As I try to write this I am Flashing. I had a Hysterectomy 2 and 1/2 years ago. I am 55 years old. Ever since the surgery I have massive mood swings,hot flashes and night sweats. I can't sleep without a sleeping pill and now I add a muscle relaxer because of my resistance to the sleeping pills. I take Estratest but does not seem to help much. I have been on anti-depressants for 20 years my dosage had to be increased since the surgery. I read your article in the newpaper today and copied it at work. I have been browsing this web site for a while then decided to go ahead and join and write my story. I am sure it is not different that many others. I have had a hormone blood test recently and was told I am low on testoserone on the phone. I can't see my OBGYN (female) until mid July. So what does this mean another pill I imagine? Everyone has noticed the changes in me, (coworkers friends family). It seems like everyone walks around me lightly as to not upset my world because of the repercussions from me. I wish I had never had the surgery. It was not cancer just a big sist on my ovary and I suggested we just do it all. My big mistake. Anyway I will keep reading the web site and hope it will help me. Thanks for letting me vent. Deb Orr