I have been using compounded bio identical hormones for more than 20 years with great results. I have periodically tried a more traditional form of HRT, a patch or cream with very bad results. I don't know what is in traditional medications but they cause me migraines every time. And not just minor migraines. Headaches that last for days! Compounded hormones never cause side affects. The only reason I can think that anyone would want to do away with compounded medications is to please big pharma. To eliminate compounded medications is not in the interest of patients like me. I don't know what I would do! Seriously. My quality of life would be impacted in a huge way.