Introduction

Compounding for urology and urogynecology is the preparation of customized medications for conditions affecting the urinary tract, reproductive systems in men, as well as vulvar pain, pelvic floor disorders, and other issues that may affect women. For many of these conditions, medications that are found on the market may not be the best treatment options. Fortunately, your compounding pharmacist can prepare medications in a variety of different formulations to offer the best treatment for you.

 

How can compounds help?

Men requiring treatment for erectile dysfunction, benign prostate enlargement, prostate infections, bladder conditions, urinary tract infections, and/or peyronie’s disease, may not have the option to use medications that are readily available on the market. This is also true for women. Women who require treatment for vulvodynia (vulvar pain), bladder conditions, urinary tract infections, and/or symptoms of menopause may require specialized medications and/ or formulations that are not found available on the market. In any of these cases, your pharmacist can compound unique preparations designed specifically to meet your needs.

 

 

 

 

Reviewed: September 30, 2014

Updated: June 10, 2015

Reviewed by: Beth Bolt, RPh

Source: RxWiki

Managing Editor: Anyssa Garza, PharmD