United States
In the United States, millions of people depend on compounded medicines to live normal, productive, healthy lives. Their first-hand stories speak directly to the power of this important therapy. As the FDA considers removing access to certain medicines like compounded hormones, their voices must be part of the conversation.
Cynthia B.
04.13.2021
“I had a complete hysterectomy in 2008 at 43 years old. Two y...”
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Janet B.
04.13.2021
“I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and ...”
Thauna A.
04.13.2021
“I have been using cBHT for almost 20 years now and I feel w...”
Marni R.
04.13.2021
“I have been using bioidentical hormones for the past 14 year...”
Alison B.
04.13.2021
“This hormone therapy is SO ESSENTIAL to so many women post m...”
janet A.
04.13.2021
“I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. Wi...”
Carey O.
04.13.2021
“I started taking this drug on the advise of my urogynecologi...”
Branden B.
04.13.2021
“After going though menopause, my body rejected me. I keep my...”
Tami D.
04.13.2021
“My doctor recommended I strengthen the vaginal walls to bett...”
Ashley W.
04.13.2021
“For nine months, I felt like I was slowly dying. I didn't kn...”
Marsha W.
04.13.2021
“My progesterone is tailored to the dose I need to control PM...”
Lisa T.
04.13.2021
“The cBHT gave me back the life I thought I once lost. I felt...”
Vennessa M.
04.13.2021
“Because of my multiple autoimmune diseases, my body struggle...”
Caisie N.
04.13.2021
“The cBHT has helped me resume an active lifestyle. At age 76...”
Robin J.
04.13.2021
“As a teenager and into my twenties, I dealt with a lot of th...”
Catherine M.
04.13.2021
“After I had a hysterectomy in 2004, I began having symptoms ...”
Jeffrey H.
04.13.2021
“Bioidentical hormones have significantly increased my qualit...”
Marsha N.
04.13.2021
“It has enhanced all aspects of my life and I would not want ...”
Mahdi A.
04.13.2021
“I began taking compounded hormone therapy in my early 50's. ...”
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04.13.2021
Cynthia B.
Virginia Poquoson“I had a complete hysterectomy in 2008 at 43 years old. Two y...”
I had a complete hysterectomy in 2008 at 43 years old. Two years later, I could hardly walk because the joint pain was so bad and the menopause symptoms were horrible. Two weeks after I started my pellet hormone replacement, the symptoms were completely gone and the joint pain was gone. I have been on the treatment for seven years and it changed my life! I would be in a wheel chair by now if I had not been able to get this treatment.
04.13.2021
Janet B.
Virginia Powhatan“I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and ...”
I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and bladder spasms, along with low energy, insomnia, mood swings, and thyroiditis. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my life. I was allergic to the base in Premarin (extreme burning) and compounding allowed me to find a base that my body accepted. In addition I have gastric issues, so using oral pharmaceutical hormones were not a good delivery method. In addition, I suffered nausea and elevated blood pressure while using pharmaceuticals. Further, using compounded hormones derived from plants has given me less concern regarding cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular risks. Using hormones that are natural and compounded have allowed me to find the dosage that works specifically for my body thus helping alleviate symptoms without negative side effects because the dosing is so specific and personal. My thyroid inflammation has been reduced while being on a compounded medication that was specific to my needs. The quality of my life has been drastically improved by having compounded medications available! Even though I pay out of pocket for these medications, I am very thankful to have the choice to manage my health along with a qualified MD with additional functional medical certification.
04.13.2021
Thauna A.
Vermont Hardwick“I have been using cBHT for almost 20 years now and I feel w...”
I have been using cBHT for almost 20 years now and I feel wonderful. I am very healthy and attribute this to my use. I'm 72 years old and use no medications whatsoever except my daily dose of cBHT and feel that with this and a healthy lifestyle I can continue as I am for many years. PLEASE do not disallow the continuation of the availability of cBHT.
04.13.2021
Marni R.
Vermont PUTNEY“I have been using bioidentical hormones for the past 14 year...”
I have been using bioidentical hormones for the past 14 years. Not only did they eliminate hot flashes which were negatively affecting me during the day, and especially my night time sleep, but they also have been beneficial in decreasing anxiety.
04.13.2021
Alison B.
Vermont Lyndonville“This hormone therapy is SO ESSENTIAL to so many women post m...”
This hormone therapy is SO ESSENTIAL to so many women post menopause. It is prohibitively expensive without the cost cutting of compounding pharmacies. 10 years ago, when cBHT cream was first prescribed to me, I checked with my local pharmacy and I was aghast at its cost and the fact that insurance does not cover it. I was so uncomfortable without it that I really was at my wits end. Then my doctor told me about the compounding pharmacy and sent in my prescription. This is the only medication I take on a regular basis although I am a senior citizen, and although I cannot understand why it is not covered by medicare, I can afford it thanks to the compounding pharmacy.
04.13.2021
janet A.
Vermont brookfield“I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. Wi...”
I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. With the help of a doctor at NVRH and ultimately at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, I was able to avoid surgery (hysterectomy). This is important to me as I have had a total hip replacement and extensive shoulder surgery in the last few years.
The alternative took several tries with various vaginal pessaries. Initially, they were difficult to insert and remove due to a decrease in natural lubrication. I bled each time and the discomfort was very disagreeable. The physician's nurse practitioner prescribed Estriol. It helps enormously in coping with my medical problem and being able to return to a life without pain and inconvenience. I understand that this is a medication that I will use long-term.
04.13.2021
Carey O.
Vermont white river junction“I started taking this drug on the advise of my urogynecologi...”
I started taking this drug on the advise of my urogynecologist after having many years of very frequent bladder infections. I had done everything he had suggested and nothing seemed to stop them. I do not like to take medicine unless it is a last resort, so I reluctantly agreed to try this. His purpose in giving me the drug was to increase the condition of the vaginal tissues to help prevent the infections. I take one gram twice a week. IT WORKS. I have gone almost two years without a bladder infection or bladder spasms I was having. I have a pessery and have it checked and cleaned every 4-5 months and he has reported that the tissues are much more healthy than they have been in the past. I feel very comfortable taking this as I am checked frequently for any signs of problems and it has improved my life. I wish to continue taking this drug.
04.13.2021
Branden B.
Vermont Windsor“After going though menopause, my body rejected me. I keep my...”
After going though menopause, my body rejected me. I keep my weight down, workout five days a week, and am very active at 63. I have been happily married for over 35 years and have three sons. I want to enjoy my retirement with my husband and that includes being intermit with him. So many of us need this, so please don't take it away from us. I don't understand why you would stop making it, for all that women have done and this is how you want to treat us. Please don't.
04.13.2021
Tami D.
Utah Roy“My doctor recommended I strengthen the vaginal walls to bett...”
My doctor recommended I strengthen the vaginal walls to better support a pessary and to decrease minor lesions that occur from its presence. I had a contact dermatitis reaction to a standard hormone cream, not from the active ingredient, but from something it was mixed into. The compounding pharmacist mixes estradiol into a base that we know I am not allergic to. I have been using it for only two months and have already seen improvement.
04.13.2021
Ashley W.
Utah St George“For nine months, I felt like I was slowly dying. I didn't kn...”
For nine months, I felt like I was slowly dying. I didn't know what was wrong. I was put on anxiety/depression medication. This probably caused more problems. But it wasn't just mentally. I felt as if I had the flu every single day. It was impossible to live my life as it should be. I was fatigued, but could not sleep. Every day was a nightmare. I got to the point that if I did sleep, I didn't care if I ever woke up.
Until going to see yet again a new person (Advanced Reg Nurse) for a new look at anxiety/depression medication. After visiting he suggested I get my hormones checked. I'm 55 and no one had thought of this before. Two days ago I started a cream compound for Estrogen and Testosterone and an oral compound for Progesterone. Already I can absolutely feel a difference. I truly can't believe it. I feel hope again. I want to live again. Being that this is very new to me, I still have so much to learn. But I'm begging, PLEASE don't take this away from us. I will tell you it's saving lives. I would not be here if I thought I had to live like I was before. Compound hormones are like a miracle for women.
04.13.2021
Marsha W.
Utah Centerville“My progesterone is tailored to the dose I need to control PM...”
My progesterone is tailored to the dose I need to control PMS. I am so thankful to have the choice to compound testosterone in a cream. It's the only way I want to use it, and the dose is, again, tailored for my personal needs. I am a new person, really. cBHRT has given me new life, energy, and vitality that was missing before.
04.13.2021
Lisa T.
New Jersey Pequannock“The cBHT gave me back the life I thought I once lost. I felt...”
The cBHT gave me back the life I thought I once lost. I felt like myself again after five long miserable years.
04.13.2021
Vennessa M.
Arizona Phoenix“Because of my multiple autoimmune diseases, my body struggle...”
Because of my multiple autoimmune diseases, my body struggles to hold balanced hormones and minerals in my system. This year we finally found a testosterone compound troche that works! If I don't have this hormone replacement, I'm drained. It will make it harder for me to be there for my three young boys and my husband who has ADHD. This keeps me going and gives me the the quality of life I need.
04.13.2021
Caisie N.
Utah Logan“The cBHT has helped me resume an active lifestyle. At age 76...”
The cBHT has helped me resume an active lifestyle. At age 76 I am able to exercise, run up and down stairs. I feel better than I was before. All the doctors I visited what to give me this drug or that. I feel that if you reduce the availability or take it away completely you will be making a terrible mistake.
04.13.2021
Robin J.
Texas Amarillo“As a teenager and into my twenties, I dealt with a lot of th...”
As a teenager and into my twenties, I dealt with a lot of the classic hormonal and thyroid symptoms. I was moody, irritable, tired all the time, suffered terrible PMS and more. Then I discovered that these could be attributed to hormonal imbalance and low thyroid. Since starting on compounded bioidenticals to treat these issues, my life has been changed for the better. My moods are leveled out, I have energy and focus, and I honestly feel like I'm a better person for it. I'm not sure what I would do without this treatment, and I pray that it is always available.
04.13.2021
Catherine M.
Texas Plano“After I had a hysterectomy in 2004, I began having symptoms ...”
After I had a hysterectomy in 2004, I began having symptoms that were interrupting my sleep, my day at work, my relationship with my husband, and my overall quality of life. Traditional doctors were not interested in relieving my symptoms. I am so grateful to the doctors who have studied hormones and menopause for they prescribed compounded hormones which literally gave me my life back. I hope and pray this compounded hormones will continue to be available to us.
04.13.2021
Jeffrey H.
Texas Livingston“Bioidentical hormones have significantly increased my qualit...”
Bioidentical hormones have significantly increased my quality of life. I have more energy. My sex life is vastly improved. Taking away this valuable 'quality of life enhancing' compounded therapy is wrong.
04.13.2021
Marsha N.
Texas San Antonio“It has enhanced all aspects of my life and I would not want ...”
It has enhanced all aspects of my life and I would not want to be without it.
04.13.2021
Mahdi A.
Texas Murphy“I began taking compounded hormone therapy in my early 50's. ...”
I began taking compounded hormone therapy in my early 50's. I was unable to tolerate the pharmaceutical brands for various reasons. Once I got the right form and dose, I felt like my life was mine again. My emotional, mental and physical health improved remarkably. Without hormone therapy, I might not have survived.
04.13.2021
C C.
Texas Dallas“Gives me energy and affects my mood positively. I don't have...”
Gives me energy and affects my mood positively. I don't have depression or mood swings. It keeps my skin, hair and overall appearance looking healthy and youthful. People are always complimenting me on how healthy I look. Overall, I have great health benefits and I could not be the active person I am without these hormones.
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04.13.2021
Cynthia B.
Virginia Poquoson“I had a complete hysterectomy in 2008 at 43 years old. Two y...”
I had a complete hysterectomy in 2008 at 43 years old. Two years later, I could hardly walk because the joint pain was so bad and the menopause symptoms were horrible. Two weeks after I started my pellet hormone replacement, the symptoms were completely gone and the joint pain was gone. I have been on the treatment for seven years and it changed my life! I would be in a wheel chair by now if I had not been able to get this treatment.
04.13.2021
Janet B.
Virginia Powhatan“I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and ...”
I use compounded hormones for vaginal dryness, atrophy, and bladder spasms, along with low energy, insomnia, mood swings, and thyroiditis. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my life. I was allergic to the base in Premarin (extreme burning) and compounding allowed me to find a base that my body accepted. In addition I have gastric issues, so using oral pharmaceutical hormones were not a good delivery method. In addition, I suffered nausea and elevated blood pressure while using pharmaceuticals. Further, using compounded hormones derived from plants has given me less concern regarding cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular risks. Using hormones that are natural and compounded have allowed me to find the dosage that works specifically for my body thus helping alleviate symptoms without negative side effects because the dosing is so specific and personal. My thyroid inflammation has been reduced while being on a compounded medication that was specific to my needs. The quality of my life has been drastically improved by having compounded medications available! Even though I pay out of pocket for these medications, I am very thankful to have the choice to manage my health along with a qualified MD with additional functional medical certification.
04.13.2021
Thauna A.
Vermont Hardwick“I have been using cBHT for almost 20 years now and I feel w...”
I have been using cBHT for almost 20 years now and I feel wonderful. I am very healthy and attribute this to my use. I'm 72 years old and use no medications whatsoever except my daily dose of cBHT and feel that with this and a healthy lifestyle I can continue as I am for many years. PLEASE do not disallow the continuation of the availability of cBHT.
04.13.2021
Marni R.
Vermont PUTNEY“I have been using bioidentical hormones for the past 14 year...”
I have been using bioidentical hormones for the past 14 years. Not only did they eliminate hot flashes which were negatively affecting me during the day, and especially my night time sleep, but they also have been beneficial in decreasing anxiety.
04.13.2021
Alison B.
Vermont Lyndonville“This hormone therapy is SO ESSENTIAL to so many women post m...”
This hormone therapy is SO ESSENTIAL to so many women post menopause. It is prohibitively expensive without the cost cutting of compounding pharmacies. 10 years ago, when cBHT cream was first prescribed to me, I checked with my local pharmacy and I was aghast at its cost and the fact that insurance does not cover it. I was so uncomfortable without it that I really was at my wits end. Then my doctor told me about the compounding pharmacy and sent in my prescription. This is the only medication I take on a regular basis although I am a senior citizen, and although I cannot understand why it is not covered by medicare, I can afford it thanks to the compounding pharmacy.
04.13.2021
janet A.
Vermont brookfield“I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. Wi...”
I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. With the help of a doctor at NVRH and ultimately at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, I was able to avoid surgery (hysterectomy). This is important to me as I have had a total hip replacement and extensive shoulder surgery in the last few years.
The alternative took several tries with various vaginal pessaries. Initially, they were difficult to insert and remove due to a decrease in natural lubrication. I bled each time and the discomfort was very disagreeable. The physician's nurse practitioner prescribed Estriol. It helps enormously in coping with my medical problem and being able to return to a life without pain and inconvenience. I understand that this is a medication that I will use long-term.
04.13.2021
Carey O.
Vermont white river junction“I started taking this drug on the advise of my urogynecologi...”
I started taking this drug on the advise of my urogynecologist after having many years of very frequent bladder infections. I had done everything he had suggested and nothing seemed to stop them. I do not like to take medicine unless it is a last resort, so I reluctantly agreed to try this. His purpose in giving me the drug was to increase the condition of the vaginal tissues to help prevent the infections. I take one gram twice a week. IT WORKS. I have gone almost two years without a bladder infection or bladder spasms I was having. I have a pessery and have it checked and cleaned every 4-5 months and he has reported that the tissues are much more healthy than they have been in the past. I feel very comfortable taking this as I am checked frequently for any signs of problems and it has improved my life. I wish to continue taking this drug.
04.13.2021
Branden B.
Vermont Windsor“After going though menopause, my body rejected me. I keep my...”
After going though menopause, my body rejected me. I keep my weight down, workout five days a week, and am very active at 63. I have been happily married for over 35 years and have three sons. I want to enjoy my retirement with my husband and that includes being intermit with him. So many of us need this, so please don't take it away from us. I don't understand why you would stop making it, for all that women have done and this is how you want to treat us. Please don't.
04.13.2021
Tami D.
Utah Roy“My doctor recommended I strengthen the vaginal walls to bett...”
My doctor recommended I strengthen the vaginal walls to better support a pessary and to decrease minor lesions that occur from its presence. I had a contact dermatitis reaction to a standard hormone cream, not from the active ingredient, but from something it was mixed into. The compounding pharmacist mixes estradiol into a base that we know I am not allergic to. I have been using it for only two months and have already seen improvement.
04.13.2021
Ashley W.
Utah St George“For nine months, I felt like I was slowly dying. I didn't kn...”
For nine months, I felt like I was slowly dying. I didn't know what was wrong. I was put on anxiety/depression medication. This probably caused more problems. But it wasn't just mentally. I felt as if I had the flu every single day. It was impossible to live my life as it should be. I was fatigued, but could not sleep. Every day was a nightmare. I got to the point that if I did sleep, I didn't care if I ever woke up.
Until going to see yet again a new person (Advanced Reg Nurse) for a new look at anxiety/depression medication. After visiting he suggested I get my hormones checked. I'm 55 and no one had thought of this before. Two days ago I started a cream compound for Estrogen and Testosterone and an oral compound for Progesterone. Already I can absolutely feel a difference. I truly can't believe it. I feel hope again. I want to live again. Being that this is very new to me, I still have so much to learn. But I'm begging, PLEASE don't take this away from us. I will tell you it's saving lives. I would not be here if I thought I had to live like I was before. Compound hormones are like a miracle for women.
04.13.2021
Marsha W.
Utah Centerville“My progesterone is tailored to the dose I need to control PM...”
My progesterone is tailored to the dose I need to control PMS. I am so thankful to have the choice to compound testosterone in a cream. It's the only way I want to use it, and the dose is, again, tailored for my personal needs. I am a new person, really. cBHRT has given me new life, energy, and vitality that was missing before.
04.13.2021
Lisa T.
New Jersey Pequannock“The cBHT gave me back the life I thought I once lost. I felt...”
The cBHT gave me back the life I thought I once lost. I felt like myself again after five long miserable years.
04.13.2021
Vennessa M.
Arizona Phoenix“Because of my multiple autoimmune diseases, my body struggle...”
Because of my multiple autoimmune diseases, my body struggles to hold balanced hormones and minerals in my system. This year we finally found a testosterone compound troche that works! If I don't have this hormone replacement, I'm drained. It will make it harder for me to be there for my three young boys and my husband who has ADHD. This keeps me going and gives me the the quality of life I need.
04.13.2021
Caisie N.
Utah Logan“The cBHT has helped me resume an active lifestyle. At age 76...”
The cBHT has helped me resume an active lifestyle. At age 76 I am able to exercise, run up and down stairs. I feel better than I was before. All the doctors I visited what to give me this drug or that. I feel that if you reduce the availability or take it away completely you will be making a terrible mistake.
04.13.2021
Robin J.
Texas Amarillo“As a teenager and into my twenties, I dealt with a lot of th...”
As a teenager and into my twenties, I dealt with a lot of the classic hormonal and thyroid symptoms. I was moody, irritable, tired all the time, suffered terrible PMS and more. Then I discovered that these could be attributed to hormonal imbalance and low thyroid. Since starting on compounded bioidenticals to treat these issues, my life has been changed for the better. My moods are leveled out, I have energy and focus, and I honestly feel like I'm a better person for it. I'm not sure what I would do without this treatment, and I pray that it is always available.
04.13.2021
Catherine M.
Texas Plano“After I had a hysterectomy in 2004, I began having symptoms ...”
After I had a hysterectomy in 2004, I began having symptoms that were interrupting my sleep, my day at work, my relationship with my husband, and my overall quality of life. Traditional doctors were not interested in relieving my symptoms. I am so grateful to the doctors who have studied hormones and menopause for they prescribed compounded hormones which literally gave me my life back. I hope and pray this compounded hormones will continue to be available to us.
04.13.2021
Jeffrey H.
Texas Livingston“Bioidentical hormones have significantly increased my qualit...”
Bioidentical hormones have significantly increased my quality of life. I have more energy. My sex life is vastly improved. Taking away this valuable 'quality of life enhancing' compounded therapy is wrong.
04.13.2021
Marsha N.
Texas San Antonio“It has enhanced all aspects of my life and I would not want ...”
It has enhanced all aspects of my life and I would not want to be without it.
04.13.2021
Mahdi A.
Texas Murphy“I began taking compounded hormone therapy in my early 50's. ...”
I began taking compounded hormone therapy in my early 50's. I was unable to tolerate the pharmaceutical brands for various reasons. Once I got the right form and dose, I felt like my life was mine again. My emotional, mental and physical health improved remarkably. Without hormone therapy, I might not have survived.
04.13.2021
C C.
Texas Dallas“Gives me energy and affects my mood positively. I don't have...”
Gives me energy and affects my mood positively. I don't have depression or mood swings. It keeps my skin, hair and overall appearance looking healthy and youthful. People are always complimenting me on how healthy I look. Overall, I have great health benefits and I could not be the active person I am without these hormones.
Hear their stories, in their own words. Protect their access to compounded hormones.
On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded hormones to the lives of millions of women in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for the big pharmaceutical companies, it will be disastrous for the millions of patients that those same pharmaceutical companies cannot serve!
We encourage the appropriate committees in both the House and Senate to hold hearings on this critical issue.
Preserve compounded hormones.
Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded hormones to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded hormones are.
Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded hormones to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded hormones are.
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