Several years ago, I was having a very difficult time. I had insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, and severe anxiety, which I had never had before. I was gaining weight, specifically around my waist and was suffering from depression. I was having irregular menstrual cycles.
I went to my PCP and she suggested we look at my hormone levels. My estrogen levels were very low. We decided to try hormone therapy to see if I would get some relief from these symptoms.
I was not a good canidate for oral hormones due to issues with my liver, so we started with a hormone patch. If I remember correctly I think I used one patch every 3 to 4 days. I quickly began having a reaction to the adhesive in the patchs and could not tolerate them. My PCP then prescribed cBHT with Esterdiol and progesterone in it. It comes in a cream that I apply daily. Within a few weeks my symptoms began to resolve.
I began sleeping well again, my anxiety resolved, night sweats mostly gone, hot flashes greatly improved, I went from 20 or more a day to maybe two. My depression resolved. My weight gain stopped. I wanted to live again. I remember saying to my PCP that if I had to live the rest of my life in this state that I'd rather not. I was sinking into despair.
My life is greatly improved by these cBHT please dont restrict them or ban their use.