HRT? - Question for women over 40 ONLY, please.?

When I reached 40 years old, and after trying many years unsuccesfully to have children, I TOLD my doctor for the (then) 4th time, that I couldn't stand having a period any longer, that it was absolutely pointless to continue having to go through the cycle. It was only a reminder of what a 'normal' woman had, and why it was there in the first place! Had researched HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and knew about the method of taking birth control pills in order to stop the menstrual cycle, and FINALLY convinced him to write me a script for HRT, which also stops cycle. It has been a wonderful 5 years without the 'curse'! I am healthy but experience hot flashes, and probably peri-menopausal. Question is: Any other women using this 'method'? Also, ALWAYS really hated having my period, and ALWAYS thought it was revolting..any other 'mature' ladies ever felt this way? (not nicest subject, but need to discuss!)

i never had HRT. i was 22yrs old and had to have a hysterectomy. my doctor wouldnt do that until i was over 21. then i got pregnant with my son. 6months later i had the surgery. ive never took hormones since about 4 months after surgery ,no hot flashes. oh, by the way, im 52yrs. old.

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