I would be a mess without the compounded hormones I take daily. I had early onset menopause due to a full hysterectomy. I started out with an estrogen patch. It wasn't enough. The natural compounded hormones are the only thing that works for me. I don't have hot flashes and night sweats. I can lose weight and build muscle. I don't have mood swings anymore. My family is much happier with me also. I did try and go off of them for a few months and was so miserable, I went back on. Please don't restrict these therapies!