I tried regular hormone pills and I could not take them due ...

04.13.2021

Washington Tulalip

“I tried regular hormone pills and I could not take them due ...”

I tried regular hormone pills and I could not take them due to the inert ingredients in them that made me sick, so I started on compounded hormones and felt much better. It is worth it to me. If you just take away this option, many, many people who cannot tolerate regular medical hormone pills will get very sick. Also, if you just stop compounding pharmacies from providing them, even more people will get sicker as you cannot just STOP taking any kind of hormones as one needs to wean off of them properly no matter where they come from. I think the fact it is even being considered is so wrong for the folks who depend on these. There are people with allergies to the regular pills and folks who cannot tolerate the ingredients and folks who simply prefer a healthier version. Please do NOT take this away from us!! My body will not be able to handle it. My Compounded Pharmacy takes great care in what they produce and I trust them whole heartedly. I NEED to stay on the cBHT if I am to remain well. I have no other choice. Please do NOT take them away from me. My GP will have fits if you do as she wont be able to treat me correctly. I feel so much better on the compounded version. Now I am scared you are considering taking away my life-blood. That is not okay. Please hear me- hear US. This simply cannot happen. There are just too many folks who depend on it.

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