I am 62 years of age. I started taking bio-identical hormones at the age of 58 years of age. I have been suffering from perimenopausal symptoms since I was 45 years of age. I was introduced to HR a T around 48 years of age but it was the synthetic version. After learning that synthetic hormones could cause cancer and stroke I decided to get off of the synthetic hormones. I suffered immensely. I suffer so much I decided to retire from my job. I had hot flashes, depression, vaginal dryness, low libido, mood swings, anxiety, bones eight, and extreme fatigue. I didn’t know what to do until I started reading Suzanne Somers's book about bio-identical hormone replacement. That’s when I went on a search for a Doctor Who could prescribe BHRT. It has been a lifesaver for me. My marriage is much happier and energetic I can focus better and be just a better person all around. I could not have made it without BHRT. How can FDA even consider taking this extremely effective medicine away from Women? Women already suffered enough um ciao bearing too many other things in their life. Women need support because we are the backbones in most of our families. Please continue to support BHRT for it is a lifesaver for so many women.