BHRT Hormone Replacement – Rio Grande Valley
Compounded Bioidentical Hormones, Delivered Anywhere in Texas.
Ordering Your BHRT Prescription
A BHRT prescription from McAllen, Brownsville, or Harlingen moves through UnityRX the same way as anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley.
- Ask your provider to send the prescription. Fax it to 972-214-0351 or e-prescribe it to UnityRX Pharmacy.
- We confirm the details. A pharmacist reviews the hormones, strengths, and dosage form, then calls you with the price and a ready date.
- Pick up or have it delivered. Stop by 811 E Plano Pkwy Ste 116, have it delivered locally, or have it shipped anywhere in Texas.
Transferring from another pharmacy? Call 972-214-0350 with your current pharmacy's name, or submit our online transfer form, and we coordinate the move for you.
Need help getting started? Call 972-214-0350 and we will handle the rest.
How BHRT Treatment Works Across the Rio Grande Valley
UnityRX Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy in Plano, TX that prepares bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) prescriptions for patients across the Rio Grande Valley, covering McAllen and Edinburg down through Brownsville and Harlingen, and delivers or ships to any Texas address. The process usually starts with a local provider ordering hormone testing, blood and sometimes saliva, then weighing the results against the symptoms the patient describes. Once the provider decides on the hormones, strength, and dosage form, the prescription reaches us by fax, e-prescribe, or a phone call, and we compound it the same way whether the order started in McAllen or Brownsville.
From there the work is ours. Each hormone is weighed on a balance, blended into the specified base, packaged, and checked against the order before anyone calls you. A refill repeats that recipe exactly unless your provider adjusts the dose, which happens often in the first few months while levels settle. Talk with your provider before changing how you use anything, since results differ from patient to patient.
Men's Hormone Replacement Therapy in the Rio Grande Valley
Men across the Rio Grande Valley who ask about BHRT for men in the Rio Grande Valley usually describe the same handful of complaints. The afternoon slump hits earlier than it used to, the gym stops giving anything back, and a full night in bed doesn't translate to feeling rested. When bloodwork backs that up with low testosterone or DHEA, a provider might prescribe testosterone as a morning cream or a sublingual troche, sometimes with DHEA or pregnenolone in capsule form, compounded to the strength on the script. Testosterone cypionate injection in oil, 20 to 200 mg/mL, is also available through UnityRX along with syringes, needles, a sharps container, and alcohol pads, though we don't compound that injectable ourselves; dose and timing stay with the provider. The men's health compounding page covers more of what we prepare, and the same testosterone cypionate injection listed above is available through UnityRX for patients in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties as well.
Women's Hormone Replacement Therapy in the Rio Grande Valley
BHRT for women in the Rio Grande Valley usually starts somewhere in the perimenopause years, and it rarely announces itself politely. A hot flash in the middle of a meeting, sheets soaked at 3 a.m., sleep in pieces, a shorter fuse, discomfort during intimacy, and a libido that has quietly checked out. After testing, a provider may prescribe estradiol or a Bi-Est blend as a cream, progesterone as a bedtime capsule or troche, and sometimes a small amount of testosterone or DHEA. Many patients ask for BHRT for menopause as a cream instead of one more pill, and we prepare it in whatever form the prescription names. When an injectable estrogen is preferred, estradiol cypionate injection is available through UnityRX, though it isn't something we compound. Our menopause and perimenopause compounding page goes deeper into those years, and the women's health compounding page covers the rest, including patients calling in from McAllen and the rest of Hidalgo County.
Some of Our BHRT Products
Every item below is prepared only after a prescriber writes it for a specific patient. The table shows the forms and strengths we work with most often for the Rio Grande Valley patients, not a fixed menu.
| Hormone | Dosage form | Strength range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | Transdermal cream, vaginal cream, troche, capsule | Cream: any strength per prescription. Capsule: 0.5 to 3 mg | Alone or combined as Bi-Est (estradiol plus estriol) |
| Estriol | Transdermal cream, vaginal cream, troche | Any strength per prescription | Most often part of a Bi-Est or Tri-Est blend |
| Progesterone | Capsule (immediate or sustained release), cream, troche | Capsule: 50, 100, 200, 250, 300 mg. Cream: any strength | Sustained-release capsule for bedtime dosing |
| Testosterone | Transdermal cream, troche | Any strength per prescription (low for women, higher for men) | Combined with DHEA or pregnenolone when prescribed |
| DHEA | Capsule, cream, troche | Capsule: up to 50 mg. 7-Keto DHEA capsule: 25, 50, 100 mg | Often paired with pregnenolone |
| Pregnenolone | Capsule, cream, troche | Custom strength | DHEA and pregnenolone 50/100 mg combination capsule available |
| Multi-hormone cream | One transdermal cream containing 1 to 4 of the hormones above | Any strength per prescription | One application instead of several products |
| Multi-hormone troche | Sublingual troche containing 1 to 3 of the hormones above | Any strength per prescription | For patients who prefer not to use a cream |
| Testosterone cypionate | Injection in oil. Available through UnityRX, not compounded by UnityRX | 20, 50, 100, 200 mg/mL | Multi-dose vials. Syringes, needles, sharps container and alcohol pads available with the prescription |
| Estradiol cypionate | Injection in oil. Available through UnityRX, not compounded by UnityRX | 10 mg/mL | For patients whose provider prefers an injectable estrogen over a cream |
Strengths and combinations are set by your prescriber. Compounded medications are prepared for a specific patient based on a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer home delivery?
Yes. We ship compounded medication anywhere in Texas, and most orders go out the next business day once your medication is prepared. No trip to the pharmacy required.
How do I send my prescription to UnityRX Pharmacy?
There are a few ways to get your prescription to us:
- Fax: Ask your doctor's office to fax it to 972-214-0351.
- E-prescribe: Your doctor's office can send it electronically to UnityRX Pharmacy.
- Call us: Call 972-214-0350 and give us your prescriber's contact information — we'll reach out to them directly.
- Online transfer: Use our online transfer form and include your prescriber's contact information so we can reach them.
Is UnityRX a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy pharmacy for the Rio Grande Valley?
Yes. We compound bioidentical estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone in the strength and dosage form your prescriber orders, then deliver or ship it anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, from McAllen to Brownsville, or the rest of Texas.
Is bio hormone replacement therapy the same thing as BHRT?
Yes. Bio hormone replacement therapy, bioidentical HRT, and BHRT all describe hormone therapy that uses hormones with the same molecular structure as the ones your body makes. The prescription and the compounding process are the same.
How does BHRT treatment start for the Rio Grande Valley patients?
Your provider orders hormone testing, decides which hormones and doses you need, and sends the prescription to us. We compound it, then deliver it, ship it, or hold it for pickup at our Plano counter. If you do not yet have a prescriber, call 972-214-0350 and we can point you toward clinics that manage BHRT.
Can BHRT for menopause be compounded as a cream instead of a pill?
Yes. Menopause and perimenopause prescriptions are commonly prepared as transdermal or vaginal creams, sublingual troches, or capsules. Your provider picks the route; we prepare it in that form.
Is there a connection between BHRT and weight loss?
BHRT is not a weight-loss treatment and we do not market it as one. Some patients and providers address hormone imbalance as one part of a broader plan that also covers nutrition, sleep, activity, and, where a provider prescribes it, weight-management medication. Talk with your provider about what belongs in your plan; individual results vary.
Can I pick up my BHRT prescription at the Plano pharmacy instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Wherever you are in the Rio Grande Valley, you are welcome to collect your prescription at 811 E Plano Pkwy Ste 116, or we can deliver it locally or ship it. Tell us which you prefer when we call to confirm the order.
Which counties does UnityRX serve for BHRT in the Rio Grande Valley?
We compound and deliver BHRT prescriptions across Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Starr counties, including McAllen, Edinburg, Brownsville, and Harlingen, plus delivery or shipping anywhere else in Texas.
How long does a BHRT refill take?
Once your provider has authorized refills, call or use the refill form and we prepare the same formula from your file. Most refills are ready the next business day; delivery or shipping time after that depends on your location and the carrier.
Visiting Our Plano Pharmacy
UnityRX is headquartered at 811 E Plano Pkwy Ste 116, on the east side of Plano with parking right outside the door. Rio Grande Valley patients are welcome to make the trip north for a first BHRT fill and a walkthrough of how to apply a cream or place a troche, then switch to delivery or shipping for refills.
Related UnityRX services: Compounding Pharmacy in DFW | Women's Health Compounding | Men's Health Compounding | Menopause and Perimenopause Compounding | Hormone Balance and Testosterone Therapy for Men
Important Information
Compounded medications are prepared for a specific patient based on a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber. Talk with your provider about whether a compounded option fits your treatment plan.
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Serving the Rio Grande Valley
From Hidalgo County around McAllen and Edinburg down to Cameron County near Brownsville, UnityRX prepares each BHRT formulation to a provider's written specification. Below are the counties and communities we most commonly serve in this region.
County | Cities We Commonly Serve
| County | Cities We Commonly Serve |
|---|---|
| Hidalgo | McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, San Juan, Alamo |
| Cameron | Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos |
| Willacy | Raymondville, Lyford |
| Starr | Rio Grande City, Roma |