At first, I prescribed bHRT for women suffering when taken off Premarin and Progestin. Then I added children who for one or another reason fought to take their medications - taking in a lollypop was more happily taken. Finally, due to my husband's diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis and subsequent unavoidable low testosterone, I began providing bHRT to males. In each of these cases, I only send my prescriptions to pharmacists credentialed in Compounding Medications. I have had NO adverse effects ever reported to me that were not explained by dosage issues, easily rectified, and ultimately with anticipated and satisfying results.

My husband is unable to use pharmaceutical preparations of Testosterone. They either do not work or do not last for the prescribed period. Taking a daily Sublingual preparation which is bio-identical does work which means his testosterone can be kept at a low to normal range. He suffers from all the misery of low testosterone if he is without his bio-identical compounded preparation. It will be cruel and an infringement on the self-determination of our healthcare choices for you to make any government judgments regarding compounded medications.

I have been on hormone therapy for almost 15 years now and before BHT I was miserable. I began menopause at 47. I couldn't sleep, I was moody and anxious, I had terrible brain fog, I was always tired and no energy as well as having hot flashes every 45 minutes to an hour 24-7. This is no exaggeration. My grown daughter finally said to me "Mom you are going to have to do something; you're a little crazy". It was at that time that I found a physician and began my BHT. Literally within 2-4 days most of my symptoms subsided; it was life-changing. I seriously do not know what I would have done without BHT. I am almost 62 and am still in menopause and do a combination of capsules and pellets and when it gets close to my pellet insertion time I start having symptoms again. BHT really does change lives; why would anyone want to take that away from us? I am the very best 62 that I can be because of BHT.

After being ill and housebound for two months, bio-identical hormones were prescribed to me from my local compounding pharmacy. Within one week I was back to my normal healthy life. I am forever grateful to the healing and stabilizing powers of these hormones. Please don’t take them away.

After having a total hysterectomy at 45 years old, my doctor put me on the usual prescription hormone replacement. At my next appointment, I told my doctor about my memory having become really poor. Prior to the surgery, I was for example able to look at names and phone numbers and remember them. I also told him I did not feel like myself anymore. He just patted me on the back and told me that is what happens when women go into menopause! He had no other answers. I just struggled along.

When I found out about compounded bio-identical hormones, I spoke to a new doctor that understood my issues and how to use the cBHT specifically prescribed for me. In less than 2 weeks, I started feeling like myself again. That was 22 years ago, and I am still taking them without any issues, my bones and muscles are strong, I sleep very well, my memory is great, as well as other benefits.

I decided to learn more and as a naturopathic physician, was then able to help several hundred men and women become hormonally balanced again using cBHT, allowing them to have an improved quality of life.
Please listen to the people who have very real stories to tell about their essential therapy, cBHT. Review the NASEM report, as I have, to see the biases before considering restrictions which would hurt thousands of patients, including me.

I appreciate your attention and time.

Early menopause and hypothyroidism hit about the same time!!! I thought I was going crazy. Went to every doctor that specialized in these areas. I was given high amounts of Levothyroxine which only made me a wreck. It started with early menopause and then accidentally checking the thyroid, found that was in the toilet. Was blessed to read Suzanne Somers book about bio-identical hormones which gave me some direction. Standard doctors can't help. Medications prescribed by doctors only made my issues worse. They didn't understand. It took me years to find the right Bio-Identical doctor who listened and understood. She was able to get my hormones regulated and my thyroid working properly. I truly believe I would be DEAD if not for bio-identical medicine. In finding a doctor who truly is knowledgeable about bio-identical and getting on the right dosage, has saved my life. Also the lives of friends who were struggling because "doctors" couldn't figure out how to help. We are bio-identical patriots and will never go back to standard medicine. WE CANNOT LOSE BIO-IDENTICAL MEDICINE. IT IS LIFE CHANGING!!!

I was 43 when it was necessary for me to have a COMPLETE hysterectomy and therefore, menopause started on the operating table! My GYN (at that time), said, "put this estrogen patch on, you'll feel fine!" What a lie! I was STILL miserable, had belly weight I didn't have before, crying all the time, hopeless. Then I learned about BHRT, found a GYN who knew, did a saliva test, started with BHRT and my life DRASTICALLY CHANGED FOR THE BETTER!!! I have been on them since and I'm now 65! I cannot and do NOT want to go off of them as I will DEFINITELY SUFFER. My life, as I know it, will be over. Please do not take that away from me and millions of people!

I am a post-menopausal woman who suffered from TERRIBLE hot flashes repeatedly during the day and night. The bio-identical hormones I take prevent these debilitating events and help me sleep. I don't know how I could function without them.

Why is getting rid of them even being considered as they help so many people!!

For at least a decade or more before menopause, I had decided I would not take hormone replacements because all I ever heard and saw was how women who took them developed breast cancer. When my practitioner mentioned cBHTs to me I was initially opposed to the idea because I didn't know there was a difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormone replacement. After listening to my practitioner and looking into it myself I decided to give it a try. I AM SO GRATEFUL I DID! I've been on them now for about 2 years during which time my sleep and energy levels have both improved. This has had the subsequent effect of also improving my general mood, outlook, and productivity. I am grateful to have the choice to use cBHTs as an option for how I see best to direct my health care. To take this option away from me (and everyone else) would be to directly and intentionally harm me (and everyone else) who have found cBHTs to work well and cause no harm.

Both professionally and personally I've seen huge benefits not achieved by commercially available products. Both I and my patients would be lost without them.

I had patients who could not tolerate Premarin, but had no trouble (and good results) using compounded triple estrogen...

Doctors should not be limited by the pharmaceutical industry to drug company products.

I transitioned from male to female in 2013 (via gender reassignment surgery), and immediately sought out compounded hormones because of the safer route they provide to normal orally ingested hormones that fully pass through the liver/kidneys and affect the body more severely and chemically than the compounded torches. I also feel strongly that the side effects are less, especially the long term effects of taking hormone therapy, and as I need to supplement my hormones the rest of my life, that is definitely a concern of mine. I practice yoga regularly, and am a licensed facilitator as well as a staunch believer in Ayurveda and a more organic and subtle approach to health management, and can’t imagine having to go back on chemical estrogen/progesterone…I think it is more likely I will relocate to Europe again. Thank you!

At 38 years old I had a complete hysterectomy. I had side effects and issues with synthetic hormones. If I did not have access to bio-identical hormones I would still be suffering. As a result of bio-identical hormones, I have excellent bone strength, energy, focus, muscle tone, sleep, etc. America should remain a country that allows for medical freedom. Bioidentical hormones have been shown to be safe and effective. The choice to use them should be left between the patient and the doctor.

My husband and I moved and started a new business in another state. Connecting with the people in the area and keeping my head clear were vital to making the business work. A year into the business I was not sleeping well, had night sweats, and became emotional about everything. I would get upset about things and start crying or get angry and snap at the customers. I went to see my Doctor and told him that I had all the symptoms of going through my change. His reply was; "You don't look like someone who is menopausal " I said; "What does one look like?" The Dr. said; " well maybe you could talk with my assistant who is a woman and understands your feelings". I said; "my body is breaking down and I am depressed all the time and cannot cope with people. Well, he did not have a answer so I went to see his assistant and she suggested Premarin. I had read many articles and cancer was very high taking this product. Anyway, after another 6 months, I found out about bio-identical hormones from a pharmacy in the town, and within one week of taking the product I started to feel healthy again, like sleeping, being able to think and figure things out, treating people better and not getting upset, actually laughing and enjoying our business. It was such a drastic change that customers were asking my husband; What is your wife taking? We want to take whatever she is taking". (most of them were male customers. ) So, after 5 years I was done with menopause so I stopped taking the hormonal cream. Now, at the age of 73 I started the symptoms again and I knew just what I needed, I have finally balanced again after two months and feel like I am fifty

My relationship with my partner suffered greatly because I had a lack of physical desire once menopause began. When I did have sex it felt like sandpaper inside my vagina and was so painful I couldn't have sex. When I went to see my gynecologist and it was an option to try HRT I quickly agreed. Within weeks I began to have a desire for a sexual relationship with my partner and sex was once again pain-free and enjoyable.

After taking a vaccine that ravaged my endocrine system, and subsequently, my physical appearance and self-confidence, Bio-identical hormones, and the attentive clinician that worked with me gave me my life back. I now feel back to my prior, athletic, confident, and healthy self. Don’t take away my lifeline! Bio-identical hormones are not dangerous…they are the same chemical compound, yet not studied in a one-size-fits-all manner.

For several years I was tested and had to have my thyroid adjusted. Most medications were in increments of 15 mg., 30 mg. 45 mg and 60 mg. However, I needed something more specific to my individual needs. The USP 32.5 mg was exactly what I needed. It has brought my numbers in the correct range. I feel that taking anything else is going backwards to a less specific medication. I have taken other compounded thyroid medications and know that this one is best for me - a proper balance. 

Having Hashimoto’s makes it extremely difficult to rely on manufactured thyroid hormones. There any many inactive fillers that stimulate my immune system negatively. This is why compounded thyroid hormones are 100% necessary!! Let me be clear synthetic thyroid hormones are garbage!!  These do not help! Desiccated porcine thyroid hormones are the only hormones that I can truly thrive on! I have taken so many different synthetic thyroid hormones to try many different brand types and preparations and all synthetic thyroid hormones are terrible!!! Working Desiccated porcine thyroid hormones that are compounded are the very best! The key word here is working!!  We will never give up and never stop fighting for our rights. Bring back working Porcine Thyroid compounding! 

I get thyroid and other meds compounded and they are life-saving. I am allergic to many generics due to the use of dyes and fillers that I am allergic to.

I am a 70 yr old female. Diagnosed as hypothyroid in my late 30's. Have tried most all of the FDA-approved drugs that kept me alive but without any quality of life. I tried the drugs from the compounding pharmacy and within a week or two, I was on the road to recovery..
Twice in my life, I couldn't get the drugs and I was sick for a year although I still worked it was difficult and my performance suffered. Next time, I was very sick for a year and a half, to the point of it affecting my heart, my sleep, my hair, etc and had to go on sick leave. I found the compounding pharmacy and have been living a decent, healthy life since. I have only 90 days' supply left before I get sick again because of your FDA restrictions. I honestly dont think my body can stand to be sick like that again. How can you do this to me and the others?