[DianaB]

I used to have my prescription from a gynocologist and she made you come in every year and have an exam too. I had argued and argued with her staff about coming in but if you don't you don't get the prescription refilled. Personally I think that it stinks!!! We don't have cancer in our family and I think that going in for a checkup every two years is enough. When they came out with the scare of breast cancer I went off of them.

I went back on a year or so ago because of hot flashes and not sleeping well. I just went back off a couple of weeks ago because the doctor who put me on only wanted me to stay on for a year and then go off, trying to get me past the hump of menopause troubles. So far I haven't had any problems but I'm sure that the drug is still in my system somewhat.

I've tried the Estrovan but it wasn't for a long enough period that I can tell you if it worked or not. You can also take Vitamin E, Black Cohash (?) and Evening Primrose to help with menopause symptoms.