I am 51 years old, and have been going through menopause for the last 3 years. I've been using hormone replacement with a pellet. This is my second time using it. I'm not sure yet if it's the best option for me. I do have some energy, but I do still have certain symptoms that have not gone away. I'm also, have been having issues with my thyroid since the year of 2000. Which, I do take medication for on a daily basis. I need medication for hormones, because I have all symptoms. I have lack of sleep, anxiety depression, night sweats, gaining weight , dryness, and I am still losing hair today. Today, I still have no sex drive. I am desperate for help, and I'm tired of being tired!. I am scared taking so much medication, but I don't have any choices. My mom and aunt both had breast cancer, but I've been assured that it has nothing to do with my hormone replacement. I could not survive without the hormone replacement, because I felt so depressed that I no longer wanted to live. This is why I need my medication.