I am unable to take a hormone replacement for menopausal symptoms currently on the market because of side effects. Going to a compound pharmacy has saved my sanity and my marriage! Please do not let them take away my right to choose a formula that works for me!

cBHT has significantly improved my quality of living. When I first started using cBHT, I thought it was amazing how a little cream was able to assist in so many aspects of my life. It especially assisted in my outlook on life. I felt that aging wasn't the end of living a vibrant life, my mood was lifted, small aches relieved, and the mood swings that plagued me with the ebb and flow of my hormones for so long were a thing of the past. All of this with no side effects! I am truly grateful to have discovered cBHT.

I am taking this for low testosterone. It has improved to a normal level and I feel great when I am taking it. I like this dosage form and it rubs in easily.

I have received cBHT through my gynecologist for the past 10 years and do not function normally without the great benefits of it. I am enjoying a normal sex life, uninterrupted sleep and restored energy. No more weight gain in the belly or blurred mind throughout the night and day.

After my gynecologist refused to refill my prescription for estrogen and suggested that she prescribe an anti-anxiety drug (which can cause suicidal tendencies), I was introduced to an individual who helped me with a compound for hormone therapy. It works very well for me and my hot flashes and night sweats have been reduced by 90%. Anyone in the FDA that has never experienced a hot flash or night sweat should not be determining what is best for me. Please leave my personal choice for compounding alone!

cBHT has changed the quality of my life immensely, with a better sense of well-being. After trying multiple brands of estrogen creams and supplements, the cBHT was the only solution that offered relief from extreme pain during intercourse. My vaginal dryness was extreme and the hormone treatment gave me long awaited relief!

cBHT has been absolutely life changing. Before I started taking cBHT, I had terrible menstrual cramps, daily headaches that could not be relieved with OTC pharmaceuticals, extreme mood swings and insomnia that also was not relieved by prescription pharmaceuticals. Also, I was experiencing acne breakouts in my late thirties into my forties. There were other more minor perimenopausal symptoms as well that on their own would likely not have prompted me to seek therapy. Since being on cBHT my quality of life has drastically improved. I no longer suffer from the quality of life sucking symptoms listed above. I cannot tell you how many years I have now been on cBHT, but I would not be the same person without the therapy. cBHT has improved my libido as well thereby enhancing my marriage in that very important way. Without cBHT, I don't even want to keep company with myself. I am now a menopausal woman and cBHT continues to be equally important in this stage of my life. I can usually tell when it is time to adjust my hormone therapy as previously managed symptoms become more problematic. cBHT helps manage the proverbial hot flashes that are so frequently a challenge for mature women. I love love love my cBHT and life would not be as beautiful as it is without the therapy.

I am 67 years old and have been using bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and 7 Keto DHEA for over 10 years. During perimenopause and in early menopause, it was like my body was just shutting down, in addition to all the typical symptoms of menopause. At that time, my former gynecologist prescibed Premarin (with no testing for anything) and I had horrific side effects. So I quit taking it and, believe me, I suffered for years until I found a new doctor upon the recommendation of a friend. She ordered a multitude of tests. Not only was my blood level of estradiol so low as to be unmeasurable, I also was deficient in progesterone for a woman in menopause. She also discovered that I have hypothyroidism. I tried taking a standardized dosage of Synthroid, again with disasterous side effects. But my wonderful new doctor said not to worry. She prescribed bioidentical estrogen (Biest), progesterone, and thyroid hormones (T3+T4), all of which were compounded to an exact dosage that my body needed. (I was not "stuck" with taking a standardized dosage that non-compounded medications offered and that did not suit the needs of my body). My quality of life completely turned around! Over the years, I have had to have the dosages periodically increased by small increments. This would not even be possible without the availability of compounded hormones! Again, PLEASE do not allow the FDA to take this right away from me and so many other women. Just thinking about not having my compounded meds throws me into a state of severe anxiety. Believe me, I know my body and I have years of wonderful life-giving experience taking compounded hormones. If my right to take these is denied, I can't even fathom how my quality of life would deteriorate, and even if I would want to continue to live. I certainly would not return to the standardized so-called natural estrogen/progesterone and the synthetic thyroid hormones that made my life intolerable. If a woman has a right to govern her own body by having an abortion, then I have the RIGHT to govern my body's wellness by using compounded hormones.

I had ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids. I was advised to have a total hysterectomy. That was over 22 years ago. I did not want that solution, so I researched and learned about bioidentical progesterone as opposed to synthetic progestins. I began using bioidentical progesterone regularly, resulting in stopping the cysts from developing and making the fibroids shrink. I also had much more energy and my mood swings stabilized, resulting in me becoming more active which helped me lose weight and helped me become healthier. 22 years later and I am still healthy and very, very active. I am able to take care of my wheel chair bound 82 year old husband with post polio syndrome.

I could not get my Hashimotos balanced so I started using compounded hormones as Premarin made me worse. Keeping my hormones balanced precisely balanced my thyroid. I test every six months and the formula is tweaked every time. No synthetic can do this for me because they are not exact enough. My thyroid would crash without compounded hormones to keep me stable. They have made an amazing difference in living my life.

My urologist, who I have gone to for many years, prescribed an ointment compounded testosterone medication a couple of years ago. He monitors it regularly. It has improved the quality of life in a number of ways and it is important for me to be able to continue receiving it.

I am 63. At 42 I was diagnosed with FMD. I am a volunteer study at Cleveland Clinic. Studies have shown a link to FMD and hormones. More research is needed. I have had serious hormonal problems since age 10. Hormone replacement has changed my life for the better. Much BETTER.

cBHT has made a tremendous positive effect on my quality of life with NO side effects. I had undesirable side effects on oral hormone replacement pills and vaginal creams. The quality of life was not comparable to cBHT.

I used to feel very tired and always grouchy. I started probably 23 years ago and my doctor said I was almost off the charts with my hormonal imbalance. Since that time has passed I feel so much better and everyone says I look great for 66 years old. I do feel good and the compounding meds and my doctor has helped a lot! I hope the FDA doesn't try and stop the compounding industry because it has helped many people feel so much better including myself. I truly do support this and hope it will continue so other people can be helped and feel better!

It was life changing. Physically fixed my issue and restored my confidence as a woman.

cBHT is a great option for pre-menopausal women. I found that my quality of life improved, energy levels were sustained, ability to think clearly without fogginess took place. Bone, skin, and heart health were maintained, vaginal wall thickness maintained. I think this should be offered to all women. Makes a difference between living and just being alive.

Before my bioidentical hormone replacement I had less energy, dry skin, irritable mood swings, a dry uncomfortable vaginal area, loss of sexual pleasure, and sleepless nights.

I would not be able to function without these compounded hormone therapy medications. I would have foggy thinking, no sleep, hot flashes and other very detrimental issues. The FDA needs to realize how vital these medications are to patients like myself.

I was suffering greatly with menopause, insomnia, night sweats, constant hot flashes, zero sex drive and painful intercourse. An MD friend said she heard good things about bioidenticals. It has been life changing for me (and my very happy husband!).