Early menopause and hypothyroidism hit about the same time!!! I thought I was going crazy. Went to every doctor that specialized in these areas. I was given high amounts of Levothyroxine which only made me a wreck. It started with early menopause and then accidentally checking the thyroid, found that was in the toilet. Was blessed to read Suzanne Somers book about bio-identical hormones which gave me some direction. Standard doctors can't help. Medications prescribed by doctors only made my issues worse. They didn't understand. It took me years to find the right Bio-Identical doctor who listened and understood. She was able to get my hormones regulated and my thyroid working properly. I truly believe I would be DEAD if not for bio-identical medicine. In finding a doctor who truly is knowledgeable about bio-identical and getting on the right dosage, has saved my life. Also the lives of friends who were struggling because "doctors" couldn't figure out how to help. We are bio-identical patriots and will never go back to standard medicine. WE CANNOT LOSE BIO-IDENTICAL MEDICINE. IT IS LIFE CHANGING!!!