I have no ovaries and require compounded hormones to be a functioning person. The dosages I need are not offered in any FDA medication. For example, I cannot tolerate even the lowest dose of Prometrium, but I can get the correct lower dosage from a compounding pharmacy. I also have a compounded testosterone prescription as the FDA dosages are only for males; my body needs it, but doesn't make ANY on its own due to my bilateral oophorectomy. If I couldn't get compounded hormones, I honestly would not have an acceptable quality of life, and the thought of that makes me panic.