I can honestly say that BHRT has given me my life back and I don't want to ever live without it.
My menopause began in late 2015, but my desire for sex had been long gone by that time. Several years ago, I started using a compounded estrogen cream to address issues of vaginal dryness and atrophy. Then came the issues of sweaty, sleepless nights, weight gain, joint and chronic back pain, dry eyes, dry skin and mental lapses and osteopenia.
I started to educate myself about hormones and their importance for both menopausal symptom resolution and for ability to protect our breasts, brain and bones.
I believe that women's health matters and that we have a right to choose the method of hormonal treatment that works best for us. Men have many options for the treatment of low testosterone and sexual health, all of which are covered by health insurance. When will women be afforded that same right, which is long overdue?
I know I speak for many women when I beg you not take away our compounded hormones. I will gladly continue to pay out of pocket for the chance to feel whole, healthy and happy again. Thank you.