I have used compounded hormone replacement cream for several years. Prior to this treatment, I tried over-the-counter and prescription medications, pills and patches. Nothing worked for me. I still had massive hot flashes and debilitating night sweats. Since starting a compounded cream/ointment, all of these symptoms have disappeared and I have been able to enjoy hot flash free days and night sweat free nights. I have relied on this medication to to do this. My compounding pharmacy does an excellent job for me. Please don't take this medication away and put it in the hands of pharmaceutical company's that have NO IDEA how to satisfy this very acute need for me.