At age 48, I completed "natural" menopause using vitamins/herbs. 14 years ago, I read about BHRT, and located a compounding pharmacist to work with my OBGYN. After no problems in use for five years, I thought I would stop taking to see what happens. I had heart palpitations, hot flashes, mood swings and interrupted sleep return...ugh! I went to a cardiologist who put me through nuclear dye tests, monitoring, and stress tests. He diagnosed I have a healthy heart, and what lifestyle changes had I made? I told him about choosing to suddenly stop the BHRT. He declared, "Well, get back on it!" Within 10 days of returning to my routine, all listed symptoms went away! At age 68, my only prescriptions are Testosterone sublingual drops in the morning, and one tablet before bed with estradiol, estrogen, and progesterone. I don't take naps, haul/stack firewood, maintain my own house and yard, and still look at my husband with a "twinkle". My doctor says my lipid tests are better than his at age 40. Praise the Lord for materials that educate mature women about our endocrine system.