Then I met Lyn!  Can I just say “Praise God” on this web-site? That’s how I feel! Lyn answered all my questions, helped me understand more about what was going on, and walked me thru the process of checking my hormones. I found a doctor who understood what I was going thru and she prescribed the correct natural compounded hormone therapy for me. I was also experiencing significant stress and was given some coaching and recommendations of natural supplements. I have been on my regimen for 3 months now and have noticed a measureable difference. The best part is that I am heard and not dismissed as someone who doesn’t know what is going on with her own body! Lyn will fight for my health with me, and I couldn’t be more thrilled!

Tracie

Carolyn - Monroe, OH

After going through menopause, I felt like someone had just wrung me out; that is, I had no energy, I hurt with a myriad of aches and pains, and I either couldn't get to sleep or I woke up in the middle of the night and had problems getting back to sleep. I went to my general practitioner, and he suggested I start taking Aleve in the mornings. I did, and it helped the pains some... but not much.
 
One day while reading the Dayton Daily News online, I found an article about the opening of the Happy Hormone Cottage. I was very interested, because I had previously read about natural hormones but wasn't sure where to get help in this area.  One of my "side jobs" is being the director of fund raising and promotion for the Our Mims Retirement Haven, a retired Thoroughbred broodmare rescue based in Kentucky. I knew, no matter what, I would not/could not ever take Premarin. The use of pregnant mare urine in the manufacturing of Premarin results in the birth of many foals that either must be taken care of or slaughtered. I knew I could never be part of that process.
 
I filled out the online survey then called to make an appointment at the Cottage. I went through the saliva test and sent it in. While waiting for the results, I made an appointment with Dr. Pawloski, a gynecologist on the recommendation list on the Cottage's web site. It had been quite a while (cough -- years -- cough) since I had had a regular gynecology visit, and I was eager to work with a doctor familiar with Bioidentical Hormones.
 
After a consult between the doctor and the specialists at the Piqua Medicine Shoppe, I was put on a progesterone regiment, very simple, supplemented with Adrenal Support. Within days, I felt better. Not much longer after that, I was sleeping through the night. Although I still have little aches and pains from time to time (I am almost 51 years of age), I feel younger and able to do things I have not felt capable of for quite some time.
 
For example: I have always had a problem with my weight. With the added aches and pains, no energy, and sleepless nights, I had all but given up on the idea of taking up even the simplest exercise routine. Now, I regularly exercise with the help of some DVDs (I especially love the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds series). I am able to walk up to four miles in one routine. (I'm working on getting through the five mile workout.) I am losing weight, but I am more impressed with my stamina and alertness. I no longer drag myself through the day then collapse on the couch when I get home.
 
I feel so good now, and I owe it to Lyn and those at the Happy Hormone Cottage, the Piqua Medicine Shoppe, and Dr. Pawloski. I am so grateful that these people have studied about Bioidentical Hormones and are promoting it. I shudder to think where I would be if I hadn't read that article in the DDN a few months ago.
 
Thank you so much!

I was reading the newspaper and saw an article about the Happy Hormone Cottage. It sure got my attention and I LOVE THE NAME!!!!!!!!.

I am a two year Breast Cancer survivor. My Cancer was caused by too much estrogen. At the age of 35 I had ahysterectomy, then was put on a hormone patch (I am now 53). After two surgeries and 35 radiation treatments, I went into full blown menopause. I thought the world had ended. I was a different woman and not in a good way.My husband thought I had lost my mind and so did I. My actions were not very lady like, but I didn't care.

One of my friends told me about Dr. Cathy Nelson at Life Stages for Women, so I went there (I think my husband evenmade the appt.). She tested my blood and then sent my results to the Piqua Medicine Shoppe where I was to meet themost wonderful lady of all - Sandy. My first and only question to her was, “Can you fix me?” She said, “YES”! That was one year ago, and I am doing so much better (my husband thinks so too!).

Ladies, there is HELP and HOPE. Husbands, stand by your spouse. I thank God for my husband all the time (when we took our wedding vows I don't think menopause was in there, ha). God Bless your work.

Mary

I just wanted to let you know how much better I have been feeling since starting the hormone replacement therapy. I cannot believe the difference in my mood and attitude. Before I began the therapy, I felt angry, mean and just not myself at all. Since I have started this, I feel I can laugh and be more of myself. In addition to the hormone replacement, this year I plan to take more time for myself and begin eating better as well. Thanks so much for your help.