I have osteoporosis. Bio-identical hormones have been proven to slow this bone thinning process along with exercise, which I do as well. I also take vitamin D3 and additional supplements to help. I am 70, and this summer I hiked many mountain trails from 10-18 miles in one day, carrying a light day pack. I could not have done this in years past without back and hip pain. Also, when menopause began, I experienced episodes of night sweats and hot flashes numbering 25+ at night and more during the day. My sleep was disturbed and I was miserable in all aspects of my daily physical life. It affected my job as a teacher. I would not take the artificial hormones made from horse urine when the side effects, even breast cancer increases, were so negatively serious....plus, I am not a horse. I do not have the same DNA. I then tried over the counter natural remedies, made from plants, which did not work.
I have had a total rebirth of energy with healthful sleep patterns, and no hot flashes and night sweats since taking compounded estradiol. My blood is taken four or more times a year to manage the correct blood levels of estradiol by my personal doctor. My doctor researches the benefits of bio identical hormones. There are so many benefits, including the prevention of breast cancer and slowing the weakening of bones, with the use of these bio identical hormones compounded by a pharmacist. Please do not take this option away from me. My health and the health of women depends on bio identical compounded hormones. Without them, our medical decline would further impact medical care for women our age...and the cost of caring for us would escalate. Hip surgery and breast cancer are expensive and miserable consequences.