Menopause Society Certified Pharmacist
Specialized training in hormone health
The symptoms women describe during perimenopause and menopause — sleep that won't come, mood that won't settle, energy that won't return, a body that feels unfamiliar — are real, measurable, and often dismissed. At Kizer Pharmacy, we take this stage of life seriously, because we've studied it specifically.
Jason Kizer, PharmD — Menopause Society Certified Pharmacist
Menopause isn't a single event. It's a transition — one that can stretch across a decade or more, with different phases that produce different symptoms.
Perimenopause is the years leading up to menopause, when hormone production — especially estrogen and progesterone — starts to fluctuate. For many women, this is the most symptom-heavy phase, and it can start in the late 30s or 40s. Cycles may become irregular. Sleep may become inconsistent. Mood may feel less predictable. And the metabolism that responded well to your usual routine may stop cooperating.
Menopause is technically the point 12 months after a woman's final period. The transition around this point — and the years that follow, often called postmenopause — brings its own pattern: typically more stable hormone levels, but at a lower baseline than before, which can affect bone health, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and quality of life.
The symptoms you experience aren't random, and they aren't weakness. They're signals from a body adapting to a major hormonal shift. And they may respond to the right kind of support — working with a healthcare provider who takes hormone health seriously, and a pharmacy that can compound bioidentical hormones tailored to your needs when prescribed.
Every woman's experience is different. Some navigate perimenopause and menopause with minor changes. Others find that the symptoms disrupt sleep, work, relationships, and their sense of self.
These are the changes women most often describe when they come to us looking for answers:
Not every woman experiences all of these, and a few symptoms don't mean you need hormone therapy. But if several of these feel familiar — and they've been dismissed or minimized by the healthcare system — it may be worth having a conversation with a pharmacist who specializes in hormone health.
At Kizer Pharmacy, we can help you understand your options, point you toward the right kind of prescriber if you don't already have one, and — if your provider decides bioidentical hormone therapy is appropriate — compound a formulation tailored to your body.
Menopause deserves more attention than most healthcare settings can give it. Here's what makes Kizer Pharmacy different.
Jason Kizer, PharmD holds Menopause Society Certification — a credential earned by a small number of pharmacists in the country who complete specialized training in menopause and hormone health.
When your provider prescribes bioidentical hormone therapy, we compound it in our USP-800 compliant facility — tailored to the strength, form, and delivery method your provider specifies.
A level of clinical depth and accessibility most pharmacies can't match — and we take the time to actually talk to you.
More than 20 years supporting women across Union City, Obion County, and West Tennessee — a pharmacy that's part of your community.
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Schedule a consultation with our pharmacy team. We'll talk about what you're experiencing, what your options are, and — if appropriate — how bioidentical hormone therapy compounded to your needs might be part of the conversation with your healthcare provider. No pressure. Just a pharmacist who's spent years studying exactly this.
Menopause care is most effective when your provider and pharmacist work together. Practitioners across West Tennessee partner with Kizer Pharmacy for menopause and perimenopause support — and rely on our Menopause Society certified team as a clinical resource for their patients.
When your provider partners with Kizer Pharmacy, your menopause care is supported by a team that specializes in this stage of life.
Perimenopause is the transition period leading up to menopause, often starting in a woman's late 30s or 40s, when hormone production begins to fluctuate. Menopause is the point 12 months after a woman's final menstrual period. The years following are called postmenopause. All three phases can produce symptoms, though perimenopause is often the most unpredictable and symptom-heavy phase for many women.
The only way to know for sure is to talk with a healthcare provider who can evaluate your symptoms, your medical history, and — if appropriate — order lab work. A pharmacist consultation isn't a diagnosis, but it can help you understand what symptoms are commonly associated with perimenopause and menopause, what questions to ask your provider, and what options exist if hormone changes are part of what's going on.
No. Diagnosis and prescribing are the role of a licensed healthcare provider — a physician, nurse practitioner, or similar clinician. What we can do is help you understand your options, explain how bioidentical hormone therapy is compounded, answer questions about what to expect from a prescriber conversation, and — when your provider prescribes BHRT — compound a formulation tailored specifically to you.
Bioidentical hormones are compounds that are chemically identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. Unlike conventional hormone therapy, which uses standardized doses, BHRT can be custom-compounded by our pharmacists to match the specific dose, ratio, and delivery method your provider prescribes — as part of a treatment plan built around your individual needs.
BHRT has been associated with improvements in symptoms often connected to hormonal changes — such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and brain fog. Individual responses vary, and whether BHRT is right for you depends on a conversation with a healthcare provider familiar with hormone therapy.
A consultation with our pharmacy team can help you figure out your next step — whether that's talking with your existing provider armed with better questions, or finding a provider with specialized training in hormone health. The provider relationship itself is something you'll need to build directly, but we can help you start in the right direction.
No. Perimenopause symptoms can start in a woman's late 30s, and postmenopause effects can continue for years. If you're experiencing changes you suspect may be hormonal at any age from the late 30s onward, a conversation with our pharmacy team is a reasonable first step.
Some women find certain supplements support their overall wellness during perimenopause and menopause, but supplements are not a replacement for hormone therapy when hormone therapy is clinically appropriate. Our pharmacy team can help you think through both options — and, when relevant, talk through pharmacist-curated supplement choices alongside any prescribed therapy.
A wellness consultation is a conversation, not a medical appointment. We'll talk about what you're experiencing, your goals, and answer your questions about hormone therapy, compounding, and supplements. There's no exam, no diagnosis, and no pressure — just information, context, and clarity on what your next step might look like.
Kizer Pharmacy and Kizer Wellness is licensed to dispense compounded medications to patients in Tennessee. Prescription compounds cannot be shipped outside of Tennessee.
Schedule a consultation with our pharmacy team. You'll leave with a clearer picture of your options and what a next step might look like.
All compounded medications are prepared pursuant to a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are customized for individual patient needs. Results may vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new medication or supplement regimen. Kizer Pharmacy and Kizer Wellness is a licensed compounding pharmacy operating under Tennessee Board of Pharmacy regulations and FDA 503A guidelines.
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