My quality of life is proof that Compounded hormones (cBHT) are effective. My muscle tone, libido, hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and everything else that goes with surgically induced menopause were mostly non existent (made bearable) by cBHT. I am now 54 and look much younger and have the physical stamina of a 30 year old. I tried once in the 15 years that I'm on cBHT to quit - disaster, never tried it again! PLEASE HEAR OUR SUCCESS STORIES. We need our compounded hormone to maintain a normal, healthy lifestyle.