Thanks for your question @mautaylor - I saw older women like me were restarting or starting for the first time in their 60s, 70s, 80s! Then I read the research. At the time I did BHRT (21 years ago for 11 years) it was not recommended to do more than 8 -10 years. So I naturally weaned off. Reading the literature NOW - you can stop and restart after 10 years no problem. I also have cancer risk so I choose ALL topical. read all the research - give it to someone who can help you - talk to SPECIALISTS like Hormone and Endocrine doctors who have read the literature too - and then decide. I feel so much better in every way. I don't need much either. I test regularly for cancer growth in my pelvic region and breast. Take blood tests too.