Managing Pelvic Pain with Compounded Medications

Pelvic pain is becoming more common and affects 1 in 8 women. Pelvic pain is described as pain between the belly button and thigh region and can vary in severity and duration. The kind of pain felt differs from patient to patient. Often patients may feel one or more types of pain, including dull pain, sharp pain, shooting pain, burning sensations, pressure, throbbing pain, and discomfort.

Common causes of pelvic pain:

  • Infections
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Endometriosis
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Vulvodynia (pain at the vaginal opening)
  • Cysts
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Cancer
  • Ovulation and/or menstruation

Medications used in these formulas are specific to your needs. Here are some examples of commonly used options:

  • Gabapentin (nerve related pain)
  • Amitriptyline (nerve related pain)
  • Ketamine (strong pain reliever)
  • Baclofen (muscle relaxer)
  • Diazepam (muscle relaxer, antispasmodic)
  • Lidocaine (pain reliever, numbing agent)
  • Estradiol or DHEA (hormones)
  • Hydrocortisone (steroid, anti-inflammatory)

Potter’s House Apothecary also offers professional grade CBD products that may help improve pain associated with the above conditions. Ask our pharmacists what customized treatment options would be recommended for you based on your symptoms.

Why Potter’s House Apothecary?

Trust is key when you are working with a compounding pharmacy to provide your medication. In addition to our voluntary PCAB Accreditation, our pharmacy is USP 795, 797, and 800 compliant. We use high-quality ingredients (from FDA-inspected facilities) and leverage state-of-the-art technology to produce medications that meet your healthcare provider's exact specifications. You can have confidence that your medication has been compounded by an accredited pharmacy under rigorous quality standards.

Disclaimer:

These are compounded medications prepared by Potter's House Apothecary pursuant to a prescription. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety or effectiveness. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discuss the risks, benefits, and contraindications with your licensed provider. Individual results vary.

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