I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and ...

04.13.2021

Virginia Powhatan

“I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and ...”

I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and bladder spasms, along with low energy, insomnia, mood swings, and thyroiditis. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my life. I was allergic to the base in Premarin (extreme burning) and compounding allowed me to find a base that my body accepted. In addition I have gastric issues, so using oral pharmaceutical hormones were not a good delivery method. In addition, I suffered nausea and elevated blood pressure while using pharmaceuticals. Further, using compounded hormones derived from plants has given me less concern regarding cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular risks. Using hormones that are natural and compounded have allowed me to find the dosage that works specifically for my body thus helping alleviate symptoms without negative side effects because the dosing is so specific and personal. My thyroid inflammation has been reduced while being on a compounded medication that was specific to my needs. The quality of my life has been drastically improved by having compounded medications available! Even though I pay out of pocket for these medications, I am very thankful to have the choice to manage my health along with a qualified MD with additional functional medical certification.

Hear their stories. Protect their own words. Protect their access to compounded medicines.

On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to the lives of millions of people in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for big pharmaceutical companies, it will be disastrous for the millions of patients that those same pharmaceutical companies cannot serve!

We encourage the appropriate committees in both the House and Senate to hold hearings on this critical issue.

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