Carrie
R.
Colorado
Denver
“BHRT has changed my life! I love that I (with my doctor) can...”
BHRT has changed my life! I love that I (with my doctor) can customize my hormones to fit my needs. Not everyone benefits from the commercially available strengths that the medications come in and compounding allows to make dosage changes that make such a difference. I personally do best on a progesterone 30mg capsule, which is not available commercially. Also, I do not like dyes in my medications and compounding allows for dye-free pills.
Renja
D.
Colorado
CASTLE ROCK
“This compounded supplement has changed my life! The commerci...”
This compounded supplement has changed my life! The commercial supplements did not help me like these are.
Colleen
R.
Colorado
Castle Rock
“I have horrible vaginal atrophy, which makes intercourse ext...”
I have horrible vaginal atrophy, which makes intercourse extremely painful (like a knife cutting me inside). With my compounded hormones, at least I can still have a sex life. I'm in my 50's, I'm not dead! It's upsetting that this might possibly be less available to me.
“I went into menopause earlier than most women, and my sympto...”
I went into menopause earlier than most women, and my symptoms were severe. Night sweats, hot flashes, anxiety, dryness, severe mood swings and so many symptoms that made my life and my psychological state a mess.
I initially went to an OBGYN, who was unable to do anything for me. I was not interested in the standard Premarin drug that physicians give as it is a synthetic, and caused a lot of problems for my mother, and I avoid drugs like the plague. The misery continued.
I then tried alternative approaches, herbs, etc. and was still miserable. Everything in my life was impacted by my mood swings, my inability to sleep through the night and the awful hot flashes during the day when I was trying to conduct business meetings.
I was finally referred to an NP who was a women's health expert, that specialized in bioidentical hormones. After a few weeks of adjustments with a compounding pharmacy, I started feeling so much better, and now I feel great every day. It has been a miracle. I cannot say enough good things about bioidentical hormones- they have saved my life, literally. (I currently take very low doses of biest and progesterone and can't imagine what would happen to my body if I stopped taking them due to an ill-informed ban. Please do not prevent me from accessing my life-saving bioidentical hormones.
Martha
S.
Colorado
Center
“I started taking cBHT while I was in perimenopause. I was su...”
I started taking cBHT while I was in perimenopause. I was suffering from various symptoms like irritability, night sweats, low sex drive, crazy menstrual periods. After years of different FDA therapies that did not work I tried cBHT. Again, after many months of trial and error, my doctor and I found the correct prescription for me. I still take them and I have gone through menopause. I feel fabulous. I have energy and a sex drive. Plus other benefits. I watch my friends suffer who do not take cBHT. I do blood tests regularly to check hormonal levels. I am a self paying patient. I rely on myself and not insurance to take care of my health.
Angela
D.
Colorado
Castle Rock
“cBHRT allows me to sleep soundly and undisrupted by night sw...”
cBHRT allows me to sleep soundly and undisrupted by night sweats and hot flashes that previously kept me from getting a good night's sleep. I feel well rested, able to think more clearly, and I have more energy. As a result, I can function better during the day.
CARRIE
B.
Colorado
Castle Rock
“I have suffered from severe symptoms of estrogen dominance f...”
I have suffered from severe symptoms of estrogen dominance for years. After many years of infertility, topical use of bioidentical progesterone shifted my hormones to the point of getting pregnant and having two healthy, smooth pregnancies! Not only did it allow me to conceive and maintain pregnancies, but I was able to eliminate menstrual cramping, paranoid thoughts, mood swings, breast tenderness, etc. Waking up to severe cramps mid-month was a thing of the past as well. About 10 years later my symptoms worsened and I realized my need for progesterone was increasing as my levels began to drop with age (I was 40). I was experiencing heightened anxiety and hypertension, menstrual irregularities, insomnia and irritability. Thankfully, my doctor was able to prescribe me a higher dose of compounded sublingual bioidentical progesterone drops. It was exactly what I needed! It leveled out my moods, made menstruation predictable and easy again, and restored a calmness to my disposition. I would never have used synthetic progesterone. I believe it has negative side effects and would not ever consider it an option. Compounding needed bioidentical hormones can make the difference between life or death for people. Hormonal cancers are rampant, in large part due to the increase in xenoestrogens in our environment. We are creating the perfect storm for hormonal imbalance. This leads to infertility, mental illness, autoimmune issues and cancers among other things. Without access to these natural hormones, in doses that are needed for each individual body, we will be in a dire situation. More women should be using bioidentical hormones. Instead of regulating them, we should be spreading the word far and wide about how much they can help. My mother, who also uses compounded progesterone and estrogen, has struggled with depression and social anxiety for years. After increasing her progesterone, she is depression free and able to interact normally with people. Her paranoid thoughts have gone away. If she stops the progesterone, they return. Compounded hormones are essential to our quality of life!
Deb
J.
Colorado
Snowmass Village
“I overcame major depression. I'm at high risk for osteoporos...”
I overcame major depression. I'm at high risk for osteoporosis, and at 70 my bones are great! I had never been prone to depression, however once I started to go through the change, my mood seemed greatly affected. HRT has given me a great quality of life as I have aged.
Christi
G.
Colorado
PARKER
“I can't take synthetic hormones. They give me horrible, deca...”
I can't take synthetic hormones. They give me horrible, decapacitating migraines! For me, cBHT is the only hope I have at being able to balance my hormones and feel good!
Diane Bairstow
B.
Colorado
Crestone
“I found cBHT to work better for me than the synthetic hormon...”
I found cBHT to work better for me than the synthetic hormones I first used, which made my breasts swollen and painful. The BHT lifted my mood, helped my appetite and ended hot flashes and night sweats without any discomfort. It also increased my sex drive. They did NOT make my breasts swollen or painful. I found them mild and tailored to my system. I wouldn't want to go back to the synthetic therapy I first tried.
Melanie
N.
Colorado
Palmer Lake
“My bioidentical hormone cream has made a huge difference in ...”
My bioidentical hormone cream has made a huge difference in my health and quality of life post menopause. I am getting quality sleep. I no longer have hot flashes that impact my ability to perform my job. The best thing about compounding is that it is tailored to your symptoms. It's not one size fits all like the various precription drugs. This has allowed my doctors to tweak my precription when needed over the last 15 years.
Nancy
P.
Colorado
Longmont
“I have Hoshimotos disease. Doctors put me on a prescription ...”
I have Hoshimotos disease. Doctors put me on a prescription that even over time did not help. In fact I got worse. I finally discovered compounded medications and have never looked back. Doctors generally don't want to support my compounded medicines so I had to look for one who did. I am the patient and I know how I feel and function... I would think that the medical field would support the patient, and listen to how they feel. When they say they feel better, believe them. We know. Without compounded hormone therapy, my life would be very different and I would not be as strong, active or involved in all the things I do in my life. I am grateful to have compounded hormones and grateful for my excellent provider! They are the best!
Stellee
P.
Colorado
Greenwood Village
“The cream I am using has given me my energy back. It has cre...”
The cream I am using has given me my energy back. It has created a balance in my medical history and my personal life. Please keep compounding pharmacies. We need them.
Laurie
M.
Colorado
Brighton
“cBHT saved my sanity! It brought back balance to my quality ...”
cBHT saved my sanity! It brought back balance to my quality of life, as well as physical and emotional balance without side effects. As a female, I felt like my quality of life as well as sex life had diminished until I began my cBHT. My skin and muscle tone and positive outlook brought back my life and sex life! I depend on my compounds.
Dawn
S.
Colorado
Larkspur
“I initially had formal testing because of my mood disorder a...”
I initially had formal testing because of my mood disorder and the current medications were not working as well. It turns out I started menopause. After two years of being on hormone therapy, I've been able to have a fantastic quality of life, intimacy, and minimal menopausal symptoms. My mood disorder has stablized. Even though I am in full menopause now, I am still feeling great!
Carol
M.
Colorado
Walsenburg
“I first used a compound troche for menopausal symptoms. Ther...”
I first used a compound troche for menopausal symptoms. There were fewer side effects and I preferred this to traditionally prescribed treatments that contradicted my other conditions.
I currently use a compound vaginal cream to assist with atropic vaginitis, vaginal prolapse, bladder prolapse, uterine prolapse and neurogenic flaccid bladder. This cream, as a traditional prescription, would not be affordable to me due to the high prescription cost.
Carol
W.
Colorado
Westminster
“Most importantly, cBHT has lifted the brain fog that came po...”
Most importantly, cBHT has lifted the brain fog that came post menopause.
Melissa
C.
Colorado
Castle Pines
“I would be a mess without the compounded hormones I take dai...”
I would be a mess without the compounded hormones I take daily. I had early onset menopause due to a full hysterectomy. I started out with an estrogen patch. It wasn't enough. The natural compounded hormones are the only thing that works for me. I don't have hot flashes and night sweats. I can lose weight and build muscle. I don't have mood swings anymore. My family is much happier with me also. I did try and go off of them for a few months and was so miserable, I went back on. Please don't restrict these therapies!
rebecca
M.
Colorado
Castle Rock
“Hormones gives me stamina, energy and helps my sex drive....”
Hormones gives me stamina, energy and helps my sex drive.
Mary
A.
Colorado
Colorado Springs
“I used prescribed hormones for five years and continued to h...”
I used prescribed hormones for five years and continued to have hot flashes. Then my blood work showed that my body wasn't even absorbing it. When I switched to the biodentical hormones, within one week I felt dramatically better. I won't use anything else!