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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.
Eileen H.
04.13.2021
“Having two forms of estrogen compounded together has worked ...”
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Cheryl J.
04.13.2021
“It has helped clear up my brain fog, has given me more energ...”
Vonda A.
04.13.2021
“Prior to using cBHT I would have spotting in between my mens...”
Carolyn N.
04.13.2021
“cBHT has given me a better quality of life in many ways. My ...”
Nancy N.
04.13.2021
“It was a godsend. The loss of hormones majorly affected my h...”
Leslie H.
04.13.2021
“Compounded prescriptions have made a huge impact on my life ...”
Kathy K.
04.13.2021
“Although I have only been using this for about six months no...”
Lorna P.
04.13.2021
“It has helped me to get a better night's sleep without wakin...”
Linda I.
04.13.2021
“When my hormones, estrogen and progesterone, dropped dramati...”
Mary L.
04.13.2021
“Compound pharmacy has been critical to my well-being since I...”
Lynda K.
04.13.2021
“cBHT has dramatically improved my quality of life. Prior to ...”
nan B.
04.13.2021
“I suffered from moodiness, night sweats....everything is bet...”
Sheryl B.
04.13.2021
“I feel so much better and have more energy with compounded h...”
Julie Z.
04.13.2021
“I had to switch to cBHT because I have multiple food sensiti...”
Tracy C.
04.13.2021
“I have been on topical hormone cream for about ten years. It...”
Linda G.
04.13.2021
“I had hot flashes so bad I couldn't sleep. I was very angry ...”
Gloria J H.
04.13.2021
“I have relied on compounded bioidentical hormone replacement...”
Joyce H.
04.13.2021
“I only use this compound when necessary for a condition erup...”
SHARON F.
04.13.2021
“Before hormone replacement therapy, I never felt well or ene...”
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04.13.2021
Eileen H.
Michigan Wyoming“Having two forms of estrogen compounded together has worked ...”
Having two forms of estrogen compounded together has worked so much better than using the straight estradiol patch. The estradiol in the patch is way too strong for me even at the lowest dose. On the patch, my ovaries ache and throb from developing cysts. The compounded estrogen has a partial mixture of estradiol and a weaker estrogen called estriol. This combination resolves my menopause symptoms without causing ovarian pain and cysts. Please do not take this option away from those of us who depend on a customized compounded prescription.
04.13.2021
Cheryl J.
Michigan Gowen“It has helped clear up my brain fog, has given me more energ...”
It has helped clear up my brain fog, has given me more energy, clearer thinking, less joint pain. My mood has greatly improved along with my libido. No more night sweats or hot flashes. My husband actually likes me again! I didn't even realize how bad things were until I started feeling better.
04.13.2021
Vonda A.
Michigan Scotts“Prior to using cBHT I would have spotting in between my mens...”
Prior to using cBHT I would have spotting in between my menstrual cycle several to most days of the month. Since using the cBHT for the last few years, most months I have no spotting. It has truly impacted my life in a very positive way!
04.13.2021
Carolyn N.
Michigan Wyoming“cBHT has given me a better quality of life in many ways. My ...”
cBHT has given me a better quality of life in many ways. My hot flashes were eradicated, it helped me to sleep better, I stopped spotting, and I feel much calmer than before.
04.13.2021
Nancy N.
Michigan 8976 E 32nd St Newaygo“It was a godsend. The loss of hormones majorly affected my h...”
It was a godsend. The loss of hormones majorly affected my health. I tried the pharmaceutical brand of replacement, the "one size fits all". It gave me unwanted side effects. My wellness provider suggested a compounded hormone replacement that was better, and my overall health has improved. I have excellent health. Why take away a form of treatment that is helping women like myself? If this form of medicine is taken away, I and other women will suffer. I will not be able to take hormone replacement therapy...Big Pharma, your one size pill does not work for all women.
04.13.2021
Leslie H.
Michigan Hudsonville“Compounded prescriptions have made a huge impact on my life ...”
Compounded prescriptions have made a huge impact on my life in so many positive ways. They are an absolutely essential necessity for being able to balance hormones in a safe and effective way.
04.13.2021
Kathy K.
Michigan Hamilton“Although I have only been using this for about six months no...”
Although I have only been using this for about six months now, the one MAJOR change I noticed was that it helped dramatically with my incontinence. In the morning, I was unable to make it from bed to the bathroom without dribbling and now this problem has subsided. It is starting to reignite my sex drive and I am not losing hair as bad now. Also, my hot flashes and night sweats have gone from having a dozen hot flashes a day/night, to maybe one during the day and another at night. My sleep has improved ... to the point I used to sleep 6-7 hours a night and now I can sleep soundly for 8-9 hours! With continued use, I hope to see improvements in other areas as well ... i.e.; dry skin, more energy, better moods, etc..
04.13.2021
Lorna P.
Michigan Manistee“It has helped me to get a better night's sleep without wakin...”
It has helped me to get a better night's sleep without waking multiple times in the night.
04.13.2021
Linda I.
Michigan Kalamazoo“When my hormones, estrogen and progesterone, dropped dramati...”
When my hormones, estrogen and progesterone, dropped dramatically around age 58, I experienced heart palpitations, anxiety attacks, depression, osteoporosis and body tingles.
I first started on estradiol patches and oral progesterone only to find that it improved symptoms but gave me breast swelling and pain.
I switched to compounded BHRT with estradiol, estriol, progesterone and testosterone in cream form.
It resolved my symptoms and I no longer have the breast swelling and pain. Our bodies need estrogen to maintain health. I am on a very low dose, which is restoring my health and healthy aging.
04.13.2021
Mary L.
Michigan Kalamazoo“Compound pharmacy has been critical to my well-being since I...”
Compound pharmacy has been critical to my well-being since I had to have a total hysterectomy after cancer diagnosis. I went into sudden and extreme menopause. The RX they made for me saved my life and my well-being.
04.13.2021
Lynda K.
Michigan Ada“cBHT has dramatically improved my quality of life. Prior to ...”
cBHT has dramatically improved my quality of life. Prior to taking compounded hormones, I was exhausted all of the time, depressed, overweight and had no desire to be sexually intimate with my mate. That really took a toll on my relationship. I also had a lot of pain in my joints and muscles. After I started taking cBHT, I got my energy back, the aches and pains in my joints and muscles went away, my health improved because I became active and lost weight. Prior to taking hormones, I was on the border of being diabetic. Diabetes is no longer a threat. My mate and I enjoy a sexually active life once again and my relationship is thriving! I no longer have mood swings nor am I depressed. Please do not take away my ability to get compounded hormones. You will ruin my health, my relationship and the quality of my life!
04.13.2021
nan B.
Michigan spring lake“I suffered from moodiness, night sweats....everything is bet...”
I suffered from moodiness, night sweats....everything is better now with compounded hormone therapy. No need to eliminate treatments. Instead, give more options. Government regulation is not needed for compounded hormone therapies. It appears the government is overstepping our boundaries when it comes to personal choice.
04.13.2021
Sheryl B.
Michigan Grandville“I feel so much better and have more energy with compounded h...”
I feel so much better and have more energy with compounded hormone therapy. I have tried numerous other hormone medications and they just don't work. With compounded hormone therapy, my hormone levels stay even instead of going up and down. Compounded hormone therapy is more effective for me.
04.13.2021
Julie Z.
Michigan Marshall“I had to switch to cBHT because I have multiple food sensiti...”
I had to switch to cBHT because I have multiple food sensitivities as a result of Hashimoto's Disease. All of the non-compounded options contained substances that I cannot have. If I didn't have the cBHT option, I would not be able to get the hormones that I need for a decent quality of life.
04.13.2021
Tracy C.
Michigan Portage“I have been on topical hormone cream for about ten years. It...”
I have been on topical hormone cream for about ten years. It has helped my mental health and helped my general physical health as well. I tried to go off of the cream for a few years. The results were disastrous for me. I felt very uneven mentally and my hair thinned more (two of the things I noticed). I have stayed on the cream to maintain a low level of hormones, as decided by my doctor. I feel mentally comfortable and would be worried about my own mental health if I no longer had access to my compounded cream. I have been very happy with the pharmacy that does this for me and want to continue.
04.13.2021
Linda G.
Michigan GOBLES“I had hot flashes so bad I couldn't sleep. I was very angry ...”
I had hot flashes so bad I couldn't sleep. I was very angry all the time and would yell often at my spouse and kids. I could hear myself but couldn't stop. Even though my insurance doesn't pay for this, I still get it. I'm 73 and I still get some hot flashes but not as bad.
04.13.2021
Gloria J H.
Michigan Bear Lake“I have relied on compounded bioidentical hormone replacement...”
I have relied on compounded bioidentical hormone replacement for many years and have enjoyed the lack of menopause symptoms and lack of concerns I would have using synthetic hormones. In fact I will not use synthetic hormones, so if the FDA takes away what I now use they will have removed the treatment option entirely for me.
04.13.2021
Joyce H.
Michigan Portage“I only use this compound when necessary for a condition erup...”
I only use this compound when necessary for a condition erupting around the vulva. It stops the intense itching conditions caused by lichen plantus. It is the only remedy that has helped.
04.13.2021
SHARON F.
Michigan THREE RIVERS“Before hormone replacement therapy, I never felt well or ene...”
Before hormone replacement therapy, I never felt well or energized. I wasn't sleeping well. Even though my bloodwork was in normal ranges I continued to feel like crap. Then I started compounded hormone replacement therapy and the improvement in my quality of life has been amazing. Please leave the compounded hormone replacement therapy in play as a medication that can help post menapausal women. It is critical to maintaining my quality of life. Thank you...
04.13.2021
Cheryl R.
Michigan Oakland“I was diagnosed with osteopenia and have been taking compoun...”
I was diagnosed with osteopenia and have been taking compounded progesterone in order to balance my hormones and further bone loss. I did not want to take normal synthetic hormone therapy, therefore my doctor prescribed cBHT. I have been taking cBHT for over 10 years and plan to continue for the rest of my life. I feel confident that cBHT I am taking will not give me the adverse side effects that synthetic HT would give. I feel healthy on the cBHT as I know it matches my own hormones and they provide me the healthiest and best balance in hormonal therapy. My bone density scans have improved and I am not having any more bone loss. I believe this would be a tragedy if I would not be able to receive cBHT any more due to lack of accessibility! Please do not pass a bill that will restrict access to cBHT.
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04.13.2021
Eileen H.
Michigan Wyoming“Having two forms of estrogen compounded together has worked ...”
Having two forms of estrogen compounded together has worked so much better than using the straight estradiol patch. The estradiol in the patch is way too strong for me even at the lowest dose. On the patch, my ovaries ache and throb from developing cysts. The compounded estrogen has a partial mixture of estradiol and a weaker estrogen called estriol. This combination resolves my menopause symptoms without causing ovarian pain and cysts. Please do not take this option away from those of us who depend on a customized compounded prescription.
04.13.2021
Cheryl J.
Michigan Gowen“It has helped clear up my brain fog, has given me more energ...”
It has helped clear up my brain fog, has given me more energy, clearer thinking, less joint pain. My mood has greatly improved along with my libido. No more night sweats or hot flashes. My husband actually likes me again! I didn't even realize how bad things were until I started feeling better.
04.13.2021
Vonda A.
Michigan Scotts“Prior to using cBHT I would have spotting in between my mens...”
Prior to using cBHT I would have spotting in between my menstrual cycle several to most days of the month. Since using the cBHT for the last few years, most months I have no spotting. It has truly impacted my life in a very positive way!
04.13.2021
Carolyn N.
Michigan Wyoming“cBHT has given me a better quality of life in many ways. My ...”
cBHT has given me a better quality of life in many ways. My hot flashes were eradicated, it helped me to sleep better, I stopped spotting, and I feel much calmer than before.
04.13.2021
Nancy N.
Michigan 8976 E 32nd St Newaygo“It was a godsend. The loss of hormones majorly affected my h...”
It was a godsend. The loss of hormones majorly affected my health. I tried the pharmaceutical brand of replacement, the "one size fits all". It gave me unwanted side effects. My wellness provider suggested a compounded hormone replacement that was better, and my overall health has improved. I have excellent health. Why take away a form of treatment that is helping women like myself? If this form of medicine is taken away, I and other women will suffer. I will not be able to take hormone replacement therapy...Big Pharma, your one size pill does not work for all women.
04.13.2021
Leslie H.
Michigan Hudsonville“Compounded prescriptions have made a huge impact on my life ...”
Compounded prescriptions have made a huge impact on my life in so many positive ways. They are an absolutely essential necessity for being able to balance hormones in a safe and effective way.
04.13.2021
Kathy K.
Michigan Hamilton“Although I have only been using this for about six months no...”
Although I have only been using this for about six months now, the one MAJOR change I noticed was that it helped dramatically with my incontinence. In the morning, I was unable to make it from bed to the bathroom without dribbling and now this problem has subsided. It is starting to reignite my sex drive and I am not losing hair as bad now. Also, my hot flashes and night sweats have gone from having a dozen hot flashes a day/night, to maybe one during the day and another at night. My sleep has improved ... to the point I used to sleep 6-7 hours a night and now I can sleep soundly for 8-9 hours! With continued use, I hope to see improvements in other areas as well ... i.e.; dry skin, more energy, better moods, etc..
04.13.2021
Lorna P.
Michigan Manistee“It has helped me to get a better night's sleep without wakin...”
It has helped me to get a better night's sleep without waking multiple times in the night.
04.13.2021
Linda I.
Michigan Kalamazoo“When my hormones, estrogen and progesterone, dropped dramati...”
When my hormones, estrogen and progesterone, dropped dramatically around age 58, I experienced heart palpitations, anxiety attacks, depression, osteoporosis and body tingles.
I first started on estradiol patches and oral progesterone only to find that it improved symptoms but gave me breast swelling and pain.
I switched to compounded BHRT with estradiol, estriol, progesterone and testosterone in cream form.
It resolved my symptoms and I no longer have the breast swelling and pain. Our bodies need estrogen to maintain health. I am on a very low dose, which is restoring my health and healthy aging.
04.13.2021
Mary L.
Michigan Kalamazoo“Compound pharmacy has been critical to my well-being since I...”
Compound pharmacy has been critical to my well-being since I had to have a total hysterectomy after cancer diagnosis. I went into sudden and extreme menopause. The RX they made for me saved my life and my well-being.
04.13.2021
Lynda K.
Michigan Ada“cBHT has dramatically improved my quality of life. Prior to ...”
cBHT has dramatically improved my quality of life. Prior to taking compounded hormones, I was exhausted all of the time, depressed, overweight and had no desire to be sexually intimate with my mate. That really took a toll on my relationship. I also had a lot of pain in my joints and muscles. After I started taking cBHT, I got my energy back, the aches and pains in my joints and muscles went away, my health improved because I became active and lost weight. Prior to taking hormones, I was on the border of being diabetic. Diabetes is no longer a threat. My mate and I enjoy a sexually active life once again and my relationship is thriving! I no longer have mood swings nor am I depressed. Please do not take away my ability to get compounded hormones. You will ruin my health, my relationship and the quality of my life!
04.13.2021
nan B.
Michigan spring lake“I suffered from moodiness, night sweats....everything is bet...”
I suffered from moodiness, night sweats....everything is better now with compounded hormone therapy. No need to eliminate treatments. Instead, give more options. Government regulation is not needed for compounded hormone therapies. It appears the government is overstepping our boundaries when it comes to personal choice.
04.13.2021
Sheryl B.
Michigan Grandville“I feel so much better and have more energy with compounded h...”
I feel so much better and have more energy with compounded hormone therapy. I have tried numerous other hormone medications and they just don't work. With compounded hormone therapy, my hormone levels stay even instead of going up and down. Compounded hormone therapy is more effective for me.
04.13.2021
Julie Z.
Michigan Marshall“I had to switch to cBHT because I have multiple food sensiti...”
I had to switch to cBHT because I have multiple food sensitivities as a result of Hashimoto's Disease. All of the non-compounded options contained substances that I cannot have. If I didn't have the cBHT option, I would not be able to get the hormones that I need for a decent quality of life.
04.13.2021
Tracy C.
Michigan Portage“I have been on topical hormone cream for about ten years. It...”
I have been on topical hormone cream for about ten years. It has helped my mental health and helped my general physical health as well. I tried to go off of the cream for a few years. The results were disastrous for me. I felt very uneven mentally and my hair thinned more (two of the things I noticed). I have stayed on the cream to maintain a low level of hormones, as decided by my doctor. I feel mentally comfortable and would be worried about my own mental health if I no longer had access to my compounded cream. I have been very happy with the pharmacy that does this for me and want to continue.
04.13.2021
Linda G.
Michigan GOBLES“I had hot flashes so bad I couldn't sleep. I was very angry ...”
I had hot flashes so bad I couldn't sleep. I was very angry all the time and would yell often at my spouse and kids. I could hear myself but couldn't stop. Even though my insurance doesn't pay for this, I still get it. I'm 73 and I still get some hot flashes but not as bad.
04.13.2021
Gloria J H.
Michigan Bear Lake“I have relied on compounded bioidentical hormone replacement...”
I have relied on compounded bioidentical hormone replacement for many years and have enjoyed the lack of menopause symptoms and lack of concerns I would have using synthetic hormones. In fact I will not use synthetic hormones, so if the FDA takes away what I now use they will have removed the treatment option entirely for me.
04.13.2021
Joyce H.
Michigan Portage“I only use this compound when necessary for a condition erup...”
I only use this compound when necessary for a condition erupting around the vulva. It stops the intense itching conditions caused by lichen plantus. It is the only remedy that has helped.
04.13.2021
SHARON F.
Michigan THREE RIVERS“Before hormone replacement therapy, I never felt well or ene...”
Before hormone replacement therapy, I never felt well or energized. I wasn't sleeping well. Even though my bloodwork was in normal ranges I continued to feel like crap. Then I started compounded hormone replacement therapy and the improvement in my quality of life has been amazing. Please leave the compounded hormone replacement therapy in play as a medication that can help post menapausal women. It is critical to maintaining my quality of life. Thank you...
04.13.2021
Cheryl R.
Michigan Oakland“I was diagnosed with osteopenia and have been taking compoun...”
I was diagnosed with osteopenia and have been taking compounded progesterone in order to balance my hormones and further bone loss. I did not want to take normal synthetic hormone therapy, therefore my doctor prescribed cBHT. I have been taking cBHT for over 10 years and plan to continue for the rest of my life. I feel confident that cBHT I am taking will not give me the adverse side effects that synthetic HT would give. I feel healthy on the cBHT as I know it matches my own hormones and they provide me the healthiest and best balance in hormonal therapy. My bone density scans have improved and I am not having any more bone loss. I believe this would be a tragedy if I would not be able to receive cBHT any more due to lack of accessibility! Please do not pass a bill that will restrict access to cBHT.
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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