Advancing Men’s Health: The Vital Role of Compounded Therapies

June is Men’s Health Month – a time to raise awareness about the unique health challenges men face throughout their lives. It’s a time for both healthcare providers and patients to engage in proactive discussions about personalized care. Northwest Compounders specializes in custom-compounded medications that support men’s health—from hormone replacement therapy to peptides and beyond.

Men’s health encompasses a broad spectrum of physiological and psychological factors that change with age and individual circumstances. From hormonal fluctuations to sexual health concerns and the desire for optimal physical and cognitive function, these areas often require highly individualized therapeutic solutions. Compounding pharmacies like Northwest Compounders are uniquely positioned to bridge gaps in care that standard pharmaceutical offerings create, providing tailored formulations that cater to specific patient requirements and physician preferences.

Targeted Testosterone Therapy

Testosterone, a foundational hormone, is critical for maintaining energy, muscle mass, libido, and mental acuity. As men age, a natural decline in testosterone can lead to various symptoms including fatigue, diminished vitality, mood disturbances, and reduced motivation. For healthcare practitioners, recognizing these signs is the first step toward effective treatment. At Northwest Compounders, we offer a full range of testosterone therapies, meticulously prepared to individual specifications. Our formulations include various strengths and delivery methods such as compounded and commercial injections, topical creams and gels, and sublingual troches. This range allows providers to choose the most suitable option for each patient—enhancing adherence and optimizing therapeutic outcomes.

Support for Sexual Health

Sexual health has a major impact on a man’s quality of life and self-confidence. Addressing issues such as erectile dysfunction (ED) and low libido often requires more nuanced approaches than off-the-shelf solutions can provide. Northwest Compounders specializes in customized treatments to address these concerns. In addition to commercially available options, we prepare personalized formulations of medications like sildenafil and tadalafil in various dosage forms, including capsules, sublingual tablets, and topical creams. These options allow for tailored dosages, exclusion of allergens, and alternative routes of administration—improving patient compliance and therapeutic outcomes for managing ED and other hormone-related sexual health concerns. 

Innovative Approach: Peptides and Lifestyle Medications

For men seeking to transcend traditional treatment boundaries – to boost performance, accelerate recovery, or enhance overall vitality—compounded lifestyle medications and peptides offer cutting-edge solutions. Northwest Compounders collaborates with healthcare providers to supply a range of these advanced therapies, engineered to support healthy aging and foster functional wellness. Our offerings include compounded Sermorelin, Oxytocin, NAD+, and Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN). These custom therapies represent a new frontier in personalized medicine, targeting key areas such as metabolic health, cellular regeneration, and immune system support. 

As we observe Men’s Health Month, we invite healthcare providers to explore the powerful role of compounding in their practices. We also encourage men to speak with their physicians about these advanced, personalized treatment options. Whether the goal is hormone optimization, enhanced sexual function, or harnessing innovative peptides for peak performance, Northwest Compounders is here to support these objectives with top quality compounding and unmatched customer service. 

Talk to your healthcare provider about compounded options, or contact us today at (503)352-3811 or email us at info@northwestcompounders.com to learn how we can help you feel your best. Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you.

 

Sarah Muse

Marketing Specialist

B.S. Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Mississippi, 2021

Team Member since September 2024

Joshua Reed, CPhT

Hazardous Compounding Lead

Team Member since April 2020

Paul Donald, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Team Member since July 2020

Julian Sonnenburg, PharmD

compounding pharmacist

Doctor of Pharmacy, Pacific University, 2020

B.S. Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, 2013

Northwest Compounders Intern, 2019

Team Member since June 2024

Regina Karpa, PharmD

Compounding pharmacist

Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Southern California, 2007

B.S. Psychobiology, University of California of Los Angeles, 2003

Certificate in Veterinary Compounding

Certificate in Personalized Dermatology

Certificate in Personalized Hormone Replacement Therapy

Certificate in CORE Compounding Training

Team Member since April 2024

Announcement: Our pharmacy will be closing early at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Please schedule your next prescription or refill request with this in mind.

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William Kenward, CPhT

project manager

Team member since 2015

Chris Gralian, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Team member since 2019

Rose Hood, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Team member since 2016

Matthew Peterson, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Team member since 2016

Helen Dubintsov, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Team member since 2016

Shannon Kimball, PharmD

Compounding Pharmacist

Doctor of Pharmacy, Pacific University 2022

B.S. Biohealth Science, Oregon State University 2019

Team member since 2018

Mark Liu, PharmD

Compounding Pharmacist

Doctor of Pharmacy, Oregon State University 2005

BA Biology, Reed College 1998

12 years of retail experience

Team member since January 2017

Jill Snyder, RPh

Compounding Pharmacist

B.S. Pharm. 1994 Oregon State University

5 years of retail pharmacy experience

17 years of long-term care experience

Certificate in Veterinary Pharmacy, 2016

Team member since May 2016

Scott Williams, RPh

Compounding Pharmacist

B.S. Pharm. 1992 Oregon State University

24 years of experience in Retail Pharmacy

Team member since November 2015

Certificates in CPR, Diabetes Management, Immunization, Cholesterol Management and Medication Therapy Management

Bob Templin, RPh

compounding pharmacist

B.S. Pharm. 1976 Oregon State University

Certificate in Veterinary Pharmacy, 2019

Over 37 years of pharmacy experience

Over 33 years as a Pharmacy Manager

Team member since February 2013

Megan Gustafson, PharmD

Director of Training

Doctor of Pharmacy, Oregon State University 2021

B.S. Bio-Health Sciences, Oregon State University 2017

Team member since 2016

Sam Llona, PharmD

Director of Sterile Operations

Doctor of Pharmacy, Creighton University 2019

B.S. Biology, Santa Clara University

Certificate in Aseptic Compounding, PCCA 2014

Certificate in Human Compounding, PCCA, 2016

Certificate in Veterinary Compounding, PCCA, 2017

Team member since September 2019

Vivian Pham, PharmD

Senior Operations Manager,
Director of Accounting

Doctor of Pharmacy, Oregon State University 2016

Has worked as a technician, bookkeeper, pharmacy intern and now pharmacist for Northwest Compounders

Team member since May 2008

Jessie Vo, PharmD

Pharmacy Manager,
Director of Quality Assurance

Doctor of Pharmacy, Pacific University 2011

Preceptor for Pacific University SOP, Oregon State SOP

Team member since January 2006

Luke Eilers, PharmD

Chief Executive Officer

Doctor of Pharmacy, Pacific University 2014

B.S. General Science, Oregon State University 2011

Certificate in Veterinary Pharmacy, 2018

Certificate in Basic Compounding, PCCA 2014

Certificate in Aseptic Compounding, PCCA 2014

Preceptor for Pacific University SOP, Oregon State SOP

Team member since October 2005

Tom Eilers, RPh

Founder, Chairman

B.S. Pharm. 1976 Oregon State University

Founder, Northwest Compounders 2005

Member, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists

Member, PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America)

Certificate in Basic Compounding Techniques, PCCA, 2001

Certificate in Aseptic Compounding, PCCA 2005

Preceptor for Pacific University SOP, Oregon State SOP, Washington State SOP

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