I am concerned that the government wants to eliminate compounded hormones and compounding pharmacies. I am 76 years old, and I have been on compounded hormones since the beginning of menopause. I was prescribed hormones by my doctor that were synthetic. I had to have a breast biopsy which was precancerous, and it was suggested that I have a hysterectomy because of numerous vaginal cysts. I went to a doctor that prescribed compounded hormones and thank goodness I did. After a while on these hormones, the cysts decreased in size. As a result, no surgery was needed, and I have had no further complications. I have yearly mammograms and Pap tests with no negative results. I am only on one medication. When I am not taking the hormones, my husband says he notices by my behavior that I need them. Taking compounded hormones has made my quality of life much better. I urge you to do all you can to let compounding pharmacies continue to do as they have been doing. They are much needed!