I was 38 years old when I required a hysterectomy. A few years passed, and the process of menopause started. I am not an anxious person, but the hormone imbalance caused me to have panic and be overly anxious. I did my research and started the HRT. It took a few months but the meds were effective and I was back to myself, no anxiety or panic feelings, I was back in control of my life. Last year I began to have a burning/stabbing pain in my pelvis area, including my vagina and UTI. I was diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction. It was very painful. I saw a urologist and an OBGYN- neither specialty offered any relief from my disabling pain. I was able to find a urogynecologist that correctly diagnosed me. I started vaginal cream and physical therapy. I got my life back and was able to continue working.