themselves. Preventative care is key in almost every disease and we are here to help!
Women face unique circumstances as they age and Bremo is here with you to meet them head on! Call us at 804-288-8361 ext 119 to schedule an appointment today!
Osteoporosis Screening
- Did you know that over 54 million Americans have low bone-density or Osteoporosis and about half of women 50+ will break a bone due to Osteoporosis?
- What is osteoporosis?
- Osteoporosis is a condition that causes weak or broken bones, commonly in post-menopausal women.
- What can we do to prevent osteoporosis?
- Fortunately, lifestyle changes including exercise and correct calcium intake can help prevent osteoporosis from occurring.
- A bone density scan at Bremo Pharmacy can help identify if you are at risk for, or already have, osteoporosis. Learn more here!
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
● Want to take the edge off of menopause?
– Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is a customized form of hormone therapy, designed to balance the hormones in your unique body.
● Menopause can be miserable. As you stop making hormones at normal levels, it can feel like your body has been thrown out of balance.
– You may experience poor concentration, memory lapses, lack of motivation, constant PMS, tension, mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability, unexplained crying, insomnia, and disturbed sleep. These are known as psychological symptoms.
– There are also physical symptoms. These include: weight gain, hot flashes, thinning scalp hair, increased facial hair, vaginal dryness/painful intercourse, frequent urinary tract infections, fibrocystic breasts, osteoporosis, night sweats, muscle aches, headaches, and fatigue.
- At Bremo, we offer individual consults, custom hormone doses and forms to make the process individualized to best serve you. To learn more about our services click here!
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/7facts-womens-health/index.html
