I am post-menopausal, age 57. I had a hysterectomy at age 42 and a thyroidectomy at age 50. My life was a mess. My body could not make the hormones I needed. I was tired and depressed and having intercourse with my husband was extremely painful. I would often bleed afterwards. Compounding hormones completely changed my life and my husband and I finally have an absolutely wonderful, enjoyable sex life. Please do not take this option away from me! I cannot imagine going back to how things used to be.