In 2008 I was severely exhausted, challenged by hot flashes, mood issues, and depression. My hair was falling out, I was sleeping only 2 hours per night. I went to 8 physicians. I have been in medicine my whole life and could not believe the level or lack of treatment… I had one doctor throw a pack of progestin ( synthetic) hormones at me and say that’s all I have. I took two caps and had a severe reaction. My thyroid was off as well! I could not take commercial pharmaceuticals for this … they have gluten in them and dyes which I reacted to. I found the only relief in compounded hormones! With testosterone and estradiol and progesterone, I am able to have energy and stay cognitively sharp. The thyroid compound has helped with energy, sleep, temperature regulation, and my mood. None of those was ever suggested by any conventional physician. I would like to say this aged my life. I would like to say I am on no other medication!