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Why isn't Winona's HRT available over-the-counter?

Learn why Winona offers personalized, doctor-prescribed HRT rather than OTC treatment and how prescribed HRT leads to better results.

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Written by Ashlie Beiter
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Why aren’t Winona’s treatments available over the counter?

Winona specializes in personalized hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Each patient receives a unique dose and application method tailored to their specific symptoms, lifestyle, and history.

Personalized medications are developed in compounding pharmacies and require a doctor’s prescription to create. These medications are produced per patient, unlike medications sold over-the-counter that are mass-produced using standard formulas. Learn more about compounding here.

What are the benefits of doctor-prescribed HRT?

Winona’s personalized, doctor-prescribed HRT ensures every patient receives the best treatment for their needs.

  • More effective results: Personalized dosing often leads to faster results and more effective, longer-lasting relief.

  • Convenience & consistency: By choosing an application method (patch, cream, or pill) that fits your lifestyle, it’s easier to stay consistent and get the most from your treatment.

  • Expert review & unlimited changes: Winona’s board-certified physicians are experts in HRT and menopause care. Taking HRT under the care of a provider ensures your safety, leads to more controlled outcomes, and makes it easier to achieve your desired results.

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