I started with synthetics. They left me an emotional wreck. A friend recommended cBHT and it has been the best for 10 years now. I would rather pay out of pocket than to get synthetic again.

I am a 63 year old woman with vaginal dryness that severely affects mine and my husband's sexual intimacy. I have an allergy to alpha-gal which is a sugar molecule in mammal meat and mammal derived ingredients in numerous medicines. The FDA approved estrogen replacements, basically all brands and generics contain mammal derived substances like gels, emollients, etc. so I cannot use them. The compounded vaginal cream is plant sourced with no mammal component. There are over 34,000 cases of alpha gal allergy in the U.S.- men and women, and the incidence of it is rising. This will affect a lot of women and their husbands! In addition, mammal is in LOTS of other medicines... Magnesium stearate is common in prescription and over the counter medication. It can be animal sourced or plant sourced.The majority are animal sourced. I am a retired nurse practitioner and therefore also had experience with this in patients. It was always a plus to be able to refer patients to a compounding pharmacy, depending on their individual need. If you take away this option, you will definitely cause numerous patients much distress, me included! It would be one more strike against quality health care.

I have been prescribed testosterone, and my energy levels have increased dramatically.

I had hot flashes for 20 years. When I started taking the bioidentical hormones, my flashes went completely away. To be hot when everyone else is not is an comfortable situation. My mood swings were on a more even keel. No one likes taking medications. There is not a medication for one fits all, that is why it is best to have them made for you specifically for your needs.

After years of low testosterone levels, a physician recommended that I start testosterone to increase energy and libido. It worked wonders on my energy level. Then my insurance carrier told me I had fallen into a donut hole and the copay was going from $30 to $500! However, I could get it compounded at a small pharmacy and it would cost $35 outside insurance. Same potency, same effect. I found that was true, and had it compounded for several years with no problems. Then the pharmacy called and told me big democratic government was increasing regulations so as to make it not worthwhile to continue. So I found a bigger compounding pharmacy and they are doing great, at a slightly higher price. Now, apparently, big pharmaceutical companies are trying to eliminate competition, and use the government socialist trend to force out the compounding labs so they can continue to make very unreasonable profits. This will result in more business for foreign pharmacy mail order and I am opposed to this trend. I will support whichever politician that stands for free enterprise rather than unwarranted restrictions. Big pharmaceutical and insurance industries are making huge profits while making the American health care financial billing system a disaster.

As I approached menopause (and even during pre-menopause,) I started having severe insomnia. My menopausal symptoms got even worse to include, severe night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, and hair loss. The insomnia was most debilitating especially at work. I was exhausted and it affected my productivity and overall health. I discussed this issue with my physician who recommend behavior therapy which I did. While it was wonderful information, it did not help my insomnia or other menopausal symtoms. Deep down I felt and sensed there was something "chemical" about my disorder that was hard to describe even to my doctors. On a recent visit to a new gynecologist who had significant training in hormonal disorders, I had an in depth hormonal analysis through a specialized laboratory that did the testing. Based on the result, my physician recommended a regime specific to my needs. Something only a compounding pharmacy could do. I have been on the hormone replacement therapy for four months now and my life has completely changed. My insomnia has improved significantly. My energy level has improved, night sweats are gone, and my hot flashes are minimal. I am able to exercise more and have been able to lose weight. I can think more clearly and I am much more productive and happier. I worked in the medical field my entire life. I believe that there are certain areas of pharmaceuticals where a compounding pharmacy is needed and they should be allowed to continue their valuable work. I understand the risks of hormone therapy, and my doctor has worked to put together a regime to reduce those risks. Like all medications that the FDA approves, risks versus rewards are always a consideration. In this case I feel the rewards outweigh the risks.

Absolutely NO menopausal symptoms. I feel it has preserved my youth.

After having a hysterectomy and oophorectomy due to multiple issues, I was thrust into immediate menopause. I could not sleep and had such severe hot flashes I had difficulty working at my current job. My libido was also negatively impacted by my surgery to the point I was not able to be intimate with my husband. After doing a saliva test to see which hormones I needed, I began using my prescribed cBHT cream. It was life-changing! I am able to live normally! If I was not able to use my hormone cream, I can't imagine how I would function. I prefer this as opposed to oral medication because the cream is able to be adjusted slightly when needed to best fit my needs. I also use smaller quantities of hormones when using the cream which is safer.

It has allowed me to continue to be sexually active. In addition to making me feel "good" and feel good about myself. Please do not discontinue this therapy.

I used to get up to six migraines a month until after I started a hormone routine for pre-menopause.

I feel healthy, I stand straight and tall, I have good energy and I am happy!

I have taken cBHT for over eight years and I am a very healthy active older female. I play tennis, golf, cycle, etc. weekly and I feel wonderful. I am much vibrant than my peers who do not take the therapy. I look and feel 10 years younger and have the energy of someone 10 years younger.

I was poisoned by a neurotoxin Ciguatera. For a year my life was wrecked. I couldn't read, drive, digest food, recall basic words, or exercise. All of this including my arrhythmia caused by Vagal Nerve dysfunction. I didn't begin to recover until my hormone levels were restored to that of a normal 45 year old woman. Then my brain began to heal. cBHRT literally saved my life.

In my late 30's I had a massive change in many of my hormones when I entered peri-menopause. I became weak, had hair loss and foggy cognitively. I was misdiagnosed a few times. Once I received specialized testing by my physician, it was identified the need for a specific dose of estrogen/progesterone combination that is natural and not synthetic. One dose does not fits all! I had to find the best for my well-being and did. I am now 60 and still on my HRT. I get regular checks on the levels related to my health and with compounded I can get it adjusted as needed. This is a personalize approach to my health and body. Please do not take this right away from us.

Through cBHT, I was able to take smaller dosages than are available through a traditional pharmacy. The side effects I experienced when taking standard dosages outweighed any benefit. With cBHT, my doctor was able to tailor the medication to my needs, greatly improving my sleep, mood and generally quality of life.

I have severe vaginal dryness from perimenopause. The problems arose very early in perimenopause and have worsened over the last 10 years. My OBGYN prescribed estrogen cream which I have been using for 10 years now. It has literally saved my relationship. Before the cream, sex was so painful it was impossible and my relationship was eroding. This cream helps two people: myself and my partner. I could not function in a healthy loving relationship without the vaginal estrogen cream.

With my compounded progesterone cream, my hormones are more in balance so I am able to function in my daily life. Before I started my cream, I was foggy headed, unable to respond to even small challenges thrown my way, unable to get a good night's sleep from night sweats and having more issues with my joints giving me problems. I am now able to roll with the punches thrown at me (most days), I sleep better, and I can think clearly. My quality of life is greatly improved by bring able to use my compounded cream.

I have used bioidentical hormones for over 15 years. They dramatically improved my ability to get through pre-menopause and menopause. Specifically made for me, they are much more cost effective than prescription pharmaceuticals. Additionally, I trust my compounder way more than I would ever trust a major drug company.

I began using bioidentical hormone therapy soon AFTER going through menopause. If I had known of a practitioner before, then I definitely would have started sooner. Before starting on this form of therapy, I was waking up 6-8 times a night with hot flashes. My sleep pattern was similar to when I had newborn babies waking up all night! Needles to say, I was exhausted, unmotivated, and crabby pretty often during the day. The hot flashes have gone away and this is helping with keeping my bone density from decreasing. I feel strong and healthy. I only wish that it was not so expensive. And I wish it was easier to find prescribers!