I was on synthetic hormones for years for hot flashes. When we were told HRT could cause stroke, blood clots, etc. I stopped taking them. I suffered greatly with hot flashes/night sweats every two hours. I was told about a natural compound hormone therapy, which I new had some risk, however, the quality of my life was worth the small risk. I have been hot flash free since I started this therapy. Please don't allow them to remove the compound therapy treatment. I will not go back on the synthetic version. Thank you!