I first started taking BHRT on the advice of my OBGYN whose wife is a psychologist. I'd had HRT before in Premarin and did not react well at all. Thank God, he knew of the difficulties women can have with hormonal changes and imbalances and knew that in European studies BHRT had been a great help to women because they are not derived from pregnant horse urine (which is a barbaric process in the first place) and BHRT is compounded from plants and tailored to an individual's needs- not one size fits all. Since then, my life has been 100% better and my thinking processes and outlook on life is much better than many women of my age (I'm 77). If the government wants to take away my individual RIGHT to my best healthcare, I am doubting that the FDA is a free agency and is basically a political agency bought by Big Pharma. Big Pharma can't make money off these compounded medications, so that's why they want to do this. Disgusting and criminal.

It keeps me feeling balanced and happy.

I have been using cBHT hormones for several years now and they have had a very significant positive impact on my life. cBHT has helped me with stress management, greater energy levels and increased libido and intimacy with my wife. When I have stopped the hormones in the past to see if it was noticeable, I did in fact notice being more lethargic, less resilient to mental stress and less engaged with people near me. Banning cBHT would have a negative impact on my life and given that I have only experienced positive things from it, I do not understand why this would be banned. Please do not ban them if your goal is to have healthy and happy people.

I have been using compounded hormones estradiol and progesterone for the last seven years. I completed intense research prior to taking. You cannot substitute this method of delivering NATURAL biodentically matched hormones. Using the pharmaceutical method does NOT work for me and creates extreme side effects. I cannot take them. My health will decline severely if I am not able to access compounded hormones. I have nothing but positive effects from using compounded hormones and pray I can continue.

Everyone thinks as women we tend to go through hot flashes and feeling completely moody all the time. With the hormone replacement I feel like I'm 30 all of the time. When I run out, my hot flashes start up and I become irritable and hard to deal with. Can you imagine all the women in the world running around without their hormone replacement? It would set us back to the dark ages. If this works then why take it off the market? This is EXTREMELY important to the quality of life. Men don't really have to worry about this. Why punish the women?

If not for some forms of compounded hormones, I would not have my children in my arms. Thank you.

I was prescribed the Estradiol Transdermal Patch to help with my post-hysterectomy hot flashes. I was nauseated and throwing up. When I started using the pellet implant, I immediately felt relief of the hot flashes and was no longer nauseated. 10 years later I experienced vaginal dryness, fissures and urinary incontentence. I was prescribed vaginal bioidentical estrogen/testosterone cream and I no longer leak urine and my tissues are healthy.

My bioidentical compounded hormone replacement is critical to my ongoing health and well-being. Banning this form of preventive and health maintenance care is NOT OK with me.

With Hashimotos Thyroiditis, my hormones were completely unbalanced- the lack of thyroxine caused a spike in cortisol etc., the end result:- all hormones were out of balance. I went from a high functioning CFO to house ridden on disability until my hormones were corrected through compounded HRT. My body, my choice.

My hormones were basically non-existent. Now I have normal levels of hormones with once daily application of a cream. No horrible monthly shots or pills to swallow.

I was hot flashing and feeling so terrible at the beginning of menopause. I started BHT and noticed the difference immediately. Research reflects the health benefits that BHT include, but are not limited to, reduced osteoporosis, heart disease, endometrial and breast cancers, hot flashes, depresssion, lower cholestrol levels, mood, improved concentration and energy levels. BHT helps to continue the benefits of our natural hormones that dissipate with age. They are not harmful like synthetic HRT. I have friends who have been harmed by HRT ending in cancer and surgeries. Premarine is abusive to horses and does not match human hormones. BHT is as close to our natural hormones as you can get. My hair and nails are growing like weeds and are very healthy. I can go on and on about the positive effects. FDA, don't listen to Big Pharma. Rather than consider banning BHT, consider investing in them. They are the future of long healthy lives!

It helps my sex life and I need DHEA.

My quality of life has greatly improved through cBHT treatment. I recover faster from physical exhaustion and injury; I feel more vital physically and emotionally. This treatment approach has helped me to age with greater overall health and well-being.

I feel stronger, healthier, and happier since beginning BHT four years ago. It has increased my energy and elevated my self-image, thereby greatly enhancing my quality of life.

I have much more energy to achieve my goals thanks to cBHT! It has saved my life and my relationships!

When I first went to a medical expert in the field of hormone replacement, I was bothered by constant fatigue and a steadily rising cholesterol level. A very complete blood testing revealed low testosterone, low progesterone, and low DHEA. I received a prescription for a transdermal cream to address the first two low hormones, which I obtained from a compounding pharmacy. Three months later, my lethargy was gone and my cholesterol was a very healthy 165 down from 232, the former being my cholesterol level when I was in my 30's. (I was 65 years old at the time of this first test.) Since that time, I have continuously used the bioidentical hormones via transdermal creams. My cholesterol has remained at a very healthy level and my fatigue is gone. I have returned to regular daily runs (20-30 miles routinely) and feel wonderful. I strongly believe that we should not put into our bodies substances which aren't there naturally, except on unusual circumstances (antibiotics to address infections would be such an exception). The brother-in-law of a close friend was killed by statin drugs he used to lower his cholesterol level. That is a strong message to me that I'm on the right track. My own research also shows that bisphosphonate drugs routinely prescribed for osteopenia and osteoporosis are dangerous, causing spontaneous fractures and preventing normal bone healing and rebuilding. The progesterone I'm taking should be substituted as it is the only hormone my research shows can stop and reverse those two conditions. Bioidentical testosterone may also assist in allowing the osteoblasts to keep up with the osteoclasts; we need both those cells to maintain healthy bones and proper calcium reuse by our bodies. Most US-educated doctors know almost nothing about naturally occurring hormones and how bioidentical hormones can supplement declining hormone levels as we age. I am very pleased with my bHRT experience of the last 11 years and wish that the drug companies would spend more time making them available to physicians in a variety of strengths in parallel with improvements in the education of doctors, particularly those who specialize in primary care. At this time compounding pharmacies are the only reliable source of these substances which have dramatically improved the quality of my life!

In 2017, I started going through menopause. During this time, I got very sick. No doctor could diagnose me. I was extremely lethargic and unable to function. For seven weeks I was house bound. I went to my doctor and asked for something to cope because I was getting depressed in my current condition. He asked me if I was in menopause and said I should be on hormones. I started using bioidentical hormones, both the estrogen and progesterone. Within one week, I started regaining strength and leave the house. With in three weeks I was back to normal. I have not been sick since and feel amazing. The thought of these hormones being taken from me really scares me. I don't know what I would do. Harbor Compounding pharmacy, who distributes my hormones, has always been so caring and helpful. I trust these hormones and never want to be without them.

Compounded bioidentical hormones therapy has relieved hot flashes, dizziness, fatigue, and sexual drive. I feel much "healthier and alive" while using cBHT!

Improved mood, higher energy, cured my depression, healthier body weight, improved appearance, and stronger.