@susiekay613 I have been on pellets natural hormones since my mid 50's I had a hysterectomy so take estrogen 6mg and testosterone 35mg which is the lowest amount which lasts me about 3-4 months along with Calcium plus vit D and other vitamins. I was given bone density drugs several years ago that did not increase my bone density at all. But HRT along with weight bearing exercise 3x's a week as helped. I was diagnosed with DCIS stage zero and had genetic testing with no breast cancer in my family. I had a partial lumpectomy and they found no traces of cancer and all margins were clear just atypical cells and I was told to get off of hormones but got back on them about 8 months after the lumpectomy. The doctors got out everything in the biopsies prior to the surgery. So they really just did a clean up and checked the margins which were all clear. I felt my quality of life was better with Natural hormone replacement and my bones were alot happier and so was I. I think what we have been told about HRT is not always good for women. WE all have to make our own choices based on the individual and how you feel. Good luck to you and everyone on this site.