When I reached menopause at 50 years old I began having issues with sleep, weight gain, and hot flashes. My doctor sent in a script for compounded hormones. I am now 60 years old and have annual blood work and check ups to monitor my hormone levals. Compounded hormones have helped with my sleep, weight gain, and hot flashes. I cannot imagine having them taken away from me. I would not want to go back to the misery that I suffered before.