United States

In the United States, millions of people depend on compounded medicines to live normal, productive, healthy lives. Their first-hand stories speak directly to the power of this important therapy. As the FDA considers removing access to certain medicines like compounded hormones, their voices must be part of the conversation.

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Mark N.
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“I was overweight and miserable and heading towards a divorce...”

Barbro K.
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“Bioidentical therapy has helped with correcting my low thyro...”

Viviana D.
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“cBHT has given me a future of health and well-being I believ...”

Diane K.
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“Like many women, menopause has been challenging for me as my...”

Karen L.
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“The most significant effect of bioidentical progesterone has...”

Sue R.
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“I am chemically sensitive and had tried pre-made hormones fo...”

Pamela M.
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“I suffered for about three years with vulva/vaginal problems...”

Andrea K.
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“I would compare my before and after experience of using intr...”

Patricia D.
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“I had a hysterectomy at age 21 . I have almost no female hor...”

Marylou M.
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“I have several autoimmune diseases that are extremely debili...”

Tamara D.
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“Prior to beginning my compounded hormone replacement I suffe...”

Diane M.
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“After 4 years of progressing depression, hot flashes and anx...”

Christine H.
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“It helped me get my life back to being stable. No more ups a...”

tobi I.
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“I was diagnosed with PMR- an autoimmune disease that caused ...”

Corrie G.
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“As a menopausal woman, I was experiencing dizziness and my s...”

Bertha F.
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“I used to get so hot all the time, even the slightest activi...”

Mary C.
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“I am a night and day different type of person to those I am ...”

Grace G.
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“I tried using different pills and they did not work for me. ...”

Heather G.
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“cBHT has provided me with the option to have the strength, v...”

Stephanie A.
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“I cannot stress enough the importance of my compounded medic...”

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04.23.2021
Mark N.
Ohio Kingsville

“I was overweight and miserable and heading towards a divorce...”

I was overweight and miserable and heading towards a divorce from perimenopausal symptoms. Progesterone cream saved my life and my marriage. I'm happier, thinner and more calm. 13 years later, Naltrexone has saved me again from medications typically prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and their horrible side effects. I am so grateful and thankful for compounding therapies!
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04.23.2021
Barbro K.
California Kentfield

“Bioidentical therapy has helped with correcting my low thyro...”

Bioidentical therapy has helped with correcting my low thyroid and low testosterone levels. I was taking Armour Thyroid but it wasn't correcting my levels. Now I take compounded liothyronine and I feel better. I supplement with testosterone/progesterone cream. As a middle-aged male this has enhanced my sexual performance and my moods. I also believe cBHT in addition to vitamin/supplement therapy will deter prostate and testicular cancers.
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04.23.2021
Viviana D.
California Hercules

“cBHT has given me a future of health and well-being I believ...”

cBHT has given me a future of health and well-being I believed was over. Hot flashes and insomnia made me miserable. I was often too tired to want to go out and do anything other than spend the little energy and strength I had to make sure I did my job well. The combination of hot flashes and sleep-deprivation made me a recluse. I'm thrilled to be 100% myself again and feel very grateful that my doctor and the compounded capsules have given me my "old" life back.
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04.23.2021
Diane K.
Ohio Wadsworth

“Like many women, menopause has been challenging for me as my...”

Like many women, menopause has been challenging for me as my hormones changed. The changes caused my personality to change to the point that I was no longer who I was or wanted to be. I was irritable, non-sexual, depressed, and had little energy as compared to my 30's. These changes have affected not just me but my spouse, my child, and friends and family. cBHT has allowed me to get to more of my normal over the past year. We are still figuring out the right compound for me but I feel better every change we make. Please do not take cBHT away from us!
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04.23.2021
Karen L.
Pennsylvania Nottingham

“The most significant effect of bioidentical progesterone has...”

The most significant effect of bioidentical progesterone has been improvement in sleep, which has led to me feeling calmer and looking better with more energy to exercise, to think more clearly and overall take better care of myself my household and husband. A huge boost to my self-esteem. An unexpected side benefit has also been healthier stronger nails. Being able to customize the dosage also helped me control acne and irritability, a side effect that emerged with too high a dosage. It took tinkering with three different dosages to find right one for me, so I could still get the benefits without the side effects.
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04.23.2021
Sue R.
Wisconsin Waukesha

“I am chemically sensitive and had tried pre-made hormones fo...”

I am chemically sensitive and had tried pre-made hormones for years; the patch, suppositories, oral, cream, etc. ALL of them had too many side effects for me. Every oral form (and sometimes the patches) gave me migraines. I do not even remember how I made it to the compounding version it has been so long. It took some trial and error to find the bases needed for me to tolerate this vehicle. The pharmacist was very patient with me. I think I started this at least around the age of 50 so I have been able to stick with this version for at least ten years if not more. If something happens to them I will have to give them up. Which means I may no longer be able to tolerate sex anymore either. This tiny amount of estrogen enables me to continue enjoying sex. I do not want to start over in trying different one-dose-fits-all prescription hormone medicine again. Please let me know who in the current government to contact about that if compounding hormones are going to be wiped out. I am too young to lose my sex life. Thank you. You may give my contact info to the FDA or share my testimony with them (preferably without my name shown if possible).
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04.23.2021
Pamela M.
Michigan Allegan

“I suffered for about three years with vulva/vaginal problems...”

I suffered for about three years with vulva/vaginal problems due to menopause. During this time I used prescribed medications and steroids without much improvement. Finally I was sent to see a specialist who prescribed cBHT. A few months of treatment and I am pain free and back to feeling good again!
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04.23.2021
Andrea K.
Wisconsin Nashotah

“I would compare my before and after experience of using intr...”

I would compare my before and after experience of using intra-vaginal hormonal cream to this: imagine a car running out of engine oil, with the end result that the engine eventually stops due to lack of lubrication. Then imagine a car with adequate lubrication and how it runs for many years because there is a sufficiency. My body is like that: being intimate with my husband prior to bioidentical therapy was painful and I did not look forward to the act due to the pain. I also had some bleeding due to the dryness despite using Uberlube/other personal lubricants. Bioidentical therapy has created a sustainable moisture to my vagina that has made sexual intercourse pleasant, pain-free and no bleeding. It has been a life-saver!
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04.23.2021
Patricia D.
Indiana Bloomington

“I had a hysterectomy at age 21 . I have almost no female hor...”

I had a hysterectomy at age 21 . I have almost no female hormones being made in my body. It has affected my health greatly. The cBHT has been a lifesaver for me.
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04.23.2021
Marylou M.
Florida Eustis

“I have several autoimmune diseases that are extremely debili...”

I have several autoimmune diseases that are extremely debilitating and the cBHT therapy has been pivotal in my ability to cope. There is no other option for me. Please allow us to be free to make our own health choices. The benefits of cBHT far outweigh any risk!
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04.23.2021
Tamara D.
Ohio Cleveland

“Prior to beginning my compounded hormone replacement I suffe...”

Prior to beginning my compounded hormone replacement I suffered from issues that caused me to need to quit my job. I could no longer manage the tasks and responsibilities of my position as a private school administrator. I had horrible brain fog and laps in memory. Now that my hormones are in balance, I have clarity of mind, confidence, and no longer suffer from any of the debilitating issues that caused such fear and inconsistencies.
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04.23.2021
Diane M.
Idaho Coeur dAlene

“After 4 years of progressing depression, hot flashes and anx...”

After 4 years of progressing depression, hot flashes and anxiety, I felt it was worth the money to get help with these menopause symptoms. These hormones literally saved my life. Before, I had no quality of life just misery and I am telling you lightly how bad my symptoms were. I also feel very safe taking them unlike the other drugs that do not have health factors in mind but profit. Human health is important for our well-being. It's time to put us first!
Image
04.23.2021
Christine H.
Minnesota Big Lake

“It helped me get my life back to being stable. No more ups a...”

It helped me get my life back to being stable. No more ups and downs.
Image
04.23.2021
tobi I.
California roseville

“I was diagnosed with PMR- an autoimmune disease that caused ...”

I was diagnosed with PMR- an autoimmune disease that caused extreme pain from the neck down to my knees. It affected my entire life. I couldn't put on my socks and could barley pick up five pounds. I lost most of my strength and muscle. My adrenal glands were not producing the hormones my body needed. After being treated by my rheumatologist with the only thing that helped-prednisone for four years, (which caused irreversible damage to my bones and eyes) I finally went to a naturopathic doctor. He tested the adrenal hormones- I had almost none, and started me on bioidentical hormones. I am no longer on prednisone and my life has improved drastically! I still take them every day. I thank God I found naturopathic assistance so I could have this alternative therapy. Please keep up the fight for what is working and helping so many.
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04.23.2021
Corrie G.
Ohio Cincinnati

“As a menopausal woman, I was experiencing dizziness and my s...”

As a menopausal woman, I was experiencing dizziness and my sleep was being interrupted. These two symptoms have been eliminated with the use of BHT. Nothing else has helped with my dizziness, so yes, this BHT has been life-changing for me. It is safe, natural, and not synthetic.
Image
04.23.2021
Bertha F.
Florida Deltona

“I used to get so hot all the time, even the slightest activi...”

I used to get so hot all the time, even the slightest activity would cause excessive sweating and my feet got so hot that they felt like they were on fire. After starting progesterone cream, I feel like a new person. This is the only thing I found that helped.
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04.23.2021
Mary C.
Nevada Reno

“I am a night and day different type of person to those I am ...”

I am a night and day different type of person to those I am around and live with. I also, for my own well-being, feel more calm and clear in thought. I have a better handle on my emotions.
Image
04.23.2021
Grace G.
California Bolinas

“I tried using different pills and they did not work for me. ...”

I tried using different pills and they did not work for me. Using the drops every am/pm has taken care of all my menopausal symptoms. If I stop for even a few days, my hot flashes are back.
Image
04.23.2021
Heather G.
Maryland Chestertown

“cBHT has provided me with the option to have the strength, v...”

cBHT has provided me with the option to have the strength, vigor and sexual pleasure of my youth combined with the wisdom and thoughtfulness of my age and experience. I am careful about what I put in my body, and would never have been comfortable using standard hormone replacement options. Working closely with a doctor I admire and trust, and using compounded medicines at the exactly correct dosage for my particular body has been a game changer. I strongly support CBHT.
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04.23.2021
Stephanie A.
Texas Stephenville

“I cannot stress enough the importance of my compounded medic...”

I cannot stress enough the importance of my compounded medication/pellets. It has changed my life for the better, my quality of life has improved 10 fold. The government needs to recognize the importance of compounded medication. We women and men need this, do NOT take it away from us.
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Story Image Mark N.

“I was overweight and miserable and heading towards a divorce...”

Story Image Barbro K.

“Bioidentical therapy has helped with correcting my low thyro...”

Story Image Viviana D.

“cBHT has given me a future of health and well-being I believ...”

Story Image Diane K.

“Like many women, menopause has been challenging for me as my...”

Story Image Karen L.

“The most significant effect of bioidentical progesterone has...”

Story Image Sue R.

“I am chemically sensitive and had tried pre-made hormones fo...”

Story Image Pamela M.

“I suffered for about three years with vulva/vaginal problems...”

Story Image Andrea K.

“I would compare my before and after experience of using intr...”

Story Image Patricia D.

“I had a hysterectomy at age 21 . I have almost no female hor...”

Story Image Marylou M.

“I have several autoimmune diseases that are extremely debili...”

Story Image Tamara D.

“Prior to beginning my compounded hormone replacement I suffe...”

Story Image Diane M.

“After 4 years of progressing depression, hot flashes and anx...”

Story Image Christine H.

“It helped me get my life back to being stable. No more ups a...”

Story Image tobi I.

“I was diagnosed with PMR- an autoimmune disease that caused ...”

Story Image Corrie G.

“As a menopausal woman, I was experiencing dizziness and my s...”

Story Image Bertha F.

“I used to get so hot all the time, even the slightest activi...”

Story Image Mary C.

“I am a night and day different type of person to those I am ...”

Story Image Grace G.

“I tried using different pills and they did not work for me. ...”

Story Image Heather G.

“cBHT has provided me with the option to have the strength, v...”

Story Image Stephanie A.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of my compounded medic...”

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04.23.2021
Mark N.
Ohio Kingsville

“I was overweight and miserable and heading towards a divorce...”

I was overweight and miserable and heading towards a divorce from perimenopausal symptoms. Progesterone cream saved my life and my marriage. I'm happier, thinner and more calm. 13 years later, Naltrexone has saved me again from medications typically prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and their horrible side effects. I am so grateful and thankful for compounding therapies!
Image
04.23.2021
Barbro K.
California Kentfield

“Bioidentical therapy has helped with correcting my low thyro...”

Bioidentical therapy has helped with correcting my low thyroid and low testosterone levels. I was taking Armour Thyroid but it wasn't correcting my levels. Now I take compounded liothyronine and I feel better. I supplement with testosterone/progesterone cream. As a middle-aged male this has enhanced my sexual performance and my moods. I also believe cBHT in addition to vitamin/supplement therapy will deter prostate and testicular cancers.
Image
04.23.2021
Viviana D.
California Hercules

“cBHT has given me a future of health and well-being I believ...”

cBHT has given me a future of health and well-being I believed was over. Hot flashes and insomnia made me miserable. I was often too tired to want to go out and do anything other than spend the little energy and strength I had to make sure I did my job well. The combination of hot flashes and sleep-deprivation made me a recluse. I'm thrilled to be 100% myself again and feel very grateful that my doctor and the compounded capsules have given me my "old" life back.
Image
04.23.2021
Diane K.
Ohio Wadsworth

“Like many women, menopause has been challenging for me as my...”

Like many women, menopause has been challenging for me as my hormones changed. The changes caused my personality to change to the point that I was no longer who I was or wanted to be. I was irritable, non-sexual, depressed, and had little energy as compared to my 30's. These changes have affected not just me but my spouse, my child, and friends and family. cBHT has allowed me to get to more of my normal over the past year. We are still figuring out the right compound for me but I feel better every change we make. Please do not take cBHT away from us!
Image
04.23.2021
Karen L.
Pennsylvania Nottingham

“The most significant effect of bioidentical progesterone has...”

The most significant effect of bioidentical progesterone has been improvement in sleep, which has led to me feeling calmer and looking better with more energy to exercise, to think more clearly and overall take better care of myself my household and husband. A huge boost to my self-esteem. An unexpected side benefit has also been healthier stronger nails. Being able to customize the dosage also helped me control acne and irritability, a side effect that emerged with too high a dosage. It took tinkering with three different dosages to find right one for me, so I could still get the benefits without the side effects.
Image
04.23.2021
Sue R.
Wisconsin Waukesha

“I am chemically sensitive and had tried pre-made hormones fo...”

I am chemically sensitive and had tried pre-made hormones for years; the patch, suppositories, oral, cream, etc. ALL of them had too many side effects for me. Every oral form (and sometimes the patches) gave me migraines. I do not even remember how I made it to the compounding version it has been so long. It took some trial and error to find the bases needed for me to tolerate this vehicle. The pharmacist was very patient with me. I think I started this at least around the age of 50 so I have been able to stick with this version for at least ten years if not more. If something happens to them I will have to give them up. Which means I may no longer be able to tolerate sex anymore either. This tiny amount of estrogen enables me to continue enjoying sex. I do not want to start over in trying different one-dose-fits-all prescription hormone medicine again. Please let me know who in the current government to contact about that if compounding hormones are going to be wiped out. I am too young to lose my sex life. Thank you. You may give my contact info to the FDA or share my testimony with them (preferably without my name shown if possible).
Image
04.23.2021
Pamela M.
Michigan Allegan

“I suffered for about three years with vulva/vaginal problems...”

I suffered for about three years with vulva/vaginal problems due to menopause. During this time I used prescribed medications and steroids without much improvement. Finally I was sent to see a specialist who prescribed cBHT. A few months of treatment and I am pain free and back to feeling good again!
Image
04.23.2021
Andrea K.
Wisconsin Nashotah

“I would compare my before and after experience of using intr...”

I would compare my before and after experience of using intra-vaginal hormonal cream to this: imagine a car running out of engine oil, with the end result that the engine eventually stops due to lack of lubrication. Then imagine a car with adequate lubrication and how it runs for many years because there is a sufficiency. My body is like that: being intimate with my husband prior to bioidentical therapy was painful and I did not look forward to the act due to the pain. I also had some bleeding due to the dryness despite using Uberlube/other personal lubricants. Bioidentical therapy has created a sustainable moisture to my vagina that has made sexual intercourse pleasant, pain-free and no bleeding. It has been a life-saver!
Image
04.23.2021
Patricia D.
Indiana Bloomington

“I had a hysterectomy at age 21 . I have almost no female hor...”

I had a hysterectomy at age 21 . I have almost no female hormones being made in my body. It has affected my health greatly. The cBHT has been a lifesaver for me.
Image
04.23.2021
Marylou M.
Florida Eustis

“I have several autoimmune diseases that are extremely debili...”

I have several autoimmune diseases that are extremely debilitating and the cBHT therapy has been pivotal in my ability to cope. There is no other option for me. Please allow us to be free to make our own health choices. The benefits of cBHT far outweigh any risk!
Image
04.23.2021
Tamara D.
Ohio Cleveland

“Prior to beginning my compounded hormone replacement I suffe...”

Prior to beginning my compounded hormone replacement I suffered from issues that caused me to need to quit my job. I could no longer manage the tasks and responsibilities of my position as a private school administrator. I had horrible brain fog and laps in memory. Now that my hormones are in balance, I have clarity of mind, confidence, and no longer suffer from any of the debilitating issues that caused such fear and inconsistencies.
Image
04.23.2021
Diane M.
Idaho Coeur dAlene

“After 4 years of progressing depression, hot flashes and anx...”

After 4 years of progressing depression, hot flashes and anxiety, I felt it was worth the money to get help with these menopause symptoms. These hormones literally saved my life. Before, I had no quality of life just misery and I am telling you lightly how bad my symptoms were. I also feel very safe taking them unlike the other drugs that do not have health factors in mind but profit. Human health is important for our well-being. It's time to put us first!
Image
04.23.2021
Christine H.
Minnesota Big Lake

“It helped me get my life back to being stable. No more ups a...”

It helped me get my life back to being stable. No more ups and downs.
Image
04.23.2021
tobi I.
California roseville

“I was diagnosed with PMR- an autoimmune disease that caused ...”

I was diagnosed with PMR- an autoimmune disease that caused extreme pain from the neck down to my knees. It affected my entire life. I couldn't put on my socks and could barley pick up five pounds. I lost most of my strength and muscle. My adrenal glands were not producing the hormones my body needed. After being treated by my rheumatologist with the only thing that helped-prednisone for four years, (which caused irreversible damage to my bones and eyes) I finally went to a naturopathic doctor. He tested the adrenal hormones- I had almost none, and started me on bioidentical hormones. I am no longer on prednisone and my life has improved drastically! I still take them every day. I thank God I found naturopathic assistance so I could have this alternative therapy. Please keep up the fight for what is working and helping so many.
Image
04.23.2021
Corrie G.
Ohio Cincinnati

“As a menopausal woman, I was experiencing dizziness and my s...”

As a menopausal woman, I was experiencing dizziness and my sleep was being interrupted. These two symptoms have been eliminated with the use of BHT. Nothing else has helped with my dizziness, so yes, this BHT has been life-changing for me. It is safe, natural, and not synthetic.
Image
04.23.2021
Bertha F.
Florida Deltona

“I used to get so hot all the time, even the slightest activi...”

I used to get so hot all the time, even the slightest activity would cause excessive sweating and my feet got so hot that they felt like they were on fire. After starting progesterone cream, I feel like a new person. This is the only thing I found that helped.
Image
04.23.2021
Mary C.
Nevada Reno

“I am a night and day different type of person to those I am ...”

I am a night and day different type of person to those I am around and live with. I also, for my own well-being, feel more calm and clear in thought. I have a better handle on my emotions.
Image
04.23.2021
Grace G.
California Bolinas

“I tried using different pills and they did not work for me. ...”

I tried using different pills and they did not work for me. Using the drops every am/pm has taken care of all my menopausal symptoms. If I stop for even a few days, my hot flashes are back.
Image
04.23.2021
Heather G.
Maryland Chestertown

“cBHT has provided me with the option to have the strength, v...”

cBHT has provided me with the option to have the strength, vigor and sexual pleasure of my youth combined with the wisdom and thoughtfulness of my age and experience. I am careful about what I put in my body, and would never have been comfortable using standard hormone replacement options. Working closely with a doctor I admire and trust, and using compounded medicines at the exactly correct dosage for my particular body has been a game changer. I strongly support CBHT.
Image
04.23.2021
Stephanie A.
Texas Stephenville

“I cannot stress enough the importance of my compounded medic...”

I cannot stress enough the importance of my compounded medication/pellets. It has changed my life for the better, my quality of life has improved 10 fold. The government needs to recognize the importance of compounded medication. We women and men need this, do NOT take it away from us.
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Hear their stories, in their own words. Protect their access to compounded hormones.

On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded hormones to the lives of millions of women in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for the big pharmaceutical companies, it will be disastrous for the millions of patients that those same pharmaceutical companies cannot serve!

We encourage the appropriate committees in both the House and Senate to hold hearings on this critical issue.

Preserve compounded hormones.

Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded hormones to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded hormones are.

Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded hormones to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded hormones are.

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