Dear Congress,
Unfortunately, through no fault of my own, I suffer hormonal imbalance, among other medical comorbidities. Compounded hormones (cBHT) and the other medicines and minerals I need at specific doses for my unique individual situation have been essential. Compounded hormones are the only tolerated, and suitable option to regain my normal health. Due to my unique situation and comorbidities, other single dose medications are not tolerated or even indicated for my treatment.
It's like the lock on the front door to my house... only one uniquely grounded key unlocks my front door, not just any key will unlock it. Only one very special, uniquely crafted key. It's not rocket science it's common sense, we can't slide a 4 inch square peg through a 2 inch round hole either. Since I've utilized compounded hormones I feel like I'm 30 years old again! I feel FANTASTIC! I have a normal life again, I can sleep uninterrupted for a full 7-8 hours, and I am back to all my usual and necessary activities, even gym workouts!
You may not be aware, but the FDA is citing a deeply flawed report from NASEM, signaling that it may consider new restrictions on compounded therapies. Compound pharmacy is the only therapy that actually works for me. I've tried them all, believe me, you can bank on the fact that my insurance company has put me through all the horrifically disturbing standard, "one size fits all", less efficacious step-edit formulary protocols throughout my treatment process. Been there, done that, and most definitely do NOT want to do that again! It's really quite simple, hundreds of thousands of individuals just like me can reassure you "one size does not fit all!"
The restrictions that would result from the FDA citing flawed NASEM reports would not only put access to compounded hormones and the only successful and tolerated treatment I have, but also successful therapy for hundreds of thousands of other individuals under a very real threat!
PLEASE spend the time and effort to preserve access to compounded hormones and other important compounded therapies so hundreds of thousands of patients are not thrown back into a miserable life of suffering through no fault of their own. Compounded hormones are vital to mine and thousands of others sanity each and every day. As well, they have been well tolerated, efficacious, improved outcomes, and have improved my quality of life! Isn't that what medicine is all about?