When I was full-on into menopause I had much of the most talked-about symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia.
But I also struggled with vaginal dryness. A hormonal disruption that is not talked about. My physical relationship with my husband became difficult and painful. I loved my husband but I began to dread our intimacy. He also was afraid that he would hurt me.
As I began to search for a solution I went to my physician and was prescribed hormone replacements. These replacements were pharmaceutic and need I say expensive too! I dished out the money and began to take the drugs as prescribed. Unfortunately, they had little to no effect.
Fed up with the expense and the lack of results I consulted my naturopath, who is also an MD, hoping that she would have another solution. She prescribed BI-EST/DHEA troche, which I have been taking for more than two years now.
This estrogen compound has been a blessing for my marriage. The effects have been off the chart better than the pharmaceuticals I was previously taking. My vaginal dryness has improved and my hot flashes are gone. I also sleep well through the night.
My naturopath is responsible and insists that she check my hormone levels with a blood test on a yearly basis. Monitoring me for safety.
When I heard that the FDA is considering restricting or even removing compounded hormones I felt dread. How can a government organization step in to remove a product that has been safe, effective, affordable, and monitored? As adding this cBHT has done wonders for my body and marriage and know that the removal will have consequences.
I hope and pray that the FDA will reconsider and know that removing cHDT's will have a negative effect on many otherwise healthy women.