I have been using compounded bioidentical testosterone hormone therapy for 11 years. Prior to this therapy, I was constantly fatigued, depressed and unable to feel much joy. I was diagnosed by my Urologist with hyppogonadism and very low levels of testosterone. I could not afford the testosterone from pharmaceutical companies because my insurance plans stopped covering them. Initially they covered a few brands but every year they would put more brands on the unavailable list. I had to constantly go back to my Urologist, pay the office visit fee and fight with appeals to my insurance, all to no avail. The only way I can get testosterone that my physician has prescribed is through my local compounding pharmacy. The cost is also $1,500 less per year to purchase through a compounding pharmacist! That is enough savings for me to provide the basic necessities of food and clothing for our family. My quality of life has improved dramatically and I find life to be enjoyable as a result of HRT.