“I finally decided to do my own research.”
I am a registered nurse and my choice is to see an integrative doctor, who deals with functional and traditional medicine. I have been using bioidentical pellet hormone therapy, along with oral progesterone since 2017. After much research, I have found this to be the safer and best route for me. I would never use synthetic hormones due to the side effects. It's bioidentical or nothing. BHT has been a lifesaver for me. For years I struggled with no libido, painful sex, dryness, sadness, brain fog, weight problems, fatigue, diagnosis of thyroid disease, adrenal dysfunction and anxiety, hair loss, etc. Not having sex alone, can be a big problem in a marriage, too. So, the idea that the FDA would ban BHT or make it difficult to obtain, because a study was done and paid for by the FDA, is in my opinion, is a very poorly thought out study, that needs much more research. I also feel that the FDA needs to take into consideration that today, conventional medicine alone is not enough. Functional medicine makes much more sense and needs to be incorporated in the traditional medicine world. I'm paying so much more out of pocket for integrative medicine because much of it is not covered by insurance, including my BHT. I will not go back to total traditional medicine because the science behind functional medicine is so right on. I have done much reading and research. In my opinion, our system is too powered by the big pharmaceutical companies and so many of their medications that cause so many side effects that are harmful to our bodies and cause us to use other medications to take care of the side effects of the first medication that a person is taking. The cycle just keeps going. I believe in being able to make the best choices for myself, including a good diet, exercise, and BHT. It took me years to find the answers and the right kind of doctors to help me. My symptoms have dissipated since starting my therapy and I don't want to go backwards with my health. Shame on you, FDA, for even considering toying with my life. You need to involve the everyday people, doctors, who actually deal with compounded hormones, and do real research that involves more than a flawed study that has been paid for by the FDA!! Because of compounded hormone therapy, I am able to function normally now. That took years of my life to find the best therapy!
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