At age 62, I had a total hysterectomy. I was given oral estrogen. When I went in for routine lab tests on estrogen level, it was found that my levels were very high and not being used in my body but loading up in my liver. I could not take oral estrogen. I found a pharmacist to evaluate my needs via lab work and started using a natural compounding pharmacy to get this hormone made in cream form and progesterone, which I could use safely to improve my health. and prevent bone loss. My quality of live would suffer immensely without being able to have this service provided. I am a medical professional, RN, MSN, working through the covid pandemic.