United States
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.
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Kimberly M.
06.07.2021
“I went from bloodwork not indicating any menopausal effects...”
Rose B.
06.07.2021
“I had the Baston Kkeratoprosthuis put on cornea of my left eye”
suzanne F.
06.07.2021
“For over 17 years I have relied on this compounded medication”
Carren H.
06.04.2021
“This has been one of the best things in life for me”
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06.07.2021
Pamela R.
Michigan Colon“I had a hysterectomy at a young age”
As a person who needed a hysterectomy at a young age, I had to give up taking oral estrogen due to the length of time I was on it (10+ years) due to negative side effects of oral estrogen. I replaced that with a compound estrodial cream that I use vaginally 3 x a week. Without that use, I would be experiencing painful sex and increased urinary tract infections. The FDA would be FAILING consumers if it were to restrict the use of compounded hormone therapy without considering patient outcomes. I for one would fight any restrictions that would impact my ability to rely on compounded hormone therapy!!!
06.07.2021
Lisa M.
California San Diego“Can Work Again”
Wasn't able to work due to concentration and memory issues due to Menopause. Bio-Identical hormones (estrogen & progesterone) got me back to work, supporting my family, and being a productive member of society. Synthetic hormones gave me such terrible side effects, I could not take. Bio-identical hormones benefit women, their children and their spouses--plus the workplace. Losing them would be devastating to all.
06.07.2021
Kristien K.
Idaho Grangeville“Changed my Life”
Changed my life. Makes me feel healthy to enjoy life. I love it and would never want to loose it.
06.07.2021
Sherry O.
South Dakota Sioux Falls“My only Resource”
Because of sensitivity to the carrier ingredients in the packaged hormone preparations I can not use them. I need access to compounded hormones because they are my only recourse. My life would be miserable without them.
06.07.2021
Kimberly M.
Indiana Bloomington“I went from bloodwork not indicating any menopausal effects...”
I went from bloodwork not indicating any menapausal effects to 6-8 months later having bloodwork showing I had zero testosterone, zero estrogen and zero progesterone with no drive for anything. I chose the cream because of the plant based compound due to the least amount of side effects.
06.07.2021
Mitchell R.
New York New York“I have more energy...”
I have more energy, better brain function, stronger muscle tone, and increased libido
06.07.2021
Regina V.
Colorado Sanford“I started having seizures at 14”
I started having seizures at 14, when I was going trough menopause I couldn't sleep for days and my seizures increased even with medication. Two weeks after being on a hormone pellet I was able to sleep all night and my seizures stopped. My neurologist said my hormones were the cause of my seizures that's why when I was balanced they went away. I have always had seizures with medication and they have never found anything wrong with any scans. Please don't take this away from us, it was very hard not sleeping for days. If you want to speak to me, you can. I think you would be very interested in my story.
06.07.2021
Mary F.
Michigan Kalamazoo“Unable to Sleep”
After menopause, I was unable to sleep and had problems with painful intercourse Since using the cBHT which is compounded to my body's needs, those problems have gone away. I feel much better & have more energy.
06.07.2021
GAIL J.
California MARINA DEL REY“I cannot daily exist without cBHT”
I cannnot daily exist without cBHT. I tried retail pills, vaginal rings with NO success. My doctor places pellets 4 times a year and I receive pure hormones directed to the target organs. Synthetic are full of risks not experienced with bio-identical
06.07.2021
Patricia F.
Mississippi Laurel“It has been wonderful for me”
It has been wonderful for me.
06.07.2021
Rose B.
Arkansas Mounthome“I had the Baston Kkeratoprosthuis put on cornea of my left eye”
I had the Baston Kkeratoprosthuis put on cornea of my left eye so it has help me to see better I put the drop once a day
06.07.2021
Deborah B.
North Carolina Kenansville“I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosis”
I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus when I was about 40 years old. I went through menopause early and suffered terribly for 20+ years. Finally, I found a doctor who had successfully treated LS with compounded cBHT. Within 2 weeks of using the cBHT my life changed. I had not had pain free intercourse in 20 years and my husband and I had not even attempted intercourse in 3 years. Today, we have an active, enjoyable, painless sex life. I am not in excruciating pain. In fact, I am pain free. My life has changed dramatically!! I need cBHT.
06.07.2021
Arlene S.
Ohio Lyndhurst“cBHT have been life saving to me”
cBHT have been life saving to me. I have a thyroid issue. Take a compounded natural thyroid capsule along with progesterone which makes the thyroid medicine work better.
Also, have used biest and progesterone for years and have aged much better. Great skin, and hair and look much younger and feel much better than many of my friends.
I would be very angry if my bioidenticals were taken away after i have successfully taken them for many years. I am a healthy 80 year old.
06.07.2021
Kerri
Nebraska Omaha“Compounded hormones have been a blessing”
After suffering years of pain from endometriosis, I finally had a total hysterectomy at age 44. I don't know what I would do without compounded hormones. My body has never done well with birth control hormones and given all the frightening issues with synthetic hormone replacement therapy, my bioidentical hormone cream is ideal for my situation. I have been able to enjoy life again after many years of misery. I have never had any post menopausal issues thanks to my cream. Please do not curb or curtail compounded hormones for the millions like me who need them for quality of life.
06.07.2021
suzanne F.
Missouri Kansas City“For over 17 years I have relied on this compounded medication”
For over 17 years I have relied on this compounded medication to keep me active, healthy and strong. I tried the patch, the synthetically produced versions prior to investing in time spent with a licensed dr/ professional, the labs to accurately prescribe, and ultimately blend and create the finished product. I know after trying these three very different products/methods, which one is worth my money and which I trust to be the best option for me, health wise. Thank you for considering my and other users opinions on this important matter.
06.07.2021
Susan R.
Washington Renton“Groin Discomfort”
After menopause I faced vaginal dryness that made it difficult to walk or do normal activites. Since I started using estriol every few days, I am able to walk comfortably, ride horses and do other activities without pain.
06.07.2021
Julia A.
Utah Saratoga Springs“Life Changing”
I was completely exhausted and putting on extra weight regardless of my diet. I sought help and was placed on hormones but my body didn’t react to the over the counter prescriptions the way it should, do my doctor switched me to compounded which truly made a difference.
06.04.2021
Teresa B.
North Carolina Hendersonville“Hot flashes for years”
Until I started the cBHT, I had constant daily/nightly hot flashes/night sweats for approx 8 years. This therapy has extremely diminished those symptoms, and I have not experienced any adverse side effects from this therapy.
06.04.2021
Carren H.
South Dakota Sioux Falls“This has been one of the best things in life for me”
This has been one of the best things in life for me, my work place, & my home life. I was so deficient in progesterone & unbalanced in other hormones that I has transformed my experience with being able to function as a person, daughter, mother, employee, & wife while going through menopause. I suggests to customers at work, friends & relatives as much as possible. Nothing bad about it. The saliva testing has been incredibly helpful in determining what I need & how to help the pharmacists & function or integrative doctors/nurses/PA's solve issues.
Again I highly recommend compounding & hormone saliva testing for anyone, young, middle aged, female or male dealing with different life/body issues!
06.04.2021
Robert N.
South Dakota Sioux Falls“Not effective and high cost alternatives”
I tried the patch from a large pharmaceutical company, they were not effective and the cost was extraordinarily high. Since I found testosterone was available through our local compounding pharmacy I immediately made the switch and which has benefitted my quality of life for several years
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06.07.2021
Pamela R.
Michigan Colon“I had a hysterectomy at a young age”
As a person who needed a hysterectomy at a young age, I had to give up taking oral estrogen due to the length of time I was on it (10+ years) due to negative side effects of oral estrogen. I replaced that with a compound estrodial cream that I use vaginally 3 x a week. Without that use, I would be experiencing painful sex and increased urinary tract infections. The FDA would be FAILING consumers if it were to restrict the use of compounded hormone therapy without considering patient outcomes. I for one would fight any restrictions that would impact my ability to rely on compounded hormone therapy!!!
06.07.2021
Lisa M.
California San Diego“Can Work Again”
Wasn't able to work due to concentration and memory issues due to Menopause. Bio-Identical hormones (estrogen & progesterone) got me back to work, supporting my family, and being a productive member of society. Synthetic hormones gave me such terrible side effects, I could not take. Bio-identical hormones benefit women, their children and their spouses--plus the workplace. Losing them would be devastating to all.
06.07.2021
Kristien K.
Idaho Grangeville“Changed my Life”
Changed my life. Makes me feel healthy to enjoy life. I love it and would never want to loose it.
06.07.2021
Sherry O.
South Dakota Sioux Falls“My only Resource”
Because of sensitivity to the carrier ingredients in the packaged hormone preparations I can not use them. I need access to compounded hormones because they are my only recourse. My life would be miserable without them.
06.07.2021
Kimberly M.
Indiana Bloomington“I went from bloodwork not indicating any menopausal effects...”
I went from bloodwork not indicating any menapausal effects to 6-8 months later having bloodwork showing I had zero testosterone, zero estrogen and zero progesterone with no drive for anything. I chose the cream because of the plant based compound due to the least amount of side effects.
06.07.2021
Mitchell R.
New York New York“I have more energy...”
I have more energy, better brain function, stronger muscle tone, and increased libido
06.07.2021
Regina V.
Colorado Sanford“I started having seizures at 14”
I started having seizures at 14, when I was going trough menopause I couldn't sleep for days and my seizures increased even with medication. Two weeks after being on a hormone pellet I was able to sleep all night and my seizures stopped. My neurologist said my hormones were the cause of my seizures that's why when I was balanced they went away. I have always had seizures with medication and they have never found anything wrong with any scans. Please don't take this away from us, it was very hard not sleeping for days. If you want to speak to me, you can. I think you would be very interested in my story.
06.07.2021
Mary F.
Michigan Kalamazoo“Unable to Sleep”
After menopause, I was unable to sleep and had problems with painful intercourse Since using the cBHT which is compounded to my body's needs, those problems have gone away. I feel much better & have more energy.
06.07.2021
GAIL J.
California MARINA DEL REY“I cannot daily exist without cBHT”
I cannnot daily exist without cBHT. I tried retail pills, vaginal rings with NO success. My doctor places pellets 4 times a year and I receive pure hormones directed to the target organs. Synthetic are full of risks not experienced with bio-identical
06.07.2021
Patricia F.
Mississippi Laurel“It has been wonderful for me”
It has been wonderful for me.
06.07.2021
Rose B.
Arkansas Mounthome“I had the Baston Kkeratoprosthuis put on cornea of my left eye”
I had the Baston Kkeratoprosthuis put on cornea of my left eye so it has help me to see better I put the drop once a day
06.07.2021
Deborah B.
North Carolina Kenansville“I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosis”
I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus when I was about 40 years old. I went through menopause early and suffered terribly for 20+ years. Finally, I found a doctor who had successfully treated LS with compounded cBHT. Within 2 weeks of using the cBHT my life changed. I had not had pain free intercourse in 20 years and my husband and I had not even attempted intercourse in 3 years. Today, we have an active, enjoyable, painless sex life. I am not in excruciating pain. In fact, I am pain free. My life has changed dramatically!! I need cBHT.
06.07.2021
Arlene S.
Ohio Lyndhurst“cBHT have been life saving to me”
cBHT have been life saving to me. I have a thyroid issue. Take a compounded natural thyroid capsule along with progesterone which makes the thyroid medicine work better.
Also, have used biest and progesterone for years and have aged much better. Great skin, and hair and look much younger and feel much better than many of my friends.
I would be very angry if my bioidenticals were taken away after i have successfully taken them for many years. I am a healthy 80 year old.
06.07.2021
Kerri
Nebraska Omaha“Compounded hormones have been a blessing”
After suffering years of pain from endometriosis, I finally had a total hysterectomy at age 44. I don't know what I would do without compounded hormones. My body has never done well with birth control hormones and given all the frightening issues with synthetic hormone replacement therapy, my bioidentical hormone cream is ideal for my situation. I have been able to enjoy life again after many years of misery. I have never had any post menopausal issues thanks to my cream. Please do not curb or curtail compounded hormones for the millions like me who need them for quality of life.
06.07.2021
suzanne F.
Missouri Kansas City“For over 17 years I have relied on this compounded medication”
For over 17 years I have relied on this compounded medication to keep me active, healthy and strong. I tried the patch, the synthetically produced versions prior to investing in time spent with a licensed dr/ professional, the labs to accurately prescribe, and ultimately blend and create the finished product. I know after trying these three very different products/methods, which one is worth my money and which I trust to be the best option for me, health wise. Thank you for considering my and other users opinions on this important matter.
06.07.2021
Susan R.
Washington Renton“Groin Discomfort”
After menopause I faced vaginal dryness that made it difficult to walk or do normal activites. Since I started using estriol every few days, I am able to walk comfortably, ride horses and do other activities without pain.
06.07.2021
Julia A.
Utah Saratoga Springs“Life Changing”
I was completely exhausted and putting on extra weight regardless of my diet. I sought help and was placed on hormones but my body didn’t react to the over the counter prescriptions the way it should, do my doctor switched me to compounded which truly made a difference.
06.04.2021
Teresa B.
North Carolina Hendersonville“Hot flashes for years”
Until I started the cBHT, I had constant daily/nightly hot flashes/night sweats for approx 8 years. This therapy has extremely diminished those symptoms, and I have not experienced any adverse side effects from this therapy.
06.04.2021
Carren H.
South Dakota Sioux Falls“This has been one of the best things in life for me”
This has been one of the best things in life for me, my work place, & my home life. I was so deficient in progesterone & unbalanced in other hormones that I has transformed my experience with being able to function as a person, daughter, mother, employee, & wife while going through menopause. I suggests to customers at work, friends & relatives as much as possible. Nothing bad about it. The saliva testing has been incredibly helpful in determining what I need & how to help the pharmacists & function or integrative doctors/nurses/PA's solve issues.
Again I highly recommend compounding & hormone saliva testing for anyone, young, middle aged, female or male dealing with different life/body issues!
06.04.2021
Robert N.
South Dakota Sioux Falls“Not effective and high cost alternatives”
I tried the patch from a large pharmaceutical company, they were not effective and the cost was extraordinarily high. Since I found testosterone was available through our local compounding pharmacy I immediately made the switch and which has benefitted my quality of life for several years
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.
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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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