My gynecologist had been giving me Premarin pills while in my 40s. I started to have heavy bleeding. When he examined me, he told me I was in the final stages before uterine cancer. Hearing the “C” word scared me so bad, that I asked him if I should have just my uterus removed? He told me it was up to me. So I went to another doctor for a second opinion. This doctor said he knew my gynecologist, and whatever he said was a fact, that I could trust his diagnosis. And by the way, get your ovaries removed, because once ovarian cancer is discovered, you’re dead before the doctors can save you!

So I had a total hysterectomy: uterus, ovaries, Fallopian tubes, cervix – everything removed. And not long after, my emotions began to plummet, I became super paranoid, and I cried or screamed at the smallest provocation! I felt like I was losing my mind. I went back to my gynecologist and he gave me a prescription for depression. I was shocked. NO, I was not going to take that!

My sister told me about compounded BHRT and connected me with her doctor. I started learning about how important the correct balance of hormones was to maintain not only my sanity but my overall health. It took more than a year, but after that, I was back to normal – happy, able to make rational decisions, and take care of my family, besides myself.

I’ve continued to monitor my use of compounded BHRT, with testing annually, both blood tests and urine “Dutch” tests, to make sure my dosages meet my needs and maintain balance. I’ve been using them for 16 years. And I’m still thriving! I’m strong, healthy, and vibrant. My friends are amazed that I have maintained a youthful appearance. But what matters most to me is the ability to maintain my mental faculties, maintain strong bones, and live my best life. And with careful diet, sleep, exercise, and BHRT, I can live my BEST life for many years to come!

Millions of people suffer hormonal imbalance, compounded hormones are essential to therapy and the only suitable option to remain healthy.

The report from NASEM is indicating the FDA may consider restrictions on these critical therapies. I don't take kindly to my health being threatened. It's absurd to think we would sit back and allow another bully in our life to try and control the very hormones that keep us healthy.

When I went into perimenopause, I began to gain weight, and become irritable, my blood pressure went up and my doctor prescribed a standard hormone replacement pill for me to take. It didn't work. I went through 5 prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy to help my symptoms. None worked and some made my symptoms worse. When my doctor finally said he would approve of me taking bio-identical hormones, I felt I had nothing to lose. Once I started them, my symptoms finally decreased and I regained the quality of life I had missed. They are a lifesaver for many women.

My body reacts so negatively to pharmaceutical progestin that it is impossible for me to take pharmacological hormones. Compounded hormones have been a lifesaver for me. I have taken them for over 16 years without complications. Without them, I am miserable, irritable, nervous, and unable to sleep. Please do not take these away.

Years ago, my body stopped making testosterone. After extensive testing, the doctor determined I needed TRT. Looking at the existing options with my medical insurance I found that it was often considered a lifestyle option and therefore not covered, or covered to some extent but hugely expensive. Compounding offered a much more affordable option.

I am a biological male, at age 45 I found out I had a testosterone level that was lower than the maximum level allowed for top female Olympic athletes.

For almost a year I had injected myself with Testosterone. It was getting difficult to find syringes and injection supplies due to the ongoing supply chain issues, and the fact that all of the vaccine manufacturers were taking up all of the low dead space syringes. I was routinely having to use single-use vials multiple times, and the side effects from injections were never-ending.

I eventually found a new physician who suggested compounded cream that I could simply apply on a daily basis, however, the cream was “Compounded” and I’d have to get it from a specialty compounding pharmacy.

After using the compounding pharmacy I can say that I’m doing way better with compounded testosterone. No more needles, worrying about if my other pharmacy has syringes available, worrying if I can get a multiple-use vial or even a single-use vial I can use multiple times.

I do still have a universal side effect from TRT, body acne, this too is taken care of by the same compounding pharmacy, the pharmacist, my physician, and I researched a formula that works quite well for body acne.

Without my compounded prescriptions I’d probably be back to square one or just barely getting by with injections, and honestly, I’m not sure I would continue TRT if I had to go back to injections.

I want to keep my medicine... it helps me with my hot flashes and mood swings. I don’t have any problems taking this medication. Please don’t take compounding away!

I suffered from terrible night sweats and brain fog. I was also tired all the time. I now take bio-identical progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone and both my doctor and naturopath agree that it is working for me. Without it, I would be miserable.

I had been struggling with mood swings and hot flashes for many years. Once I started compounded cBHT, this has become a thing of the past. My doctor was very careful as I had labs drawn and had appointments with her 3 times in 6 months as the prescription was tweaked to get the best result. Compounded cBHT is very customized and very carefully prescribed in my experience. I do not want to go back to how I was before cBHT.

I have been taking compounded cBHT for over twenty years. I had tried regular hormone therapies for years with no success....I was depressed and had poor cognition, a problem when you are only 38. Since beginning therapy I am rarely ill, have no health problems, my cognition is fantastic, and I have no more depression. These were life-altering for me. Please consider there are more ways to maintain health!

My long journey with bio-identical hormones began 17 years ago after having a total hysterectomy including ovaries removed at the age of 41 years old. No one prepared me for the devastation and trauma of changes to my body and my mental state that would take place after the surgery. Had it not been for taking my compounded bio-identical hormone therapy after going through multiple and multiple trials with the FDA-approved hormone medications which failed me, I would not be here writing this message to you. I am extremely sensitive to the FDA-approved hormone replacement medications that are available and I cannot tolerate them for many reasons. Having compounded hormones adjusted and made specifically for my needs, allows me to have the flexibility that I need to adjust the dosage up or down as my body accepts it on daily basis. I also find that my body needs a small amount of testosterone therapy as that hormone is also left with my ovaries. Testosterone therapy helps me with my fibromyalgia pain, low libido, and mood changes that also affected me once my ovaries were removed. I depend on the compounded hormones, my doctor prescribes to live a normal life. I am currently 58 years old, and still plan on working for several more years!!

The bio-identical therapy that is compounded for me at my local compounding pharmacy has greatly improved my health and quality of life. cBHT is so important to my health. I pray it will continue to be available for my health and longevity.

Bio-identical compounded hormone therapy has restored the health of my bones from osteopenia to normal after one year of therapy. Compounded Progesterone capsules are an essential ingredient in my therapy. This therapy has many important positive effects on the body and mind. I have been on this therapy for three years and intend to continue it for my lifetime.

In 2019 I was diagnosed with osteoporosis like many women especially as they age. This was a devastating diagnosis for me. I was also suffering from severe chronic low back pain. I tried prescription medication for my osteoporosis but suffered debilitating side effects. I also tried many drugs and treatments for my back pain short of addicting opioids. When I discovered that bio-identical hormone replacement therapy could be used to treat osteoporosis, I had to try it. I do not suffer any side effects from taking this medication and my bone density has improved. Also, my back pain has been reduced by 75%. Please do not take away this option for treating patients like me and so many others. Osteoporosis medication is pretty awful stuff. Patients should have hormone replacement therapy as an option.

I discovered compounded natural hormones in 2002 when I was 59 and with severe menopausal symptoms. Since then, I have had no side effects. I have cancer in the family but this does not cause cancer. I, at 79, have no wrinkles, an alert mind, and seem very young for my age. Driving coast to coast alone. Men desperately need hormones too. 

Starting at about age 53 I began having very heavy periods. My primary care physicians were so impressed as I aged to 58 that I was still having regular periods (not one missed) but alas, I was very anemic and had been for all those years. The last time I saw that doctor was when I had a cold and it was lasting a while so I went in. He was shocked that I was anemic and then more shocked that I was still bleeding to death each month. He thought I was amazing!

I knew this wasn't right. I researched things online and FINALLY found some evidence that maybe this was a symptom of low progesterone. I found a clinic that believed in the power of bio-identical hormones and in two months the bleeding stopped.

I'm now 65 years old and feel great. I'm taking bio-identical progesterone, bi-estrogen, and testosterone. Thank goodness for bio-identical hormones and the physicians who think outside the box to offer this choice of hormonal support.

I went through an extremely difficult time about 3 years ago when I developed severe peri-menopausal symptoms. I went from feeling healthy and strong to falling hard into a downward spiral that I could not control and ended up at the ER. My insomnia had gone on for a few months and became severe. I had joint pain, and jaw pain to the point that I couldn’t even eat. I had heart palpitations and extreme anxiety. I had twitching facial muscles. I could not function. I have a young daughter, and I could not properly care for her. I could not cope with life. A wonderful provider I found helped me find the cause of my problem, which was a decline and imbalance in all my hormones. I started on bio-identical hormones, and my health turned around completely in a matter of months. My system is very sensitive to many things (and I have serious allergies), so it took a bit of tweaking in terms of doses and bases to get to the “just-right” place. The fact that I could adjust the dose and even the topical base to what I needed through compounding, meant I could do exactly what my body needed. Bio-identical hormones truly saved my life.

Compounded bio-identical hormones have been a life saver for me. When I approached menopause, not only was I having hot flashes and night sweats, but my emotional state was unbearable. It felt like a monster lived inside of me and every time I opened my mouth to talk to someone, it came out in a mean and hurtful way. I couldn't seem to stop it. My doctor tried traditional hormone replacement therapy but that caused heavy bleeding with large blood clots. Eventually, he prescribed compounded bio-identical hormones and like a miracle, I was my old self again. The heavy bleeding stopped and my emotions leveled out, the hot flashes and night sweats stopped and I was able to sleep well. I am forever grateful for compounded hormones. They continue to support a high quality of life for me.

Bioidentical hormones saved my life. I have been on them for 20 years without ANY adverse effects. I've tried pharmaceutical estrogen and this was not the case. I had severe migraines, and mood swings, and at times felt rageful. Without compounded hormones, I probably would be unable to work and severely depressed.