I'm a 71-year-old woman and have been using bioidentical hormones since I started menopause when I was about 50 years old. Not only did the hormones help me with hot flashes and all the other, oftentimes, debilitating effects of menopause, they also helped keep my organs, energy level and mind young and alive too. I am more active, stronger, and overall healthier than many of my friends who are my age and do not take these hormones. I do not take any medication for any physical ailments and I attribute my good health in a large part to bioidentical hormones. I have a sister who is 4 years younger than I am who doesn't take BHRT and she is OFTEN MISTAKEN AS THE OLDER SISTER! Taking away my bioidentical hormones would be like a death sentence to me, my body, organs, and my mind.