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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.
Gary H.
04.13.2021
“My wife and I have been using bioidentical hormones for year...”
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Mary Beth C.
04.13.2021
“I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and I have been prescribed...”
Dawn P.
04.13.2021
“I am an advocate of compounded medications in general becaus...”
Kathy W.
04.13.2021
“I tried 'sweating it out' for a couple of years with my hot ...”
Lisa C.
04.13.2021
“Since using cBHT, I have had more energy, my daily heat flas...”
Lana H.
04.13.2021
“I took a patented brand of estrogen prior to cBHT and never ...”
Jayne G.
04.13.2021
“Before beginning hormone therapy I was sluggish, sleepless a...”
Laurie F.
04.13.2021
“After menopause and dropping my birth control pills, I had m...”
Susan S.
04.13.2021
“I am 70 years old. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1992 (ov...”
Beth M.
04.13.2021
“It has totally made a big difference in my life and how I fe...”
Rhonda V.
04.13.2021
“I am on a very low dose of the compounded hormone- a level t...”
Gracia F.
04.13.2021
“After my hysterectomy in 1986, I had hot flashes day and nig...”
Gretchen L.
04.13.2021
“The estrogen I have taken for years literally saved my back....”
Michele P.
04.13.2021
“It has balanced my hormones, so that I can have a life!...”
Angie M.
04.13.2021
“I had a complete hysterectomy at age 45 so surgical menopaus...”
Jay W.
04.13.2021
“My insurance company refused to continue to cover my testost...”
Ramona S.
04.13.2021
“Initially my gynecologist suggested compounded hormones to h...”
Dawn L.
04.13.2021
“This therapy resolved my symptoms and gave me quality of lif...”
Glynnis T.
04.13.2021
“Before I was on the cBHT, I was having erratic hot flashes d...”
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04.13.2021
Gary H.
Indiana Carmel“My wife and I have been using bioidentical hormones for year...”
My wife and I have been using bioidentical hormones for years with great success. I take testosterone which has greatly increased my stamina to work and play independent of any sexual enhancement. I have been very pleased with the bioidentical formula and it is so much less expensive than others.
04.13.2021
Mary Beth C.
Indiana Carmel“I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and I have been prescribed...”
I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and I have been prescribed appropriate doses of replacement hormones. I have not experienced anything but positive health effects and I trust that my healthcare provider is very knowledgable and treating appropriately.
04.13.2021
Dawn P.
Indiana Carmel“I am an advocate of compounded medications in general becaus...”
I am an advocate of compounded medications in general because I have Celiac Disease and have been made very ill by regular prescription drugs so I get all of my prescriptions at my compounding pharmacy. This way I know exactly what is in them. I've not had any adverse reactions. I have chemical allergies also and this has been important for the bioidentical hormone cream and thyroid Rx as well. They both work very well and consistently as well. Since switching to bioidentical thyroid, I have been able to drop the dosage because it has worked so much better.
04.13.2021
Kathy W.
Indiana Indianapolis“I tried 'sweating it out' for a couple of years with my hot ...”
I tried 'sweating it out' for a couple of years with my hot flashes, but decided to discuss my options with my physician. I really liked the idea of the bioidentical hormone replacement where I would get only the dosage of each specific hormone that my body needed. It only makes sense that my hormone needs were specific to me and would not be the same as the next woman. My hot flashes were soon gone and the relief was wonderful!
04.13.2021
Lisa C.
Indiana Indianapolis“Since using cBHT, I have had more energy, my daily heat flas...”
Since using cBHT, I have had more energy, my daily heat flashes have gone away, my night sweats are rare and I can sleep somewhat better.
04.13.2021
Lana H.
Indiana Indianapolis“I took a patented brand of estrogen prior to cBHT and never ...”
I took a patented brand of estrogen prior to cBHT and never felt good. Since taking cBHT, I have felt the most normal and balanced that I have ever felt in my life, both physically and emotionally. I will never go back to a patented brand!
04.13.2021
Jayne G.
Indiana Indianapolis“Before beginning hormone therapy I was sluggish, sleepless a...”
Before beginning hormone therapy I was sluggish, sleepless and had hot flashes. With the daily use of hormone therapy my symptoms have been greatly reduced or completely went away. I recommend hormone therapy to all my friends going through menopause!
04.13.2021
Laurie F.
Indiana Indianapolis“After menopause and dropping my birth control pills, I had m...”
After menopause and dropping my birth control pills, I had many severe symptoms including migraines, panic attacks and I lost the ability to fall asleep naturally. I was miserable and felt like I had lost myself. Within a month of hormone replacement, I felt back to my old self. I also like being able to tweak the dosages so that the formula is exactly what works for my body.
04.13.2021
Susan S.
Indiana Noblesville“I am 70 years old. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1992 (ov...”
I am 70 years old. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1992 (ovaries were removed). I was on hormone replacement therapy until 2008. Because I have heart issues, I was taken off the HRT I was using. This threw me into extreme menopause - my cholesterol, blood pressure both shot up and I experienced other health issues. I began a regiment of cBHT approximately 10 years ago and my quality of life is dramatically improved. My health has improved radically.
04.13.2021
Beth M.
Indiana Indianapolis“It has totally made a big difference in my life and how I fe...”
It has totally made a big difference in my life and how I feel. I do not have any night sweats or hot flashes. Once in a while I will be a little warm at night, but nothing like before I started taking them.
I would get so hot with hot flashes that I had sweat running down my face and my face would be bright red. This is not a great look when you are sitting in a meeting with peers or others for that matter. I could go outside on a below-freezing day and steam would come out of my neckline. I would drive to work in winter with my window halfway down and no jacket, I would be so hot.
Once I started these, my night sweats and hot flashes did not go away entirely, but they were tolerable and not as often. I would wake up in the middle of the night and be so sweaty, I would have to dry off. My pillow was wet and I would have to flip it over. My boyfriend could not stand the heat in the bed. I would have to stick one leg out of the covers and the ceiling fan was a must. It was horrible before I started taking them. I was also told I had a horrible disposition.
04.13.2021
Rhonda V.
Indiana INDIANAPOLIS“I am on a very low dose of the compounded hormone- a level t...”
I am on a very low dose of the compounded hormone- a level that cannot be achieved with synthetic hormones. I have always reacted badly to hormone manipulation (i.e., birth control pills, etc.) and this is the best way for me to get relief from my menopause symptoms. This should continue to be an option for women who do not react well to synthetic treatments. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Deal with any concern through regulation not restriction.
04.13.2021
Gracia F.
Indiana Carmel“After my hysterectomy in 1986, I had hot flashes day and nig...”
After my hysterectomy in 1986, I had hot flashes day and night. cBHT solved that. I tried to stop in 2001. My hot flashes resumed and especially kept me awake during the night. The cBHT seems to help my dry skin and dry eyes. My dosage is extremely low, but it is very beneficial to me. Please do not restrict the use of cBHT.
04.13.2021
Gretchen L.
Indiana Indianapolis“The estrogen I have taken for years literally saved my back....”
The estrogen I have taken for years literally saved my back. My 63 year old back survived a 5 level fusion, because I took estrogen! My sex drive is alive, and sleep is welcomed! Do not take these wonderful therapies away. You will hurt women like me.
04.13.2021
Michele P.
Indiana Warsaw“It has balanced my hormones, so that I can have a life!...”
It has balanced my hormones, so that I can have a life!
04.13.2021
Angie M.
Indiana Indianapolis“I had a complete hysterectomy at age 45 so surgical menopaus...”
I had a complete hysterectomy at age 45 so surgical menopause. I tried the patch and HRT pills. They did not work at all. I had constant panic attacks and it was ruining my life. I finally got on my troche and have been on it for 12 years. They will have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands!
04.13.2021
Jay W.
Indiana Indianapolis“My insurance company refused to continue to cover my testost...”
My insurance company refused to continue to cover my testosterone replacement, contrary to my test results and doctor recommendation. He then wrote a prescription for the troche. The cost of it is equal to what I paid out-of-pocket for the cream through the insurance. My doctor periodically checks my testosterone levels, and can easily adjust the levels in the troche to match my needs. This results in a far more even effect on me. It has eliminated the irritability that I experienced with the creams I was required to use from my insurance company.
04.13.2021
Ramona S.
Indiana Frankfort“Initially my gynecologist suggested compounded hormones to h...”
Initially my gynecologist suggested compounded hormones to help with sleep loss, hair thinning, fatigue, and spotting issues. Then my neurologist advised me to continue this therapy since studies suggested that the additional estrogen could help combat my multiple sclerosis symptoms and forestall my disease progression.
04.13.2021
Dawn L.
Indiana Westfield“This therapy resolved my symptoms and gave me quality of lif...”
This therapy resolved my symptoms and gave me quality of life back!
04.13.2021
Glynnis T.
Indiana Indianapolis“Before I was on the cBHT, I was having erratic hot flashes d...”
Before I was on the cBHT, I was having erratic hot flashes during the day while trying to work, as well as waking up soaking wet at night, Also, I was severely cranky. It has eliminated the hot flashes, I get a good night's sleep, and I'm much more relaxed personality. It has been amazing, and I hope it stays around as long as I live.
04.13.2021
Lisa S.
Indiana Westport“I had a total hysterectomy at age 36, due to severe endometr...”
I had a total hysterectomy at age 36, due to severe endometriosis and pre-cancerous cervical changes. I tried traditional pharmaceutical hormone replacement such as Estratest and Premarin and neither balanced my hormones. With many attempts over seven years at different dosing, I continued to have mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. I gained 40 pounds, suffered from depression and was diagnosed as a diabetic.
Within two months of taking bioidentical hormones my hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, depression and weight improved. Within six months, I had lost 40 pounds and my blood sugar and other labs were back to normal.
The thought of going back to my pre-bioidentical hormone status is unimaginable. I NEVER want to live like that again, and consider it a severe threat to my acute and chronic health.
Please do not prohibit me from living my healthiest with the use of bioidentical hormones.
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04.13.2021
Gary H.
Indiana Carmel“My wife and I have been using bioidentical hormones for year...”
My wife and I have been using bioidentical hormones for years with great success. I take testosterone which has greatly increased my stamina to work and play independent of any sexual enhancement. I have been very pleased with the bioidentical formula and it is so much less expensive than others.
04.13.2021
Mary Beth C.
Indiana Carmel“I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and I have been prescribed...”
I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and I have been prescribed appropriate doses of replacement hormones. I have not experienced anything but positive health effects and I trust that my healthcare provider is very knowledgable and treating appropriately.
04.13.2021
Dawn P.
Indiana Carmel“I am an advocate of compounded medications in general becaus...”
I am an advocate of compounded medications in general because I have Celiac Disease and have been made very ill by regular prescription drugs so I get all of my prescriptions at my compounding pharmacy. This way I know exactly what is in them. I've not had any adverse reactions. I have chemical allergies also and this has been important for the bioidentical hormone cream and thyroid Rx as well. They both work very well and consistently as well. Since switching to bioidentical thyroid, I have been able to drop the dosage because it has worked so much better.
04.13.2021
Kathy W.
Indiana Indianapolis“I tried 'sweating it out' for a couple of years with my hot ...”
I tried 'sweating it out' for a couple of years with my hot flashes, but decided to discuss my options with my physician. I really liked the idea of the bioidentical hormone replacement where I would get only the dosage of each specific hormone that my body needed. It only makes sense that my hormone needs were specific to me and would not be the same as the next woman. My hot flashes were soon gone and the relief was wonderful!
04.13.2021
Lisa C.
Indiana Indianapolis“Since using cBHT, I have had more energy, my daily heat flas...”
Since using cBHT, I have had more energy, my daily heat flashes have gone away, my night sweats are rare and I can sleep somewhat better.
04.13.2021
Lana H.
Indiana Indianapolis“I took a patented brand of estrogen prior to cBHT and never ...”
I took a patented brand of estrogen prior to cBHT and never felt good. Since taking cBHT, I have felt the most normal and balanced that I have ever felt in my life, both physically and emotionally. I will never go back to a patented brand!
04.13.2021
Jayne G.
Indiana Indianapolis“Before beginning hormone therapy I was sluggish, sleepless a...”
Before beginning hormone therapy I was sluggish, sleepless and had hot flashes. With the daily use of hormone therapy my symptoms have been greatly reduced or completely went away. I recommend hormone therapy to all my friends going through menopause!
04.13.2021
Laurie F.
Indiana Indianapolis“After menopause and dropping my birth control pills, I had m...”
After menopause and dropping my birth control pills, I had many severe symptoms including migraines, panic attacks and I lost the ability to fall asleep naturally. I was miserable and felt like I had lost myself. Within a month of hormone replacement, I felt back to my old self. I also like being able to tweak the dosages so that the formula is exactly what works for my body.
04.13.2021
Susan S.
Indiana Noblesville“I am 70 years old. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1992 (ov...”
I am 70 years old. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1992 (ovaries were removed). I was on hormone replacement therapy until 2008. Because I have heart issues, I was taken off the HRT I was using. This threw me into extreme menopause - my cholesterol, blood pressure both shot up and I experienced other health issues. I began a regiment of cBHT approximately 10 years ago and my quality of life is dramatically improved. My health has improved radically.
04.13.2021
Beth M.
Indiana Indianapolis“It has totally made a big difference in my life and how I fe...”
It has totally made a big difference in my life and how I feel. I do not have any night sweats or hot flashes. Once in a while I will be a little warm at night, but nothing like before I started taking them.
I would get so hot with hot flashes that I had sweat running down my face and my face would be bright red. This is not a great look when you are sitting in a meeting with peers or others for that matter. I could go outside on a below-freezing day and steam would come out of my neckline. I would drive to work in winter with my window halfway down and no jacket, I would be so hot.
Once I started these, my night sweats and hot flashes did not go away entirely, but they were tolerable and not as often. I would wake up in the middle of the night and be so sweaty, I would have to dry off. My pillow was wet and I would have to flip it over. My boyfriend could not stand the heat in the bed. I would have to stick one leg out of the covers and the ceiling fan was a must. It was horrible before I started taking them. I was also told I had a horrible disposition.
04.13.2021
Rhonda V.
Indiana INDIANAPOLIS“I am on a very low dose of the compounded hormone- a level t...”
I am on a very low dose of the compounded hormone- a level that cannot be achieved with synthetic hormones. I have always reacted badly to hormone manipulation (i.e., birth control pills, etc.) and this is the best way for me to get relief from my menopause symptoms. This should continue to be an option for women who do not react well to synthetic treatments. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Deal with any concern through regulation not restriction.
04.13.2021
Gracia F.
Indiana Carmel“After my hysterectomy in 1986, I had hot flashes day and nig...”
After my hysterectomy in 1986, I had hot flashes day and night. cBHT solved that. I tried to stop in 2001. My hot flashes resumed and especially kept me awake during the night. The cBHT seems to help my dry skin and dry eyes. My dosage is extremely low, but it is very beneficial to me. Please do not restrict the use of cBHT.
04.13.2021
Gretchen L.
Indiana Indianapolis“The estrogen I have taken for years literally saved my back....”
The estrogen I have taken for years literally saved my back. My 63 year old back survived a 5 level fusion, because I took estrogen! My sex drive is alive, and sleep is welcomed! Do not take these wonderful therapies away. You will hurt women like me.
04.13.2021
Michele P.
Indiana Warsaw“It has balanced my hormones, so that I can have a life!...”
It has balanced my hormones, so that I can have a life!
04.13.2021
Angie M.
Indiana Indianapolis“I had a complete hysterectomy at age 45 so surgical menopaus...”
I had a complete hysterectomy at age 45 so surgical menopause. I tried the patch and HRT pills. They did not work at all. I had constant panic attacks and it was ruining my life. I finally got on my troche and have been on it for 12 years. They will have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands!
04.13.2021
Jay W.
Indiana Indianapolis“My insurance company refused to continue to cover my testost...”
My insurance company refused to continue to cover my testosterone replacement, contrary to my test results and doctor recommendation. He then wrote a prescription for the troche. The cost of it is equal to what I paid out-of-pocket for the cream through the insurance. My doctor periodically checks my testosterone levels, and can easily adjust the levels in the troche to match my needs. This results in a far more even effect on me. It has eliminated the irritability that I experienced with the creams I was required to use from my insurance company.
04.13.2021
Ramona S.
Indiana Frankfort“Initially my gynecologist suggested compounded hormones to h...”
Initially my gynecologist suggested compounded hormones to help with sleep loss, hair thinning, fatigue, and spotting issues. Then my neurologist advised me to continue this therapy since studies suggested that the additional estrogen could help combat my multiple sclerosis symptoms and forestall my disease progression.
04.13.2021
Dawn L.
Indiana Westfield“This therapy resolved my symptoms and gave me quality of lif...”
This therapy resolved my symptoms and gave me quality of life back!
04.13.2021
Glynnis T.
Indiana Indianapolis“Before I was on the cBHT, I was having erratic hot flashes d...”
Before I was on the cBHT, I was having erratic hot flashes during the day while trying to work, as well as waking up soaking wet at night, Also, I was severely cranky. It has eliminated the hot flashes, I get a good night's sleep, and I'm much more relaxed personality. It has been amazing, and I hope it stays around as long as I live.
04.13.2021
Lisa S.
Indiana Westport“I had a total hysterectomy at age 36, due to severe endometr...”
I had a total hysterectomy at age 36, due to severe endometriosis and pre-cancerous cervical changes. I tried traditional pharmaceutical hormone replacement such as Estratest and Premarin and neither balanced my hormones. With many attempts over seven years at different dosing, I continued to have mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. I gained 40 pounds, suffered from depression and was diagnosed as a diabetic.
Within two months of taking bioidentical hormones my hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, depression and weight improved. Within six months, I had lost 40 pounds and my blood sugar and other labs were back to normal.
The thought of going back to my pre-bioidentical hormone status is unimaginable. I NEVER want to live like that again, and consider it a severe threat to my acute and chronic health.
Please do not prohibit me from living my healthiest with the use of bioidentical 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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