Dorrie
S.
Michigan
Grand Rapids
“With bioidentical hormones, I do not experience mood swings,...”
With bioidentical hormones, I do not experience mood swings, disturbed sleep, fatigue, or depression anymore.
“I started to take testosterone for muscle and body mass loss...”
I started to take testosterone for muscle and body mass loss due to aging. I am 65. It worked very well for those symptoms, but in addition I now have increased energy and actually feel much better than I did five years ago. I have not experienced any negative effects and plan to take it the rest of my life. I recommend "T" to all my friends.
Tawnya
H.
Michigan
Holland
“cBHT has helped me maintain my mood, my physical comfort, an...”
cBHT has helped me maintain my mood, my physical comfort, and muscle mass even with chronic fatigue. I wanted to go without hormone therapy, but that wasn't possible for me and manufactured hormones did not provide the same help and relief. This is a key component of my health maintenance.
Charlotte
H.
Texas
Arlington
“Without this hormone therapy, the intimacy in my marriage wo...”
Without this hormone therapy, the intimacy in my marriage would not exist. This is essential to my quality of life.
“I thank God every day for the person who told me about this....”
I thank God every day for the person who told me about this. I got tested and started hormone therapy and within a few months my life was back to normal. I spent 17 years with no hormones and I aged rapidly. I had arthroscopic like symptoms in my hoops and back, I was irritable and depressed. I went from a secure, successful and articulate woman to a shell. I lost jobs. I lost friends. I was so miserable that I contemplated suicide daily and unsuccessfully executed a plan to end my life. My life has turned around since starting hormones. They are what keeps this woman healthy, active and healthy.
Kelle
C.
Wyoming
Gillette
“The prescription of bioidentical hormones allowed me to conc...”
The prescription of bioidentical hormones allowed me to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term following the devasting loss of two pregnancies prior.
“Post menopause, I was osteopenic, had urinary issues, had br...”
Post menopause, I was osteopenic, had urinary issues, had brain fog and felt blah. The use of compounded (bio-identical) hormones felt like a life saver. Immediately, I felt better generally, brain fog cleared and in 3 years my DEXA Scan was completely normal. Previously I had been prescribed pharmaceutical hormones which made me have horrible headaches and felt bad most of the time. Thank God for compounded hormones!
“Hormonal therapy has helped stop menopause effects; night sw...”
Hormonal therapy has helped stop menopause effects; night sweats, weight gain, clarity, and my skin is better.
“It has helped with my mental alertness and my sleep improved...”
It has helped with my mental alertness and my sleep improved so much. My mood seems a lot better since hormones.
“Before menopause, I had a total hysterectomy and oopherectom...”
Before menopause, I had a total hysterectomy and oopherectomy. It didn't take long before my skin dried up, my emotions were wild, and several other symptoms. I developed breast cancer which is estrogen connected. I have been fighting autoimmune issues for 15 years and have become very chemically sensitive, which limits many items, including a lot of pharmaceuticals. cBHT has been a life saver for me. My life would be in a shambles without it. It doesn't matter what chemicals the FDA approves if I can't use them. I am very concerned that the FDA is even considering a move to restrict cBHT.
Terri
A.
Wyoming
Glenrock
“Since I started using the Progesterone cream, I do not have ...”
Since I started using the Progesterone cream, I do not have the menopausal symptoms that I was experiencing without it. My night sweats, mood swings, irritability, tiredness, and low energy levels are gone.
I can't imagine not being able to use this cream. My quality of life would be effected greatly.
Tracy
L.
Wisconsin
App;leton
“I have used cBHT for symptoms of perimenopause and found tha...”
I have used cBHT for symptoms of perimenopause and found that its use have calmed my symptoms. Thus creating a more homogenous home life for my family.
Lynn
D.
Wisconsin
New Berlin
“My husband and I took compounded hormone replacement medicat...”
My husband and I took compounded hormone replacement medications for several years. It made a big difference for us. It was nice to have the option of having compounded medications made just for us, based on saliva testing, as opposed to a mass produced drug. We were also fortunate to have a local compounding pharmacist.
MELISSA
K.
Wisconsin
HARTFORD
“Without this hormone following a female surgery to stop the ...”
Without this hormone following a female surgery to stop the chance of getting cancer, I was getting severe migraines, hot flashes, imbalance, and so on. I am EXTREMELY sensitive to any script drugs. This has saved me after many other attempts. Without this cream, I would be unable to function at all. Shame on you for dabbling into something that you have no idea the benefits for many people like myself.
Karen
M.
Wisconsin
Rhinelander
“I have experienced a great result with my prescribed cBHT wi...”
I have experienced a great result with my prescribed cBHT with no side effects. The quality of my intimate life with my husband improved dramatically. I want to continue using it for as long as my prescriber deems it safe and appropriate.
Callan
K.
Wisconsin
St. Francis
“Prior to bioidentical hormone therapy, I had hot flashes, in...”
Prior to bioidentical hormone therapy, I had hot flashes, incredible mood swings and depression, felt sluggish all the time, and overall just couldn't stand the skin I was in. I had been on several different anti-depressants and anxiety medications. My menstrual cycle was sporadic and horrific in terms of length and quantity of flow. I have now been on BHT cream for two years. It took about six months for things to "regulate" and my doctor to tweak the dosage, but I feel 10 years younger. I have a sex drive again. I have discontinued the use of anti-depressants and can say with 100% certainty that this have improved my quality of life - as well as the quality of life of my family. Hot flashes are rare and my menstrual cycle is more predictable and managable. I am so thankful that a friend had me see Dr. Whitcomb to discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. I don't feel so "foggy" all the time in terms of remembering numbers/dates/appointments (I used to mess them up all the time!). I certainly still get moody, anxious, and tired, but I just feel "normal" again. This truly has been such a quality of life saver for me.
Rhonda
I.
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
“It has kept me from having the typical symptoms of menopause...”
It has kept me from having the typical symptoms of menopause - hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood changes. I have felt excellent for the past 11 years using compounded hormone replacement and firmly believe this option should remain for all women.
Alanna
W.
Wisconsin
Brookfield
“I was told by two different doctors that I wasn't able to ha...”
I was told by two different doctors that I wasn't able to have children. I had irregular or no period at all. My hair did not grow past a certain length, I continued to gain weight despite diet/exercise, and I completely lost my sex drive. cBHT has brought back my period on a regular, monthly schedule. My hair grows normally now. I have now naturally conceived two children. My weight and sex drive are still concerns, but I am working to rectify both as best I can.
Dawn
R.
Wisconsin
Neshkoro
“I cannot imagine life without cBHT. I entered surgical menop...”
I cannot imagine life without cBHT. I entered surgical menopause at age 29 and continued to suffer for years, after standard pharmacology failed me. Unless one has experienced the life-altering effects of menopause, one cannot judge the soul-saving benefits of cBHT. Synthetic hormones are NOT the same, and the delicate hormone cascade knows the difference. Not only is your body affected by hormone disruption, but also your mind and your soul. I am not exaggerating the difference cBHT made in my life.
An arbitrary committee can not understand the quality of life difference cBHT can make without talking to patients, talking to prescribers. I wonder if there were any women on this committee? Any post-menopausal women on this committee? Do NOT allow Big Pharma pressure to determine what my body requires. The decision for hormone supplementation should remain in the hands of patient and doctor - not a committee.
Phyllis J
D.
Wisconsin
Oconomowoc
“With the prescription premarin, I was getting UTIs and very ...”
With the prescription premarin, I was getting UTIs and very itchy. With the compound premarin, no problems. It works so well.