I have suffered several bouts of vulvodynia in my life, and have only found relief when Estrogen Testosterone was given as a compounded vaginal treatment. Simply using estrogen alone was not helpful. The pain I felt was like having hot coal in me 24/7. Only proper hormone treatment by my certified menopausal medicine doctor has helped. Please consider that 1 out of 4 women has this condition.

I have used bio-identical hormones for approximately 35 yrs. The synthetic progesterone caused acne and did not alleviate my other symptoms. When I was put on Synthroid for my thyroid, I had a racing heart, rashes, and intestinal issues. I overdosed on Prometrium and synthetic Synthroid. Since on natural progesterone, estrogen, and armor thyroid or T3/T4 all the other symptoms are gone. I have managed my health much better through natural means without all the side effects from synthetic drugs minus all the other prescriptions for the symptoms the synthetic(unnatural) drugs cause. My body and mind are good, now. Dr's say Synthroid is natural, no it is not.. It is synthetic. My body does not like it!! My body knows what it needs and responds accordingly and has negative reactions to unnatural drugs. The dosage can also be made to what I need not a pre-stamped dosage that is incorrect for my body. My body, My choice.

When severe bleeding (that could not be stopped) left me with a complete hysterectomy at 30, my doctor placed me on Premarin. After 10 years and a move, I met a doctor who suggested I try bio-identical hormone therapy instead of Premarin, because of side effects and risks. After a few months of tweaking levels, I was placed on a cream of estrogen blends and an oral progesterone capsule. These medications have treated me very well, eliminating migraine headaches, dense breast tissue, and a much better emotional outlook. Now in my 60’s I continue to have my levels tested and adjusted as needed, without the fears and side effects associated with a synthetic or horse derived product. My compounding pharmacy works well with my physician to assure my levels are balanced to keep me healthy and happy.

I started and continue taking compound hormones to treat menopause. Traditional medicines did not work. I have been taking them now for over 8 years and it has given me a quality of life again!

I have been using compounded hormones (progesterone, estrogen, testosterone) and it has made such a difference. I feel more energetic and it has increased my sexual drive. I go to the gym 3 times/a week now. The doctor checks my hormone level twice a year and the lab report shows a hormonal level according to what it is expected to have due to my age after taking the hormonal treatment. I am glad that after menopause we don’t have to feel depressed, down, and have low libido.

After years of suffering from recurrent UTIs, I've found a solution using compounded hormones. Over the years, I've developed allergies to most antibiotics, putting me at risk of having no alternatives for treatment. This could lead to hospitalization, sepsis, and worse! I depend on compounded hormones!

I have been using compounded hormones for 5 years now, and I do not appreciate the FDA trying to get involved with MY choice of where I purchase my hormones. Compounded hormones are made with the powder form of hormones that are compounded into various forms like creams, gels, troches, suppositories, capsules, etc.

I started HRT two years ago. I cannot imagine life without my compounded pharmaceuticals. I attempted to use patches but quickly discovered that the lowest dose was too strong for me. It caused migraines and severe emotional distress. Since switching to the compounded creams I have regained my life.

At least 10 years ago I had my Thyroid removed, and spent another 7 years feeling terrible, hardly able to get out of bed with no energy. Then I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease and things got worse. I then found a Doctor to work with me and was able to put me on compound hormones. It was LIFE CHANGING. I finally felt good with lots of energy and for the first time in years, I felt like myself. Without compounded hormones, none of this would have been possible for me and I would still be in bed and feeling terrible. Compounded Hormones cannot be taken away.

I had a radical hysterectomy 11 years ago. I have been taking bio-identical hormones after the surgery. I could not live without them. They are a blessing from God!!

The right combination and individualization of hormone therapy saved my life and helped me to become a more productive member of society. Betting being able to get the right formulation was critical to balancing my hormones during the pre-menopausal and now post-menopause stages of my life.

Compounding is a safe, non-invasive and smooth process for your body and mind.
I started 2 years before menopause and I didn't experience any symptoms like hot flashes, dry eyes, or mood changes. Now 7 years after I feel more energetic and focused.

I was unable to think and concentrate before I was able to get compounded testosterone. They no longer offered estradiol. Compounding is not the problem.

I had been going to my regular doctor for years and telling him that something was wrong and off. They kept telling me there was nothing wrong. I was tired all the time, not wanting to socialize, super unhappy with myself and life. I was yelling at my husband and kids constantly for no reason at the drop of a hat. My cycles were terribly painful and irregular. I found a new doctor that specializes in hormones. With the use of compounded hormones, I feel like I have my life back. I get much more restful sleep, I am no longer unhappy with myself and I don't snap at my family. My cycles are also so much better as I no longer have pain and am very regular.

I was getting perineal tearing, not with sex, just wiping in the bathroom! Between using a hormone cream vaginally, and taking a hormone troche, I no longer have to deal with this painful situation. Please don't limit pharmacists from using compounded products which help so many issues other drugs don't.

I have been taking bio-identical hormones for about 6 years. It has helped me tremendously as s woman navigate the ups and downs of my hormones through menopause. It would be devastating to see these compounding pharmacies go away. They serve a huge purpose to many patients!!

Menopause Misery. All of the characteristics women encounter during menopause were life for me. My days and nights were filled with lack of energy, fatigue, sleepless nights, severe hot flashes, and uncontrolled mood swings.

I've been on compounded bioidentical hormones for three years now and since beginning them, I have returned to feeling "normal", or like a human being. The first thing that changed after beginning them was my sleep, which went from being awake every two hours to a full night's rest. And then the hot flashes subsided, almost completely. My mood has turned from despair to hope again, and life is good instead of drudgery.

This therapy has been & continues to be life-changing for me.

I have a premenstrual dysphoric disorder. I have been treated with antidepressants, and birth control pills, and have been offered a complete hysterectomy. I have found relief in compounded progesterone. Instead of feeling unwell and unable to function, I feel like a normal human being. To remove the ability of women to have access to this compounded hormone would be unethical, negligent, and corrupt.

In 1998 I began Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, I was depressed, losing hair, and having menopause symptoms. The treatments have been effective and I would recommend compounded meds to anyone. Thanks for keeping the option available to women and men.