The Natural Hormone Experts

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the Natural Hormone experts W omen s Health A M E R I C A Restore ® Clinical Services Madison Pharmacy Associates, LLC Madison Biodiagnostics Laboratory

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Convenient, catalog contains descriptions of the wide variety of products and services offered to patients and healthcare providers from Women's Health America. Covers: Restore Program, Membership Program, Testing, Compounded Prescriptions, popular over-the-counter creams and supplements, educational materials, and dosage forms.

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the Natural Hormone experts

Women’s HealthA M E R I C A

Restore® Clinical Services

Madison Pharmacy Associates, LLC

Madison Biodiagnostics Laboratory

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Welcome to Women’s Health AmericaWe started our company nearly thirty years ago

when little was known about hormone imbalance. Back then, symptoms associated with PMS were

frequently ascribed to other causes or were thought to be “all in your head.” As we listened to women and categorized symptoms, we discovered patterns that led us to research underlying hormone imbal-ances and formulate natural, bioidentical prescrip-tions to restore balance.

The results were astounding!We had no idea that what we were doing would become an international business. We simply listened to the needs of one woman and another and another and another—responding just as we do today, one woman at a time. Word spread and before we knew it, we had worked with more than 10,000 physicians and 300,000 women and had become the nation’s bioidentical (natural) hormone experts, specializing in personalized prescription care.

We have maintained that position by combining what we learned about women’s needs with scientific research and technology. The result? Innovative products and programs designed to restore balance on an individual basis, naturally and precisely. Our comprehensive line of high quality, over-the-counter health and personal care products compliments our hand-compounded prescription formulas. And we still listen and respond—one woman at a time.

We are glad you found us and look forward to serving you.

In good health,

Marla Ahlgrimm, Registered PharmacistFounder and CEO

Women’s Health America, Inc. Madison Pharmacy Associates, LLCPO Box 2596901289 Deming Way Madison, WI 53725-9690Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm CSTphone: 800.558.7046 fax: 888.898.7412 www.womenshealth.com

“I just wanted to let you know

how much I appreciate the

personal care you give and all

the work you and the others at

Women’s Health America do

on behalf of women’s health.

It’s making a very big differ-

ence in my life.”

—LaVonne

Women’s HealthA M E R I C A

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Since the

first woman

suffering from

premenstrual syndrome

walked through our doors

in 1979, our mission has

been one thing and one

thing only—to provide

women with options

for supporting healthy

hormonal balance and

promoting health and

wellness for the rest of

their lives—

one woman at a time.

CONTENTSOur Products and Services ............................................................................ 2

Self-Care ...................................................................................................... 4

Women’s Health America Top Products ............................................................5

Special Services ..............................................................................................8

When Self-Care is Not Enough .......................................................................10

Specialized Pharmacy Services ......................................................................12

Feel Like Yourself Again with Restore® ......................................................... 14

Education .................................................................................................. 16

Copyright © Women’s Health America, Inc., 2009. All rights reserved. Material is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease and has not been evaluated by the FDA. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with questions or before undertaking any diet, exercise, or other health program.

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Our Products and ServicesWHA Top TenOur Products and Services

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c SELF-CARE SOLUTIONS

The foundation of good health starts with self-care. Our clinically tested, proprietary formulas are designed specifically for women concerned with PMS, perimenopause and menopause. They include ProCycle® nutritional formulas, Restore® BioBalance for individual bone loss assessment and management, AMAVI™ and DermaFex® advanced therapeutic skin care. We also offer a full line of nutritional supplements and unique women’s health products.

c INDIVIDUALLY COMPOUNDED PRESCRIPTIONS

Our specialized PCAB Accredited pharmacy, Madison Pharmacy Associates, can fill any prescription, including even-release oral tablets, sublingual tablets, topical gels and creams and patches. We specialize in personalized, low-dose hormone therapy using only natural (bioidentical) hormones. Madison Pharmacy Associates tests the quality of prescriptions using sensitive HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) to assure the prescription you receive is exactly what your doctor prescribed.

Our Products & Services

Women’s Health America was first in the United States to:

· IdentifyPMS.

· UsenaturalprogesteronetherapytomanagePMS.

· Educatewomenabouttheimportanceof diet,lifestyleandsupplementationoptions

forhormonebalance.

· Createacontinuumofcarethatstartswitheducationandself-careandincludeslowesteffectivedoseprescriptiontherapyonly

whenitisneeded.

· Recognizeanduseacasemanagement approachforidentifyingandmanaging thehormonaltransitionsawoman experiencesthroughlife.

· Combinediagnostictestingwith customizedhormonetherapy, introducingindividualized treatmentandpavingtheway forthecurrenttrendtoward lowesteffectivedose.

· Developinnovative dosageformsfornatural hormonemedication.

· Createafreeeducational resourceforwomen experiencingPMS.

· Offerfreefollow-up hormoneandboneloss testingforhormone therapypatients.

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c RESTOREMD®.COM: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REFERRAL RESOURCE

If you’re looking for a healthcare provider to help you manage symptoms of hormone imbalance so you can feel like yourself again, our online referral resource is a great place to start! Log in at www.RestoreMD.com to answer a few simple questions and one of our Patient Care Coordinators will be happy to assist you in finding a Restore® Program provider in your area.

c RESTORE® TESTING & SCREENING

Our full line of laboratory services includes saliva testing for hormone levels, urine testing for rate of bone loss and blood spot testing for thyroid imbalance. These tests help assure that the dosage strength and form of each patient’s hormone therapy delivers supplemental hormones in the exact amount needed, without over dosing or under dosing.

c RESTORE® MANAGEMENT & MONITORING

Our innovative Restore® program takes the guesswork out of natural, bioidentical hormone therapy by integrating the very latest in leading laboratory technology and pharmaceutical science while maintaining the traditional healthcare values of listening and responding to your individual needs.

Restore® brings together a collaborative team of registered nurses, health educators and registered pharmacists to work with you and your healthcare provider in monitoring hormone levels and rate of bone loss. This allows successful management of even the most challenging cases of hormone imbalance associated with PMS, perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

c EDUCATION

Women’s Health America provides the most current women’s healthcare information at www.womenshealth.com through website articles, online mini-courses and an electronic newsletter. Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph., Women’s Health America Founder and CEO, is available to answer your specific questions online at Ask Marla. Our Health Library has many articles of interest and our Book Store carries recommended books, including The HRT Solution and Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome, co-authored by Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.

c CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT CARE COORDINATION, AND RESTORE® HEALTH EDUCATION

Expert Customer Service Representatives, Patient Care Coordinators, Restore® Clinical Services Specialists and Registered Pharmacists are available to answer your questions and assist you in ordering. No question is too big or too small—we’ll always help you find the answer.

c ENJOY THE BENEFITS — AND SAVINGS — OF A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS® MEMBERSHIP

In addition to one free compounded prescription and product per year, Circle of Friends® members save up to $200 a year with a 20% discount on most compounded prescriptions and products, as well as shipping. www.womenshealth.com.

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GOOD HEALTH STARTS WITH SELF-CAREEach of our over-the-counter, specialty self-care formulas is based on scientific

research and years of listening to the needs of women just like you.

c PROCYCLE® MULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS

Every woman should be taking one of our ProCycle® multi-vitamin/mineral supplements—clinically tested formulas for women concerned with managing symptoms of PMS, perimenopause and menopause.

c RESTORE® NUTRIBALANCE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Whatever your health concerns—hot flashes, mood swings, aching joints, breast health, memory and more—we have specialized formulas that offer the nutritional support you need.

c RESTORE® BIOBALANCE PERSONAL CARE AND TESTING

From transdermal creams for supporting hormone balance to test kits for bone loss analysis, our Restore® BioBalance line is focused on helping you achieve optimal health through hormone balance.

c DERMAFEx® THERAPEUTIC SkIN CAREGet prescription results without a prescription. Whether you are concerned with reducing the appearance of fine lines, eliminating adult onset acne, or maintaining beautiful, healthy skin, our specialty skin care formulas contain patented, age-defying ingredients to keep you looking your very best.

Self-Care

Women’s Health America’s Continuum of Care

· Educationallowseverywomantomakethebesthealthcarechoicesforherselfasauniqueindividual.

· Goodhealthstartswithself-care,whichincludeslifestyle,exercise,diet,nutritionandpersonalcareproductsformulatedjustforyou.

· Testinghelpswomenunderstandtheiruniquehormonalprofileandisessentialformonitoringresultsofprescriptionandnon-prescriptionintervention.

· Whenself-careisnotenough,prescriptioncareshouldbecustomizedforeachindividual,usinglow-dose,bioidentical(natural)hormones.

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Your mothers, daughters and friends know about these top specialty formulas. Shouldn’t you?

ProCycle® PMS multi-vitamin/mineral formula

ProCycle® Gold multi-vitamin/mineral formula

65% of the women we talk with say they are able to significantly improve symptoms of PMS by making changes in diet and lifestyle and supplementing with ProCycle®.

Choose ProCycle® PMS Formula if your symp-toms are primarily those of PMS: water retention, headaches, energy depletion, stress, chocolate or alcohol crav-ings, irritability,

mood changes, crying for no reason, mental confusion, breast tenderness, or weight gain. Our clinically tested PMS formula has the B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, vitamin E, chromium, and other nutrients you need, in the amount you need, to support hormone balance for symptom relief.120 tablets $17.95* • Member price $14.36*

Choose ProCycle® Gold Menopause Formula when symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, fatigue, urinary incontinence, memory loss and other symptoms of menopause, or if osteoporosis and cardio-vascular health are concerns. Our clinically tested ProCycle® Gold is a complete vitamin and mineral supplement with the ratio of magnesium to calcium you need for proper bone health. It contains the recommended daily allowance of calcium as well as complete B-complex vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, antioxidants and boron.120 tablets $17.95* • Member price $14.36*

Natural Progesterone Cream

Each ounce of our transdermal moisture cream contains 480 mg of natural progesterone USP as recommended by Dr. John R. Lee, an acknowledged

international authority and pioneer in natural hormone balance.2 oz. tube $28.80* • Member price $23.05*

Vaginal Moisturizing Therapy

As many as half of the 40-million perimenopausal and postmenopausal women in the United States suffer from vaginal discomfort. You don’t have to be one of them! Our advanced moisturizing cream for

vaginal dryness contains plant estrogens to support the health and comfort of vaginal tissue as estrogen levels decline with age. 2 oz. tube $27.90* • Member price $21.55*

Self-Care Women’s Health America’s Top Products

*Prices subject to change without notice.

SAVE on ProCycle® each month with Auto Ship. See page 9 for details.

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Daily Renewal Facial Moisturizer with WGP® 3-6 B-Glucan and Coenzyme Q-10

This advanced renewing cream combines antioxidant vitamins A, E and C and coenzyme Q-10 with WGP® 3-6 B-Glucan (beta 1, 3/1, 6 glucan) to encourage self-healing, rejuvenation and reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Daily use helps protect against UVA sun damage and premature skin aging for a healthier, more youthful complexion.28 ml pump bottle $15.95* • Member price $12.76*

Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizerwith Matrixyl® 3000, WGP® 3-6 B-Glucan and Liposomal Matrix Delivery™

Wake up to smoother, visibly younger-looking skin. A 1999 study revealed that Matrixyl produced “a highly significant reduction in deep and moderate wrinkles” in up to 68% of participants. Our formula combines Matrixyl with immune-strengthening beta glucan, a powerful combination that helps stimulate collagen and elastin, repair damaged skin and reduce the visible signs of aging as you sleep. Experience the miracle of Matrixyl—as effective as Retinol without skin irritation!28 ml. pump bottle $34.95* • Member price $27.96*

Instant Face Lift with WGP® 3-6 B-Glucan and Coenzyme Q-10

Our patented face lift system works instantly and lasts 8 to 10 hours. Active ingredients lift, smooth and reduce puffiness around the eyes without flaking, crumbling, or feeling tight. Powerful beta glucan helps mobilize immune cells to renew and rejuve-nate delicate skin while protecting from sun and environmental damage. You’ll see the difference!28 ml. pump bottle $24.95* • Member price $19.96*

Acne Gelwith WGP® 3-6 B-Glucan and Liposomal Matrix Delivery™

Our proprietary LMD speeds salicylic acid, patented beta 1, 3/1, 6 glucan and olive leaf extract to where they are needed most. This unique combination of immune boosting, healing ingredients work together to im-mediately begin reducing redness, irritation and swelling and help prevent future break-outs. You’ll use so little, it will seem like it lasts forever.14 ml. tube $19.95* • Member price $15.96*

DermaFex® Gentle Facial CleanserWater-soluble olive oil is the secret to this natural and truly gentle cleanser that works without sodium laurel sulfate. DermaFex Facial Cleanser nourishes your skin while gently removing dirt and make-up without harsh chemicals or soap residue. 2 - 28 ml. pump bottle -- $8.95*

DermaFex® Therapeutic Skin Care

*Prices subject to change without notice.

Save money and see even better results with our complete three-in-one Acne System:

• 28 ml. Gentle Facial Cleanser• 28 ml. Daily Renewal Facial Moisturizer• 14 ml. Acne Gel

A $42.85 value—ONLY $29.95!Complete Acne System in a convenient travel pouch $29.95

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For a complete listing of our self-care products, visit www.womenshealth.com

Bone Health KitBone loss can begin as early as age 30 due to inadequate calcium intake, lack of exercise, diet, alcohol, smoking, stress, some medications, or a family history of

osteoporosis. Early detection is important in establishing preventive measures.

Our test is a simple, convenient and cost effective way to measure the NTx molecule, an indicator of how fast you are losing bone mass. This kit contains everything you need to collect a urine sample in the privacy of your own home and send it to our lab for analysis. A report and self-care recommendations will be sent to you. kit and report • $59.95*

Stunned By Rate Of Bone Loss

“At age 40, I was stunned to learn I was losing bone mass at more than twice the normal

rate—what you would expect to see in a 60- or 70-year-old woman! The health educators at Women’s Health America advised me to

increase my nutritional supplements and my exercise. Three months later, I repeated the

test and saw dramatic improvement.”

— Lorena, Nurse Practitioner

Extreme Results!

I have never had such wonderful and satisfying results from an acne treatment. I saw extreme results overnight ... even better than I had on a prescribed regimen.

—Liz, Phoenix

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AMAVISkinCare to Fall in Love With!

AMAVI skincare products combine luxurious cosmeceuticals with revolutionary science to provide the best skincare the world has to offer.

The secret behind our exciting line is our revolutionary delivery system, Nanochem,™ which quickly carries key ingredients into the deep layers of your skin where wrinkles form.

AMAVI’s ingredients work at a higher level of potency, effectively balancing and re-hydrating your skin, increasing collagen production and leaving your skin looking and feeling healthier and more radiant.

To learn more about our growing line of AMAVI products,

or to order, call 800-558-7046 or visit our website at

www.womenshealth.com

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Save up to $200 per year on your prescriptions, vitamins and personal care products

CIRCLe oF FRIeNDS®

MeMBeRSHIP makes it easy to save…You will save on prescriptions and over-the-counter health products AND receive the latest health education news.

The cost is low—just $29.95 per year. The value is extraordinary— you can save up to $200 per year on prescriptions and other products. And you’ll be among the first to know about our newest innovations in women’s healthcare.

MEMBER BENEFITS

SAVE 20% on compounded prescriptions and over-the-counter health products all year long! (Limited exclusions apply.)

RECEIVE one FREE new prescription or prescription refill valued up to $50.

CHOOSE one FREE over the counter item from six of our most popular products —a $19.95 value.

SAVE 50% on standard shipping and handling. (Test kits excluded.)

SAVE $20.00 on a Restore® BioBalance Bone Loss Analysis to determine rate of bone loss. (A $59.95 value for $39.95.)

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AUTo SHIP refills your order automatically EVERY month!It’s easy. It’s convenient. It saves you money!

With AUTO SHIP you’ll never run out of the prescriptions and products you depend on to look and feel your best. AUTO SHIP also allows us to compound and test your prescriptions in advance, so they are ready and waiting for your next AUTO SHIP order.

You’ll save on every bottle of ProCycle® and ProCycle® Gold—and you’ll save on monthly shipping.

TO ORDER AUTO SHIP• Call 800.558.7046 and ask for

customer service or order online at www.womenshealth.com.

• Tell us which prescription and over-the- counter products you would like us to automatically ship to you each month.

• Let us know which debit or credit card you wish to use for billing.

WE’LL DO THE REST!We’ll ship your order to the address provided at the same time each month. All insurance and billing will be handled automatically.

IT’S THAT EASY.

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SeLF-CARe AND PReSCRIPTIoN CARe ARe CoMPLIMeNTARySelf-care is an essential part of every woman’s health and hormone balancing program, whether she chooses prescriptive hormone therapy or not. When self-care is not enough, low-dose, personalized natural hormone therapy—using bioidentical hormones that work in your body just like those you naturally produce—is an option that has worked well for thousands of women and men.

When Self-Care Is Not Enough

Synthetic and bioidentical hormones are both hormones made in a laboratory–– yet they are different in many ways, especially in the way they act in your body. The difference is based on chemical structure.

Bioidentical (natural) hormones have a chemical structure that is identical to the hormones found in your body. That means they act in your body just like the hormones you produce naturally. Bioidentical hormones are derived from plants including wild yam and soybeans.

Synthetic hormones have a similar, but not identical, chemical structure to the hormones your body produces. This slight chemical difference means a synthetic hormone may produce a substantially different effect in your body than the hormones you naturally produce. Synthetic hormones are derived from a variety of sources. For example, some synthetic estrogens are derived from the urine of pregnant mares.

Synthetic and natural (bioidentical) hormonesare as different as apples and oranges.

Chemical Structure of Natural and Synthetic Hormones

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PROGESTERONE

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE PROVERA

You can see that the synthetic hormone medroxyprogesterone acetate, commonly known as Provera® (bottom), has a different molecular structure than natural progesterone (top).

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“I’ll say it again (and again and again and again): Balancing hormones is our best bet to fight the diseases of aging.

“It is not normal to get sick as we age. But without balanced hormones, our organs are not getting the proper nutrients and begin slowly to break down. It is commonly thought that middle age brings sickness. In general it does because there is so little understanding of hormone replacement.”

—Suzanne Somers in The Sexy Years, p. 60

WHICH HORMONES DO I NEED AND HOW MUCH?

While there is no set combination or dosage of bioidentical hormones that work for every woman or man, natural hormone therapy typically includes estrogen, progesterone and/or testosterone. Which hormones you need and the amount you need depends upon your individual hormone levels and symptoms.

Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms of PMS may be associated with low levels of progesterone and elevated levels of estrogen.

Perimenopause: Declining levels of estrogen and progesterone, and in some cases testosterone, may be associated with symptoms women experience during perimenopause.

Menopause and beyond: Lower levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, typical after menopause, may be associated with bone loss, risk of cardiac disease and loss of libido.

Andropause: Lower levels of testosterone as men age may be associated with declining muscle mass, energy, libido and sexual function.

ESTROGEN: Natural estrogens, derived from soy, include estrone, estradiol and estriol.

Protects against:· Osteoporosis· Alzheimer’s disease· Colon cancer· Urinary incontinence· Tooth loss/decay

Enhances:· Sleep· Mood· Mental sharpness/memory· Digestion· Sex drive· Skin tone· Brain chemicals like serotonin and endorphins

PROGESTERONE: The balance of progesterone and estrogen in a woman’s body is very

important. USP progesterone (Natural Progesterone Cream, Prometrium®, Cri-

none®) is a natural progesterone derived from wild yam or soy.

· Is necessary for fertility and maintaining a pregnancy· Has a calming effect· Enhances mood

· Regulates fluid balance· Increases energy and sex drive· Stabilizes blood sugar, thyroid function, and mineral balance· Decreases risk of endometrial cancer· May help protect against breast cancer, fibrocystic breasts and osteoporosis

TESTOSTERONE: An androgen, produced in men and in substantially smaller amounts in women, this hormone declines in both men and women as they age.

· Builds and promotes muscle tone· Increases energy· Decreases fatigue· Increases sex drive· Enhances well-being· Strengthens bone

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Specialized Pharmacy Services

OUR COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Madison Pharmacy Associates, LLC was the first pharmacy in the U.S. to specialize in women’s health and recognize that prescriptions should be individualized to meet a woman’s unique hormonal needs. We continue to improve drug delivery and diagnostic testing methods in our state-of-the-art pharmacy and laboratory.

THE DIFFERENCEMadison Pharmacy Associates is one of the few pharmacies in America to earn the prestigious Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board’s Seal of Approval. The accreditation was awarded after Madison Pharmacy Associates met or exceeded the rigorous standards created by the eight national professional pharmacy organizations that make up the PCAB, and confirms that Madison Pharmacy Associates consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards in our profession.

Our customized prescriptions use advanced, patented ingredients combined with pharmaceutical-grade chemicals. We compound each prescription using sophisticated pharmaceutical technology, one ingredient at a time, to assure accurate

dosage delivery and a low capsule variance rate.

ORIGINAL, INDIVIDUALLY DOSED, NATURAL HORMONE FORMULAS

Our prescriptions are individually formulated and prepared just for you. Our original formulas use only bioidentical hormones like the ones your body produces naturally. Your healthcare provider can choose from many different strengths and delivery systems.

Specialized Pharmacy Services

Working With Our Pharmacy

It’seasytohaveyourprescriptionforlow-dose,naturalhormonetherapyindividuallycompoundedbyourpharmacists:

1.Haveyourdoctorcall,fax,ore-mailyourprescriptionto:

·24-hourtoll-freephone:800.558.7046 ·24-hourtoll-freefax:888.898.7412 ·Mail:MadisonPharmacyAssociates,

POBox259690,Madison,WI53725-9690

2.OurCustomerServiceSpecialistswillcontactyoutoconfirmyourreceiptandverifyyourshipping,billingandinsuranceinformation.Youarealsowelcometocontactustollfreeat800.558.7046.

3.WecompoundmostprescriptionsthesamedaytheyarereceivedandshiptoyouviaUSMail,AirborneExpress,orUPS.

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™- A Metered Transmucosal ApplicatorOur latest advancement in precise, controlledhormone therapy dosing - aplía™! Convenient and discreet, the aplía applicator is designed to administer a metered dose of multi-hormone cream directly to the vaginal opening or labial area. aplía offers a convenient alternative to messy creams.

Even-Release Oral TabletWe introduced this breakthrough progesterone delivery system in 1986. It combines slow, even-release of medication with the convenience of dosing once or twice daily.

Rapid Acting Sublingual TabletOur innovative sublingual (under tongue) delivery system is convenient, pleasantly orange-flavored and dissolves under the tongue in less than one minute.

Customized Transdermal PatchThis is not a standard-dose, “one-size-fits-all” patch, but one that is created and dosed just for you. Our proprietary transdermal patch acts as a reservoir for continuous delivery of individual or combined hormone therapy.

Other dosage forms offering complete strength and dosage flexibility include:

• Oral and Chewable Tablets• Micronized “In Oil” Oral Capsules• Transdermal Creams and Gels• Suppositories

And through our Restore® program, we are able to work with you and your healthcare provider to monitor results and adjust dosages as needed.

Insurance CoverageWeaccepthundredsofprescriptioninsuranceplans.Basedonyourinsurancecoverage,wecan:

•Filedirectlywithyourinsurancecompanyforprescriptioncoverage.

•Providethedocumentationyouneedtobereimburseddirectlybyyourinsuranceproviderifwedonot

acceptyourplan.

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prescriptions and products with our Circle of Friends® membership and

Auto Ship. See pages 8 and 9.

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM MADISON PHARMACY ASSOCIATES, LLC

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WHAT IS RESTORE®?

Restore® integrates the very latest in laboratory technology and pharmaceutical science with traditional values in healthcare that include listening and responding to a patient’s individual needs. The Restore program helps assure each patient’s hormones are being supplemented in exactly the amount needed, without over or under dosing.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE RESTORE® FOR HORMONE THERAPY?

Restore® is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive hormone therapy program. We not only measure your hormone levels and customize and compound your prescription, we work with you and your healthcare provider every step of the way to assure maximum results at the lowest effective dose. And best of all—we include free follow-up hormone testing annually!

HOW DO YOU MONITOR MY RESULTS?

Results are monitored using FDA cleared diagnostic testing. A simple saliva test is all it takes to precisely measure your hormone levels. Saliva tests measure “free” hormones which make up the two to five percent of active hormones in a person’s body. In contrast, blood serum generally tests “to-tal” hormones, which also includes those bound to protein and unavailable for use.

Feel Like Yourself Again with Restore®

The Restore® program components

1. Analytical measurement of saliva to determine baseline hormone levels (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and/or cortisol) and of urine NTx to measure rate of bone loss.

2. Customized low-dose prescriptions that are specific to your individual test requirements and medical history. At Madison Pharmacy Associates, our pharmacists individually compound each prescription using natural hormones that are biologically identical to what your body produces.

3. ongoing case management provided to you and your healthcare provider. Our pharmacists and nursing staff will assist in evaluating and adjusting the plan of care to attain optimal therapeutic outcomes at the lowest effective dose.

Restore®

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BONE LOSS TESTING

Our NTx urine test is able to quickly measure rate of bone loss, showing changes within three months. This is a distinct advantage over the two years generally required for sequential bone densitometry (BMD) measurements and allows for early intervention to help prevent irreversible bone loss. Our urine test accurately measures the NTx molecule (cross-linked N-telopeptides), a biochemical marker of bone metabolism.

HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH RESTORE®?

To get started, simply have your healthcare provider complete a Restore® enrollment form and fax it to Women’s Health America. Additional Restore enrollment forms are available by calling 800.558.7046 or online at www.womenshealth.com.

After receiving your enrollment form:

• We will contact you to explain the program and how to collect samples and we will verify your payment and shipping information.

• We will ship the test kit to you. You will collect your sample and return the kit to our lab for analysis. (Complete instructions are included in your kit.)

• Our case managers will evaluate your results. We will notify you when results are sent to

your healthcare provider.

• Your healthcare provider will discuss test results and recommendations with you.

• If you choose prescription therapy, your healthcare provider will call/fax your prescription(s), to Women’s Health America, Madison Pharmacy Associates.

• Our case management specialists will monitor your hormone levels through free follow-up testing at regular intervals.

Thank you for founding Women’s Health America and giving hope to women like me. I have been a Restore® member since August of 1999.

Thanks to your wonderful staff…my menopause is not over but at least I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much for all you have done for women all over the world. —Jennifer

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Education

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Women’s Health America has all the resources you need to stay informed about the women’s health issues that concern you most. Visit our Health Library online at www.womenshealth.com for the latest women’s health information. While online, be sure to sign up for our PMS, perimenopause and menopause e-mail mini-courses and for Women’s Health Talk, our electronic newsletter with hot topics and hotter product specials.

“MUST-HAVE” RESOURCESEVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWNco-authored by Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.

SELF-HELP For PrEMENSTrUAL SYNDroME By Michelle Harrison, M.D. with Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.

Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome has been the definitive resource for PMS information since it was first published more than 15 years ago. In this third edition, you’ll find accurate up-to-date information on symptoms and causes; diagnosing and treating; diet, exercise, and supplementation; alternative therapies; social and political implications—and more. With its practical advice, friendly approach and comprehensive resource section, you’ll find Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome an invaluable guide with the answers you need. Paperback • $15.00

THE HrT SoLUTIoNBy Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. and John M. kells with Christine Macgenn Rodgerson

“The HRT Solution should be the bible of hormone replacement for any woman who is on hormones or considering taking them. Any other approach just isn’t good enough.”

—Christiane Northrup, M.D, author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom

Everything you and your healthcare provider need to know about why synthetic hormone therapy has not worked for many women- —and why bioidentical (natural) hormone therapy does—is right here. Marla Ahlgrimm explains the differences in clear, concise terms illustrated with real-life stories from patients.

The HRT Solution introduces a new approach to hormone therapy that is as natural and as individual as you. Testing to assess and monitor hormone levels is combined with customized, lowest-effective-dose therapy using bioidentical hormones, identical to those your body makes. Paperback • $14.95

We are here to help.If you have a women’s health question,

ask Marla via email at [email protected]

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