Had a hysterectomy in 1995, ovaries not removed tho. So am going thru menopause like most women my age.
It's personal choice on HRT but for me it was best. Felt so much better, helped with moods & anger. Reg doc said studies show that menopausal women who took HRT for 2-5yrs decreased chances of otheoporosis down the line.
Again it's personal choice.
Good luck.