Hi Tia56
Glad you've found us...
It all depends really on how you cope with symptoms. Most of us on here have had really bad symptoms and hrt is the only thing that has made us feel more human again. For me, hrt has been a life saver, I suffered quite bad symptoms, and although it took a while to get the dosage right, and finding which one was best for me, I'd never stop taking it now. So the benefits for me totally outweigh the risks..
The risks for cancer are small, we all know about them, but quality of life is better than being a crumpled up, old feeling woman, who can't function at all, due to anxiety, sweats, depression, ect...oh the list goes on. So for many of us, who suffered a lot of the symptoms, we would never look back.
Like I say, it's how YOU cope with YOUR symptoms, we're all different....
The bleeding is to be expected at the start of any hrt, and it can also make you tired.
Hopefully someone will be along soon and give their spin on it...so you can make your decision.
Good luck, and plz let us know how your getting on...
Ask anything! Someone's always on to give advice....hope this helps....jd xx