I am sleeping better than before and I feel great. I have the energy I haven't had in 24 years! I am looking forward to my next delivery as it will bring my estrogen levels up which will be excited to report all the additional benefits of HRT.

HRT has been like a fountain of youth. My skin has improved, my body temperature seems regulated, my and mood has also improved. My whole body appears and feel younger and not matronly. I have even managed to lose weight.

As a result of post menopause symptoms: fatigue, physical and mental, with resultant weight gain, foggy memory, loss of interest and overall no enthusiasm for life, I sought out help. I met with a physician with a specialty in functional and metabolic medicine who advised me of CBHT. I accepted the prescriptions about 15 years ago with great success. I became a better functioning employee, friend, daughter and parent. At the onset of menopause, five years earlier before I began with CBHT, I had been prescribed traditional HRT and did not see a difference in the quality of my life until I tried CBHT. This works well without the side effects of traditional HRT. Please do not take this away from me and others.

After only being on cBHT for a few weeks, I started to feel better (more energy, emotionally balanced, and sleeping better) and felt as if someone had given me life back.

I feel back to normal again. I can focus more clearly and my migraines, mood swings, and continuous bloating are gone. I have never felt better since I began on natural hormone replacement therapy.

I had a stroke in 1993 so when I began to suffer from severe menopausal symptoms, the doctor refused to treat me with prescription hormones. Dr. Pam Smith assessed my case and began to give me bioidentical hormone therapy. For 15 years she has treated me. I went from being almost non functional to be able to travel and teach all over the world with my husband. My health and career were SAVED by Dr. Pam Smith's expert care. Bioidentical hormones rebalanced my body with NO side effects.

Several years ago, I was having a very difficult time. I had insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, and severe anxiety, which I had never had before. I was gaining weight, specifically around my waist and was suffering from depression. I was having irregular menstrual cycles. I went to my PCP and she suggested we look at my hormone levels. My estrogen levels were very low. We decided to try hormone therapy to see if I would get some relief from these symptoms. I was not a good canidate for oral hormones due to issues with my liver, so we started with a hormone patch. If I remember correctly I think I used one patch every 3 to 4 days. I quickly began having a reaction to the adhesive in the patchs and could not tolerate them. My PCP then prescribed cBHT with Esterdiol and progesterone in it. It comes in a cream that I apply daily. Within a few weeks my symptoms began to resolve. I began sleeping well again, my anxiety resolved, night sweats mostly gone, hot flashes greatly improved, I went from 20 or more a day to maybe two. My depression resolved. My weight gain stopped. I wanted to live again. I remember saying to my PCP that if I had to live the rest of my life in this state that I'd rather not. I was sinking into despair. My life is greatly improved by these cBHT please dont restrict them or ban their use.

I have severe menopausal symptoms and hormone therapy allows me to sleep without interruption from hot flashes and improves my quality of life

I have been using bioidentical hormone therapy for 12 years now. I had a hysterectomy that resulted in severe hat flashes. My OBGYN wanted me to take premarin, the same drug my mother took. She ended up having breast cancer. I did not want to take that path so I chose bioidentical hormones. I have been happy and healthy with the results. Please continue to allow this to be made available to us.

I had bad perimenopausal bleeding. I was requiring oral iron supplementation as well as IV iron infusions. The bioidentical hormones were able to regulate my system and I no longer have irregular heavy bleeding. My iron stores are improving. My energy is returning and I am thankful I had this option of treatment instead of having an IUD placed or a hysterectomy. The bioidentical hormones were compounded for what my body needed and not a "one size fit all" dosing.

I have more energy and feel more alert.

Before finding this, it seemed like I couldn't hold things together. I couldn't think straight, moods all over, etc. Im so sensitive to medication. I don't even take something for headaches unless it gets too much to handle. Since using the bioidentical hormone replacements, I have my life back; I can function so much more clearer. I can work more clearly. I make better decisions. I am so grateful for this option. Please dont take this away from us!

Because of this therapy I sleep better, have more energy and improved concentration. Gone are the days where I could barely keep my head up due to fatigue. I'm able to do so much more and truly enjoy life every day.

About five years after hitting menopause, my body dried up! My nails would not grow, my skin was dry, my hair was dull and dry, I experienced vaginal dryness and had no libido. My hormone levels were very low. After being on the compounded hormone cream for two weeks, I started feeling so much better! This hormone cream is critical to my quality of life!

I was diagnosed with stage IV Metastatic Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer in March 2004, the month of my 57th birthday. I had bone meds only and was put on Letrozole and Zometa, then got a second opinion at my oncologist's recommendation with a BC specialist at U of MI Cancer Center. My treating oncologist and second opinion oncologist, and my gynecologist, all recommended that I use compounded testosterone cream, applied to the outer vagina, to help prevent vaginal atrophy and dryness. I am now on third line cancer treatment and have been on the compounded testosterone since sometime in mid 2004, and I have never had the vaginal itching and irritation that can be a side effect of E + breast cancer treatment and little atrophy. I would be extremely upset if the FDA no longer allows this RX med to be used by breast cancer patients on anti-estrogen treatments. I vote, I have met Senator Debbi Stabenow and my U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and will be communicating with them about this issue. I have learned how to be a patient advocate, I write well, and I will certainly be a strong advocate for this! (This questionnaire options for why compounded treatment was started does not include an option that fits me or anyone who started using compounded med be counteract side effects of cancer treatment, and continuing is now allowed without picking an option that does not reflect our experience--that is on you!)

I had to get a total hysterectomy because of endometreosis. My OBGYN said I had it so bad it looked like a bomb went off. I also have a chronic constipation problem. Whenever I take anything in a pill form, the binders and fillers make it so bad that I get constipated . Sometimes for five days. This is not good for my health as toxins are building in my system and can kill me. Plus it is very painful. This is why I need my hormones compounded or any other meds I might need in the future. I'm sure there are thousands if not millions of women, for one reason or another that have to get there hormones compounded. So please don't limit our access to hormone replacement.

Several years ago, I began developing a lot of health problems relating to menopause and hormone loss. When I was tested, I had almost no hormones in my body and my doctor wondered how I could even get through my days. Fact was, I really couldn't. It totally affected my energy, sleep, mood, the quality of my life. It took some months, one of my meds compounded, but my doctor and I were able to rebalance my hormones and I was able to regain my energy and my life. It would be a travesty if I could no longer have access to these drugs I depend on. PLEASE do not discontinue. I don't know what other options I would have! I can't imagine losing these drugs that help me on top of all the difficulties of Covid.

Prior to compounded hormone replacement therapy, I felt very fatigued, especially during my workouts at the gym. I also had low libido along with monthly cramps and mood swings. Post hormone replacement therapy, all of those things have greatly improved. I am more energized and my libido is fine. I also no longer experience severe cramping as I did previously. It has been a blessing to me and I think my husband would agree!

After my hysterectomy, I couldn't sleep and had horrible hot flashes and night sweats. Some people who don't experience these symptoms tend to think those of us who do have these symptoms are exaggerating. I had to change my bedding 2-3 times a night because I would sweat so profusely that the bedding was soaked. My hair was so thin, you could see my scalp. I was going bald. It's difficult to be making a presentation at work while having a hot flash. It's extremely difficult to look professional while sweat is pouring down the sides of your face. Due to family medical history, traditional hormones are not an option. Without the compounded hormones, I feel disabled. It would be a horrible life.