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.