I have used cBHT progesterone and thyroid (T3) to counteract...

04.13.2021

South Dakota Sioux Falls

“I have used cBHT progesterone and thyroid (T3) to counteract...”

I have used cBHT progesterone and thyroid (T3) to counteract the effects of anemia due to heavy periods during pre -menopause and low thyroid levels. They have directly met my medical needs, and they are an important part of my treatment plan. As a veterinarian, I am aware of their use not only in human medicine, but also veterinary medicine. Compounding allows precise amounts of medicine to be given because the prescriptions are specific to the patient, instead of a range of patients like other prescription medications. Also, bioidentical hormones are important because, in order to patent new drugs, an addition is made to the hormone to make it significantly different enough to patent, but not so different that it can't be used for its traditional purpose. This addition can mean that it doesn't work as well, or more of the drug is required for effect. I don't want any more of any drug than is absolutely necessary in my body, so cBHT is the best way to do that. Please do not take away this avenue of treatment for my conditions.

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