I was unfortunate to require an hysterectomy at age 50 and immediately started into menopause. I researched a way to find relief and while investigating I found that women on synthetic hormones may be linked to breast cancer. I much prefer the benefits of well rested sleep, no muddle headed symptoms and of course no hot flashes since I have been prescribed (cBHT) for almost ten years now. Compounding therapies are at my own expense without insurance coverage but are well worth my great health at the age of 63 with my energy levels keeping my weight under control. I do pray that Congress will allow US citizens to make their own medical decisions by allowing compounding pharmacies to continue this great service to men and women in the years to come.