The compound gave me back my life! Menopause affected me in many negative ways. I used to have a pictorial memory. If I looked twice at a phone number, I had it memorized, which was a wonderful assent in my business. With menopause, I totally lost that ability. I had severe and numerous hot flashes, over 30 a day. I also started having trouble handling the numerous details which used to be a part of my life. I was having difficulty just functioning and coping with ordinary tasks. I tried prescription estrogen replacements such as Premarin. That is the only one I remember by name, though I tried others too, with mixed results. Using bioidentical hormone therapy has worked for me. I stopped having the hot flashes, which were debilitating during my business day. I regained my abiliity to cope with day to day activities, which had become overwhelming with the onset of menopause. I did get back the pictorial memory eventually, as I continued to use the bioidentical hormone therapy. Menopause severely altered my life. Using the bioidentical therapy has allowed me to keep my lifestyle and regain my life.