Explore a curated collection of books covering hormone health, bioidentical hormone replacement, progesterone, thyroid disorders, cortisol and adrenal health, testosterone, and men’s and women’s wellness. This reading list from PCCA offers additional educational resources for patients and providers interested in learning more about hormone-related care.

This peer-reviewed study examines the efficacy and tolerability of compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Participants reported significant reductions in symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, foggy thinking, and mood swings after beginning compounded BHRT. The study also compares reported symptom relief and side effects with previously used commercially available hormone products.

Learn more about low-dose naltrexone (LDN), an off-label medication that may be considered as part of an individualized approach to autoimmune thyroid disease. This presentation explores LDN’s proposed anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects, along with its use in compounded therapy.

Explore the research behind saliva testing for hormone levels, including how it compares with traditional blood testing and why it may be useful for measuring certain hormones. This resource from ZRT Laboratory also explains the importance of testing methods and assay sensitivity in producing reliable results.

Co-authored by Lima’s Pharmacy owner and compounding pharmacist Ramona Lima, this published case study explores the use of a customized estriol vaginal ointment for a postmenopausal patient experiencing vaginal dryness, irritation, pain, and other vulvovaginal symptoms.