I am both a nurse practitioner/prescriber and a patient. I was diagnosed with an ovarian tumor which lead to surgery then surgical menopause. It is hard to imagine I was without hormones or treatment for 3 months. This lead to suicidal ideation, severe depression, joint pain, hot and cold sweating, migraines daily. Within one month of starting compounded progesterone and estrogen cream/patches, my symptoms were significantly improved and some completely resolved. I have never had depression in my life until my lack of hormones. I would consider my hormone therapy life saving treatment and can and will not be without again. I completely and thoroughly endorse compounded hormone and their safety over traditional hormone therapy.