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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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Kimberley M.
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“I have better disposition and it greatly reduced hot flashes...”

Susan M.
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“It's brought mental clarity and a feeling of balance back to...”

Cindy M.
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“cBHT has impacted my life. It allowed me to feel normal agai...”

Alissa A.
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“The impact has been astonishing. I had experienced miserable...”

STEPHANIE B.
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“When I first went through menopause, my doctor prescribed a ...”

Judith D.
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“Doctors couldn't get my estrogen levels regulated until they...”

Cody G.
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“These hormones are so important to me. My hot flashes would ...”

Janice B.
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“I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormo...”

Erica R.
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“A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopa...”

Alicia G.
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“This therapy has greatly reduced the migraines I experienced...”

Emily Beiers B.
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“Before cBHT I was suffering from PMDD with suicidal thoughts...”

Pamela R.
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“I have a very sensitive physiology when it comes to hormones...”

Alicia J.
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“Using hormonal therapy has balanced my moods and physical en...”

Randy O.
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“I honestly think it has helped me hate mornings less. My hus...”

Kaaren S.
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“It has brought my testosterone levels back to a good level. ...”

Tiffany W.
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“I am in perimenopause and do not know what I would do withou...”

Char B.
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“Eight years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, I got...”

Kathleen F.
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“Eliminated migraines and mood swings...”

Monica T.
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“Biodentical/natural hormones have allowed me to continue to ...”

Gina R.
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“I have come to believe that natural remedies are a great ben...”

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04.13.2021
Kimberley M.
Washington Bothell

“I have better disposition and it greatly reduced hot flashes...”

I have better disposition and it greatly reduced hot flashes and night sweats.
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04.13.2021
Susan M.
Washington Mill Creek

“It's brought mental clarity and a feeling of balance back to...”

It's brought mental clarity and a feeling of balance back to my body and mind. I feel a whole new positive take on life day to day. I can't imagine a life with out the help it's given me to function and live my best life.
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04.13.2021
Cindy M.
Washington Amboy

“cBHT has impacted my life. It allowed me to feel normal agai...”

cBHT has impacted my life. It allowed me to feel normal again. It got rid of my brain fog, hot flashes, low libido, and mood swings. I was barely sleeping before I began my compounded bioidentical hormone treatments. Now I sleep through the night. Please continue to allow me access to these important medical treatments.
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04.13.2021
Alissa A.
Washington Mukilteo

“The impact has been astonishing. I had experienced miserable...”

The impact has been astonishing. I had experienced miserable hot flashes for a year prior to treatment and have my life back.
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04.13.2021
STEPHANIE B.
Washington SOHOMISH

“When I first went through menopause, my doctor prescribed a ...”

When I first went through menopause, my doctor prescribed a traditional HRT patch. It caused break through bleeding and I had mild headaches. So I stopped using them at the recommendation of my doctor. A year later I began seeing a different doctor who prescribed bioidentical HRT or cBHT. My hot flashes disappeared and I began to sleep better. The best news is my osteopenia got better! My dexascan showed great improvement in bone density. I also appreciate that cBHT is plant based. Shame on Pfizer and their product, Premarin. I find the treatment of mares and their foals to make Premarin horrific and disgusting! Please give patients the choice of humane, effective, and beneficial HRT through the use of cBHT.
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04.13.2021
Judith D.
Washington Index

“Doctors couldn't get my estrogen levels regulated until they...”

Doctors couldn't get my estrogen levels regulated until they came upon my compounded prescription. It was the only form my body would accept and thrive eon.
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04.13.2021
Cody G.
Washington Spokane

“These hormones are so important to me. My hot flashes would ...”

These hormones are so important to me. My hot flashes would not stop even at 76 years old. I would wake up soaking wet and lost weight. I am a small woman and cannot afford to lose weight. I pay for these myself and I would not do that if they did not enhance my life.
Image
04.13.2021
Janice B.
Washington Snohomish

“I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormo...”

I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormone therapy for 11 years. Prior to this therapy, I was constantly fatigued, depressed and unable to feel much joy. I was diagnosed by my Urologist with hyppogonadism and very low levels of testosterone. I could not afford the testosterone from pharmaceutical companies because my insurance plans stopped covering them. Initially they covered a few brands but every year they would put more brands on the unavailable list. I had to constantly go back to my Urologist, pay the office visit fee and fight with appeals to my insurance, all to no avail. The only way I can get testosterone that my physician has prescribed is through my local compounding pharmacy. The cost is also $1,500 less per year to purchase through a compounding pharmacist! That is enough savings for me to provide the basic necessities of food and clothing for our family. My quality of life has improved dramatically and I find life to be enjoyable as a result of HRT.
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04.13.2021
Erica R.
Washington Snohomish

“A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopa...”

A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopause I asked my doctor if there was any option for me to help with the weight gain, night sweats and mood swings and she suggested synthetic HRT. When I told her I wasn't interested, due to the adverse side affects and higher chances of getting cancer, she said to wait it out or see a Naturopath. So I saw a Naturopath and after months of testing and supplements, I got on Progesterone through a compound pharmacy- which is a much better healthy option. Please do not take this right away from me or other women I know. I am able to pretty much skate by with minimal hot flashes and night sweats. It has saved my life- and kept my husband happy too!
Image
04.13.2021
Alicia G.
Washington Spokane Vly

“This therapy has greatly reduced the migraines I experienced...”

This therapy has greatly reduced the migraines I experienced with a prior alternative and provided me much more balance during a very volatile time. Please don't put an end to it.
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04.13.2021
Emily Beiers B.
Washington West Richland

“Before cBHT I was suffering from PMDD with suicidal thoughts...”

Before cBHT I was suffering from PMDD with suicidal thoughts. I had tried OTC creams without success. Since starting cBHT, I have not had suicidal thoughts during menstruation and this has not only impacted me but it has positively impacted my family.
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04.13.2021
Pamela R.
Washington Lakewood

“I have a very sensitive physiology when it comes to hormones...”

I have a very sensitive physiology when it comes to hormones. Contraceptives were ALWAYS a problem for me due to side effects. Compounded hormones are so much more effective for me, no side effects and they can be tweaked in very minor ways that big pharma simply cannot accommodate.
Image
04.13.2021
Alicia J.
Washington Spokane

“Using hormonal therapy has balanced my moods and physical en...”

Using hormonal therapy has balanced my moods and physical energy for the last 15 years. Keep the compounding pharmacies!
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04.13.2021
Randy O.
Washington Otis orchards

“I honestly think it has helped me hate mornings less. My hus...”

I honestly think it has helped me hate mornings less. My husband notices I talk differently to him. Less moody and more even tempered.
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04.13.2021
Kaaren S.
Washington Shoreline

“It has brought my testosterone levels back to a good level. ...”

It has brought my testosterone levels back to a good level. I believe it has helped me physically so that I am able to get a good workout. This is important to me since heart problems run in my family and I want to stay in good shape to help fight that problem.
Image
04.13.2021
Tiffany W.
Washington Snohomish

“I am in perimenopause and do not know what I would do withou...”

I am in perimenopause and do not know what I would do without access to compounded bioidentical HRT. Even before periomenopause, when I needed post-partum hormone re-balancing, synthetic estrogen in the form of birth control pills made me depressed and anxious and took away my libido. Compounded bioidentical estrogen did none of those things and essentially gave me my life back, restoring a sense of confidence, calm, and inner strength. I cannot overstate how much that meant to me, especially as a mother of three young children. Prior to taking the compounded bioidentical estrogen, I felt so fragile I could hardly go grocery shopping. I would push the cart very slowly through the store, gripping the handle and having to check out and leave after gathering only a few items. Upon starting the bioidentical estrogen this insecurity went away. I could push my daughter on the swing outside without feeling like I would shatter in pieces. This changed my life. I now take compounded bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and the ability to have them made specifically for my needs is vital. I feel safe taking them because they are bioidentical and I can also tailor my doses according to my symptoms. Non-compounded and synthetic options are simply too limiting.
Image
04.13.2021
Char B.
Washington North Bend

“Eight years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, I got...”

Eight years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, I got sick - severe, frequent migraines, pain, and exhaustion. I have been working with my doctor all this time working on feeling better so that I can take care of my family. I was recently diagnosed with a genetic syndrome, something we had never suspected but with my doctor's persistance and patient care, we figured it out. The diagnosis was complicated by being perimenopausal. Without cBHT we would never have known what symptoms were "just" hormonal and which were part of my syndrome. Without my doctor having the freedom to prescribe and adjust my cBHT, I would still be sick.
Image
04.13.2021
Kathleen F.
Washington Everett

“Eliminated migraines and mood swings...”

Eliminated migraines and mood swings
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04.13.2021
Monica T.
Washington Everett

“Biodentical/natural hormones have allowed me to continue to ...”

Biodentical/natural hormones have allowed me to continue to be sexually active into my 60's where I would otherwise have not been physically able to. Also it has improved my energy and vibrance. I tried western hormone solutions. They did not work for me. I have been on the receiving end of too many physicians who practice one size fits all medicine. I worked in acute care for over 15 years in the US. The more I found out about its chemicals, the further I wanted to be from any of it, particularly since on more than one occasion the chemical cure almost killed me. Why anyone would feel the need to judge someones else's cures, religion or politics, is beyond me. Unfortunately, my insurance is not paying for my biogenetical hormones, so why do you care about or feel the need to control how I choose to care for me?
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04.13.2021
Gina R.
Washington Lake Stevens

“I have come to believe that natural remedies are a great ben...”

I have come to believe that natural remedies are a great benefit to my body. I use no pharmaceuticals and believe my body functions better with only natural meds.
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Story Image Kimberley M.

“I have better disposition and it greatly reduced hot flashes...”

Story Image Susan M.

“It's brought mental clarity and a feeling of balance back to...”

Story Image Cindy M.

“cBHT has impacted my life. It allowed me to feel normal agai...”

Story Image Alissa A.

“The impact has been astonishing. I had experienced miserable...”

Story Image STEPHANIE B.

“When I first went through menopause, my doctor prescribed a ...”

Story Image Judith D.

“Doctors couldn't get my estrogen levels regulated until they...”

Story Image Cody G.

“These hormones are so important to me. My hot flashes would ...”

Story Image Janice B.

“I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormo...”

Story Image Erica R.

“A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopa...”

Story Image Alicia G.

“This therapy has greatly reduced the migraines I experienced...”

Story Image Emily Beiers B.

“Before cBHT I was suffering from PMDD with suicidal thoughts...”

Story Image Pamela R.

“I have a very sensitive physiology when it comes to hormones...”

Story Image Alicia J.

“Using hormonal therapy has balanced my moods and physical en...”

Story Image Randy O.

“I honestly think it has helped me hate mornings less. My hus...”

Story Image Kaaren S.

“It has brought my testosterone levels back to a good level. ...”

Story Image Tiffany W.

“I am in perimenopause and do not know what I would do withou...”

Story Image Char B.

“Eight years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, I got...”

Story Image Kathleen F.

“Eliminated migraines and mood swings...”

Story Image Monica T.

“Biodentical/natural hormones have allowed me to continue to ...”

Story Image Gina R.

“I have come to believe that natural remedies are a great ben...”

Image
04.13.2021
Kimberley M.
Washington Bothell

“I have better disposition and it greatly reduced hot flashes...”

I have better disposition and it greatly reduced hot flashes and night sweats.
Image
04.13.2021
Susan M.
Washington Mill Creek

“It's brought mental clarity and a feeling of balance back to...”

It's brought mental clarity and a feeling of balance back to my body and mind. I feel a whole new positive take on life day to day. I can't imagine a life with out the help it's given me to function and live my best life.
Image
04.13.2021
Cindy M.
Washington Amboy

“cBHT has impacted my life. It allowed me to feel normal agai...”

cBHT has impacted my life. It allowed me to feel normal again. It got rid of my brain fog, hot flashes, low libido, and mood swings. I was barely sleeping before I began my compounded bioidentical hormone treatments. Now I sleep through the night. Please continue to allow me access to these important medical treatments.
Image
04.13.2021
Alissa A.
Washington Mukilteo

“The impact has been astonishing. I had experienced miserable...”

The impact has been astonishing. I had experienced miserable hot flashes for a year prior to treatment and have my life back.
Image
04.13.2021
STEPHANIE B.
Washington SOHOMISH

“When I first went through menopause, my doctor prescribed a ...”

When I first went through menopause, my doctor prescribed a traditional HRT patch. It caused break through bleeding and I had mild headaches. So I stopped using them at the recommendation of my doctor. A year later I began seeing a different doctor who prescribed bioidentical HRT or cBHT. My hot flashes disappeared and I began to sleep better. The best news is my osteopenia got better! My dexascan showed great improvement in bone density. I also appreciate that cBHT is plant based. Shame on Pfizer and their product, Premarin. I find the treatment of mares and their foals to make Premarin horrific and disgusting! Please give patients the choice of humane, effective, and beneficial HRT through the use of cBHT.
Image
04.13.2021
Judith D.
Washington Index

“Doctors couldn't get my estrogen levels regulated until they...”

Doctors couldn't get my estrogen levels regulated until they came upon my compounded prescription. It was the only form my body would accept and thrive eon.
Image
04.13.2021
Cody G.
Washington Spokane

“These hormones are so important to me. My hot flashes would ...”

These hormones are so important to me. My hot flashes would not stop even at 76 years old. I would wake up soaking wet and lost weight. I am a small woman and cannot afford to lose weight. I pay for these myself and I would not do that if they did not enhance my life.
Image
04.13.2021
Janice B.
Washington Snohomish

“I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormo...”

I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormone therapy for 11 years. Prior to this therapy, I was constantly fatigued, depressed and unable to feel much joy. I was diagnosed by my Urologist with hyppogonadism and very low levels of testosterone. I could not afford the testosterone from pharmaceutical companies because my insurance plans stopped covering them. Initially they covered a few brands but every year they would put more brands on the unavailable list. I had to constantly go back to my Urologist, pay the office visit fee and fight with appeals to my insurance, all to no avail. The only way I can get testosterone that my physician has prescribed is through my local compounding pharmacy. The cost is also $1,500 less per year to purchase through a compounding pharmacist! That is enough savings for me to provide the basic necessities of food and clothing for our family. My quality of life has improved dramatically and I find life to be enjoyable as a result of HRT.
Image
04.13.2021
Erica R.
Washington Snohomish

“A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopa...”

A few years ago when I started having symptoms of pre-menopause I asked my doctor if there was any option for me to help with the weight gain, night sweats and mood swings and she suggested synthetic HRT. When I told her I wasn't interested, due to the adverse side affects and higher chances of getting cancer, she said to wait it out or see a Naturopath. So I saw a Naturopath and after months of testing and supplements, I got on Progesterone through a compound pharmacy- which is a much better healthy option. Please do not take this right away from me or other women I know. I am able to pretty much skate by with minimal hot flashes and night sweats. It has saved my life- and kept my husband happy too!
Image
04.13.2021
Alicia G.
Washington Spokane Vly

“This therapy has greatly reduced the migraines I experienced...”

This therapy has greatly reduced the migraines I experienced with a prior alternative and provided me much more balance during a very volatile time. Please don't put an end to it.
Image
04.13.2021
Emily Beiers B.
Washington West Richland

“Before cBHT I was suffering from PMDD with suicidal thoughts...”

Before cBHT I was suffering from PMDD with suicidal thoughts. I had tried OTC creams without success. Since starting cBHT, I have not had suicidal thoughts during menstruation and this has not only impacted me but it has positively impacted my family.
Image
04.13.2021
Pamela R.
Washington Lakewood

“I have a very sensitive physiology when it comes to hormones...”

I have a very sensitive physiology when it comes to hormones. Contraceptives were ALWAYS a problem for me due to side effects. Compounded hormones are so much more effective for me, no side effects and they can be tweaked in very minor ways that big pharma simply cannot accommodate.
Image
04.13.2021
Alicia J.
Washington Spokane

“Using hormonal therapy has balanced my moods and physical en...”

Using hormonal therapy has balanced my moods and physical energy for the last 15 years. Keep the compounding pharmacies!
Image
04.13.2021
Randy O.
Washington Otis orchards

“I honestly think it has helped me hate mornings less. My hus...”

I honestly think it has helped me hate mornings less. My husband notices I talk differently to him. Less moody and more even tempered.
Image
04.13.2021
Kaaren S.
Washington Shoreline

“It has brought my testosterone levels back to a good level. ...”

It has brought my testosterone levels back to a good level. I believe it has helped me physically so that I am able to get a good workout. This is important to me since heart problems run in my family and I want to stay in good shape to help fight that problem.
Image
04.13.2021
Tiffany W.
Washington Snohomish

“I am in perimenopause and do not know what I would do withou...”

I am in perimenopause and do not know what I would do without access to compounded bioidentical HRT. Even before periomenopause, when I needed post-partum hormone re-balancing, synthetic estrogen in the form of birth control pills made me depressed and anxious and took away my libido. Compounded bioidentical estrogen did none of those things and essentially gave me my life back, restoring a sense of confidence, calm, and inner strength. I cannot overstate how much that meant to me, especially as a mother of three young children. Prior to taking the compounded bioidentical estrogen, I felt so fragile I could hardly go grocery shopping. I would push the cart very slowly through the store, gripping the handle and having to check out and leave after gathering only a few items. Upon starting the bioidentical estrogen this insecurity went away. I could push my daughter on the swing outside without feeling like I would shatter in pieces. This changed my life. I now take compounded bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and the ability to have them made specifically for my needs is vital. I feel safe taking them because they are bioidentical and I can also tailor my doses according to my symptoms. Non-compounded and synthetic options are simply too limiting.
Image
04.13.2021
Char B.
Washington North Bend

“Eight years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, I got...”

Eight years ago, after the birth of my youngest child, I got sick - severe, frequent migraines, pain, and exhaustion. I have been working with my doctor all this time working on feeling better so that I can take care of my family. I was recently diagnosed with a genetic syndrome, something we had never suspected but with my doctor's persistance and patient care, we figured it out. The diagnosis was complicated by being perimenopausal. Without cBHT we would never have known what symptoms were "just" hormonal and which were part of my syndrome. Without my doctor having the freedom to prescribe and adjust my cBHT, I would still be sick.
Image
04.13.2021
Kathleen F.
Washington Everett

“Eliminated migraines and mood swings...”

Eliminated migraines and mood swings
Image
04.13.2021
Monica T.
Washington Everett

“Biodentical/natural hormones have allowed me to continue to ...”

Biodentical/natural hormones have allowed me to continue to be sexually active into my 60's where I would otherwise have not been physically able to. Also it has improved my energy and vibrance. I tried western hormone solutions. They did not work for me. I have been on the receiving end of too many physicians who practice one size fits all medicine. I worked in acute care for over 15 years in the US. The more I found out about its chemicals, the further I wanted to be from any of it, particularly since on more than one occasion the chemical cure almost killed me. Why anyone would feel the need to judge someones else's cures, religion or politics, is beyond me. Unfortunately, my insurance is not paying for my biogenetical hormones, so why do you care about or feel the need to control how I choose to care for me?
Image
04.13.2021
Gina R.
Washington Lake Stevens

“I have come to believe that natural remedies are a great ben...”

I have come to believe that natural remedies are a great benefit to my body. I use no pharmaceuticals and believe my body functions better with only natural meds.
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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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