Compounded Hormones

11.08.2022

Iowa Des Moines

“Compounded Hormones”

I am a physician. I have been prescribing compounded hormones for patients who need it for 3 years. Unfortunately, since medical school education is driven in large part by the pharmaceutical industry, there is very little that physicians-in-training learn about compounded hormones as an option for patients in their practices. I had to seek out my own training and education; however, it is worth it, as many patients do not want to be on and should not be on synthetic hormones due to side effects and the potential increase in cancer rates. That said, there are many patients who are still in need of a hormone replacement, and compounded hormones provide that option in a safe and effective way. I always do comprehensive testing before starting any patient on a compounded hormone and I follow them while on the hormones. I can tailor the dosage in as small an amount as needed for each individual patient due to the nature of the compounding--this is not possible with 'one-size-fits-all' synthetic hormones. Please do not take this option away from patients and prescribers. Thank you.

Hear their stories. Protect their own words. Protect their access to compounded medicines.

On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to the lives of millions of people in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for 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.

Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded medicines are.