In 1994, at the age of 43, having been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, I underwent a stem cell transplant; ie. massive doses of chemotherapy which destroyed any cancer cells left in my body, but also my immune system. My own stem cells, which had been previously harvested, were re-infused into my body, and as of today, I am still disease-free. However, when my gynecologist checked my hormone levels after my treatment, she found I had NONE. So she prescribed compounded testosterone for me. No estrogen for breast cancer survivors!
I have relied upon the compounded formula ever since 1994 to keep my system in balance as much as possible since my cancer experience. I don't know what I would do if I were to become unable to find the medication.