Endometrial Cancer Survivor who relies on compounding pharmacies

07.28.2021

Michigan North Muskegon

“Endometrial Cancer Survivor who relies on compounding pharmacies”

Hello,

I'm writing to you to let you know how CRITICAL compounding pharmacies are to the health of so many women! My personal story is that I was diagnosed with PMDD in 2013 and was prescribed an antidepressant. Unfortunately, had I consulted with a doctor who specializes in bioidentical hormones (prescribed by compounding pharmacies) I could have PREVENTED getting endometrial cancer 5 years later in 2018.

I consulted with a hormone specialist 3 months ago, who informed me that PMDD is typically caused by low progesterone which left untreated will cause estrogen to become dominant and cause the endometrial lining of the uterus to become thick and generate cancerous cells. Fortunately, I discovered the cancer early on (Stage 1) but have been suffering from surgical menopause (disrupted sleep every night due to night sweats, migraine headaches, weight gain, etc.) since my hysterectomy in October, 2018.

Since discovering a hormone specialist, she prescribed several bio identical hormones to use that are all produced by a compounding pharmacy. Since starting this hormone regimen, I can now sleep through the night, have lost weight and haven't had any migraines. There were no other effective solutions for me. I consulted with several gynecologists, including the head of Cleveland Clinic's Women's hospital.

I urge you to not prevent compounding pharmacies from prescribing these life saving bioidentical hormones.

Thank you,
Christine Nedeau

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