I began BHRT following my hysterectomy 11 years ago. It changed my life for the better. It stopped my hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and vaginal dryness. I've had bone-density tests taken and the BHRT seems to have provided some protective effects in that area as well. I did not respond well to traditional creams and hormone therapy. My body only responded to bioidentical hormone replacement. For patients like myself, there is no alternative. Please continue to allow BHRT to be available.