Prior to menopause, I had enjoyed a life full of wellness that allowed me to experience life without restrictions. After 10 years of menopause, having tolerated the nuisance symptoms, I was left with a sense of general decline. Where was my vitality? Where was my physical reserve for the sports I enjoyed? What happened to my once perfect bone density? Where in the world was my libido? Why was my brain so often foggy? My doctor recommended bio-identical hormone pellets and compounded oral progesterone tablets. What did I have to lose?
I can’t begin to express how appreciative I am to have my life back! My energy level and libido are once again at a premenopause level. In one year I have shown marked improvement in my bone density. I have sufficient physical reserve to fully participate in several sports and have better muscle mass.

I have been taking 2 prescriptions for hormone replacement therapies for many years. The purpose of these hormones is to regulate my system and to decrease the terrible symptoms I experienced on a daily bases, including night sweats, vaginal pain, severe vaginal dryness, and pain during sex. After trying traditional methods, which did not work, my Gynecologist prescribed the compound prescription of:
Estrace and Hydrocortisone Testosterone.
Since taking these compounding hormones I am symptom-free. I feel fantastic and am no longer suffering on a daily basis. I am able to lead a more normal life and enjoy walking, exercising, and having sex without pain.
I can’t imagine life without taking the compounding hormones. Please do not change the law or rules allowing for Compound Pharmacies. My life would be absolutely miserable!! Please let me know if you require any further information,

I went into surgically induced menopause at 42 during breast cancer treatment. My hormones were seriously messed up. Had 25-30 hot flashes every day, terrible brain fog, and very disrupted sleep. I finally found a doctor who suggested compounded progesterone to sleep better at night. I'm 70 now, have been using it for years and my quality of life is greatly improved. I cannot for the life of me understand why you would consider removing a life saving treatment. Please don't do this!

In my early thirties, my uterus and ovaries were removed due to severe disease. I was prescribed synthetic hormones immediately and for ten years I rode a roller coaster of moods and felt terrible. I could not synthesize them and the Premarin and other equine hormones put me in instant menopause with hot flashes, mood swings, and feeling terrible ALL the time. When bioidentical hormones came along, my life changed. My body could use them. I absolutely have to have compounded hormones to feel balanced and healthy. My doctors have come up with just what is right for me. Please do not even consider making compounded hormones any harder to get!! I am not asking, I am imploring you to keep compounded bio-identical hormones available!!

Hi, My name is Kim and I started compounded hormone therapy 10 months ago. I was suffering from hot flashes for 2 years and felt very uncomfortable, also recovery after a workout took a few days and my muscle tone was getting smaller. I had anxiety and was always tired. I was referred to Dr. Howard in Naples and that's when I began treatment, it started off slow, but after a few months my flashes were getting better and my other symptoms were improving as well! It has been a life-changing experience for me, and many other people I talk to. We must speak out so we do not lose this extraordinary natural approach to improving our health.

I am 76 years old and have been on compounded testosterone for 4 years. I MUST stay on it I've been told and cannot possibly afford the non-compounded version. I was under the impression that prescriptions were supposedly trying to be made MORE affordable, but this will put drugs out of reach for many people like myself. Sounds like another story with big PHARMA money lobbying again to protect the high-price alternatives. Absolutely DISGRACEFUL. SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!

Hello,
I am a 53-year-old woman who has been on Compound hormones since I was 38 after my hysterectomy. Being hormonally balanced throughout the years has saved my marriage and made me a better mom to raise 3 children who have become wonderful adults!
My doctor recommends compounded hormones for the rest of my life! My husband would agree:)
Please do not take this away from us women and men suffering. Compound Hormones save lives.

When I was 44 I had a panic attack which was followed by extreme depression. I could not stop crying even with daily exercise, yoga, and meditation. I couldn't be left alone in fear of hopelessness. This affected my work, my parenting, and my day-to-day. After a few months, I went and had my hormone levels checked and found my progesterone levels were terribly low. My doctor sent a script to the compound pharmacy and within a few days, I started to feel like myself again. Without the diligence, of my doctor and access to compound hormones, I feel my life would be completely different and I would be living off of Xanax, sleeping through my life. Forever grateful!

I have a rare genetic disease that affects me. As I age, coming upon 55 years, it is very crucial to maintain balance within my body or my condition accelerates. Compounded hormones play an integral part of my health and to think that I would not be able to have access to them is frankly DEVASTATING. My experience has been life-changing on them and my providers have the utmost knowledge and medical expertise guiding me along as my condition and health changes. I sincerely beg you to please not take the ability to acquire these away from me and many others.

I need compound hormones. I am 72 years old and have used compound hormones since my total hysterectomy 22 years ago. I do not wish to ever take them orally as topographical has always worked for me. I try to stay very healthy and I believe this is much healthier. Please do not take away our compound hormones. 

My cat Pumpkin requires liquid medication. Since she has an advanced palate she requires it to be chicken or fish flavors. Compounding Pharmacies are the only option that make her favorite flavor medication. I love that I get to shop locally, and deal with such nice people that are so kind and helpful.

I'm very disappointed to hear that once again, the FDA is signaling that it may consider new restrictions on compounded hormones.

I have been using bio-identical hormones for around 16 years, following a complete hysterectomy that brought on Menopause. Until I started using the compounded hormones, my quality of life was terrible. The hot flashes I suffered, as well as the night sweats, lack of sleep, and brain fog were things I wouldn't wish on anyone.

AND I'm a breast cancer, estrogen dominant, survivor, of 18 years. Studies have found that natural progesterone inhibits estrogen-stimulated breast epithelial cells and downregulates estrogen alpha receptors in breast tissue. It may even arrest human cancer cells.

I use bi-est, progesterone, testosterone. The compounds are the closest thing to the hormones created in my own body.

Without these bio-identicals, as an aging woman, I would have a crappy quality of life. And the last thing I'd want to take would be estrogen made from the urine of mares, that the pharmaceutical companies manufacture, which has been found to cause all kinds of problems for women.

The fact that for all of the years that bio-identical hormones have been made available by compounding pharmacies, the FDA has been fighting this, and as a result insurance companies refuse to cover the expenses, leads me to believe the FDA is taking money from Pharmaceutical companies. They stand to benefit if compounding pharmacies no longer exist... and the health of millions of women --- and men, as well as the livelihood of the pharmacists and their employees at the compounding pharmacies, will be at severe risk.

PLEASE, don't take compounding pharmacies or my bio-identical hormones away. The FDA should stop citing reports from NASEM that they asked to be skewed for their benefit.

Sincerely,
Andrea

My mother benefits from having a hormone cream to help with her symptoms. Some of her symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, skin aging, etc. Her sleep has become much better because she usually does not sleep enough. In general, her mood has been positive as well.

I am a psychotherapist who treats depression, anxiety, and a host of other mental health disorders. What I've learned from many of my clients is that if their hormones are not well-balanced it negatively impacts their mental health, especially women who are perimenopausal or menopausal. I frequently refer my clients to a physician who is willing to prescribe bioidentical hormones because once their hormones are balanced their symptoms diminish markedly. I, too, am someone who depends on hormone balance to keep depression and anxiety at bay. I recently had to discontinue Estrace vaginal cream, which is a pharmaceutical, because it contains parabens, which we all know are harmful to human health. My dermatologist told me to avoid parabens in lotions and sunscreen and if it is harmful when applied to the skin, they certainly should not be inserted into one's vagina. These compounded hormones allow us to have hormone treatments without all the toxic ingredients found in pharmaceutical treatments. PLEASE do not allow the pharmaceutical industry to influence your decision to prevent Americans from obtaining bioidentical hormones from a compounding pharmacy!!! We all know their primary concern is profit over human health and wellbeing. Simply read the lengthy list of side effects on most any pharmaceutical! Synthetic ingredients are not good for anyone with an autoimmune disease, which has become an epidemic in the US. PLEASE don't allow special interest groups to ruin it for all of us!

I started having severe perimenopausal symptoms in my 40's - mood swings and night sweats. BHRT has allowed me to feel normal. I don't get hot flashes, I sleep much better, and my moods are very even. I tried going off of it about 5 years ago and it was disastrous for me. I have learned to read my body, know if I am low on estrogen or progesterone, and can titrate my usage as needed. This is life-changing stuff. I cannot imagine what my quality of life would be like without them.

When my doctor mentioned that she felt she could fix my sleep issues within days, I was doubtful. And yet, within days of receiving my first dose of compounded hormones, I had the best night's sleep in decades. Subsequently, my sleep has been excellent ever since. More people need to know that a life-changing solution like this exists. The thought of government overreach stepping in to restrict this life-changing solution is precisely what is wrong with Washington today. I will vote against anyone in Washington who believes they can better manage our health than we can. This must be stopped.

I had tried traditional methods of hormone replacement with little or no improvement to my health and sense of well-being.
The switch to compounded hormones more than a dozen years ago made a tremendous difference. I strongly urge our national legislators to preserve the right to choose this proven method of health care.

When I started going through perimenopause in my mid-30s, my naturopath put me on progesterone cream, and in 4 days all of my horrid symptoms went away. Now I also use estrogen cream and I'm so happy not to be putting synthetic materials on my body. These work!

I was on the traditional pill until I got a doctor that understood Hormones better.
Even though I need to pay out of pocket for this hormone cream because my insurance does not cover it which is another story altogether, I much prefer this natural version because my body utilizes it differently and more effectively.