MEN’S HEALTH
The compounding specialists at Ramadan Pharmacy are trained and dedicated to addressing the specific health needs that men face disproportionately to women. With a range of experienced men and women in our team, we treat our patients with privacy, dignity, and respect, so that we can work together with you, and your prescriber, to provide tailored medication to suit your personal needs.
Below are some common issues that we treat at Ramadan Pharmacy. If you are experiencing an issue that seems unrelated to those listed below, contact us directly for personal advice from an experienced pharmacist.
Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, is the most common form of hair loss occuring in adult men.
By age 35, two thirds of men will experience some degree of hair loss. By age 50, 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. Specilaised compounding products can stimulate regrowth.
Andropause sydnrome is an age-related condition characterised by testosterone deficiency in men. It can cause symptoms such as erectile dysfunciton, premature ejaculation, prostate enlargement, decreased muscle mass, and depression.
Lower testosterone levels places men at an increased risk of heart disease.
Prostate enlargement most commonly affects men aged 60+. It can cause discomfort, urinary issues, and increases the risk of prostate cancer which is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer.
The risk of prostate cancer increases significantly with age after age 40.
Cardiovascualr “heart” disease is currently the leading cause of death world-wide in men and women.
Common cardiovascular diseases include heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease. Many risk factors for cardiovascular disease are preventable with healthier lifestyle behaviours.
Diabetes is a condition that affects one’s ability to auto-regulate blood sugar levels. It increases risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
Diabetes management can be complex. Pharmacists are trained to counsel patients on how to manage with medication and lifestyle changes.
Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in men after prostate cancer.
Quitting smoking at any age reduces one’s risk of deeloping lung cancer, although it can be challenging to do so. Pharmacists can provide a range of alternatives to support individuals to permanently quit smoking.
