I had a hysterectomy too young...

12.13.2022

Kentucky Owensboro

“I had a hysterectomy too young...”

When severe bleeding (that could not be stopped) left me with a complete hysterectomy at 30, my doctor placed me on Premarin. After 10 years and a move, I met a doctor who suggested I try bio-identical hormone therapy instead of Premarin, because of side effects and risks. After a few months of tweaking levels, I was placed on a cream of estrogen blends and an oral progesterone capsule. These medications have treated me very well, eliminating migraine headaches, dense breast tissue, and a much better emotional outlook. Now in my 60’s I continue to have my levels tested and adjusted as needed, without the fears and side effects associated with a synthetic or horse derived product. My compounding pharmacy works well with my physician to assure my levels are balanced to keep me healthy and happy.

Hear their stories. Protect their own words. Protect their access to compounded medicines.

On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to the lives of millions of people in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for big pharmaceutical companies, it will be disastrous for the millions of patients that those same pharmaceutical companies cannot serve!

We encourage the appropriate committees in both the House and Senate to hold hearings on this critical issue.

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