When I first needed HRT, my doctor and I opted to do drugs b...

04.23.2021

Pennsylvania Fredonia

“When I first needed HRT, my doctor and I opted to do drugs b...”

When I first needed HRT, my doctor and I opted to do drugs because they were covered by my insurance. I had an allergic reaction. She immediately took me off the Rx and put me on compound HRT. Fast forward, when the big scare in the early 2000's hit, my GYN suggested I see if I could go without compound HRT and do supplements. I did it for 18 months. I experienced hot flashes, sweats, fuzzy brain and my vagina was so dry and painful that my husband and I could not have intercourse. My GYN, resumed the compound HRT and I'm able to have pain-free intercourse and my energy level is back and the hot flashes and sweats are gone. When I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, my Endo. prescribed Synthroid. I had an allergic reaction. Then she put me on Armor. I had an allergic reaction. I am now on Compound Thyroid. The health of my thyroid is maintaining and I have no side effects. Compound meds have saved my life and have given me quality life. There is a very important place for them in this world.

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