The compounded creams for HRT has helped keep my hormones on an even keel. There is little to none fluctuations; no night sweats; no hot flashes; no emotional crashes. Before taking the compounded HRT, I was on a patch, tried pills, etc. and was constantly needing to change doses up or down and experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, and on an emotional roller coaster. I can't even imagine going back to the pills/patches. I NEED specific, compounded formulas to keep my hormones balanced!