At age 50 I went to a new doctor for the first time. I had just spent four months as the primary caregiver for my mother who had just died of cancer. While caring for her I read Suzanne Summer's book Knock Out and in it the chapter about Dr. Wright's amazing work with bio-identical hormones to prevent breast cancer.
The hormone tests revealed that I would benefit from compounded Biest, and Progesterone, which I started using immediately. I was pre-menopause and as a result of taking these compounded bio-identical hormones formulated just for me, I sailed through menopause without a sleepless night or a hot flash. Additionally, I believe that menopause created the onset of anxiety and depression in both of my sisters. Because my hormones continue to be balanced by my compounded prescriptions, I am free of the depression and anxiety medications that my sister must take.