I had the heavy never ending bleeding when I hit 54, looking back I think it was one of the worst times in my life. After bleeding almost seven months straight I asked for a hystectomy and my doctor took me in right away. Afterwards she put me on HRT the gel for hot flashes etc., but after about a year most symptoms settled down and I came off it. I was so happy to have the operation, for me it was wonderful not to have to worry about pain and bloating,bleeding, ovarian cysts, and fibroids, really a whole new lease on life. I remember I had five ovarian cysts and each one had to be tested for cancer also the womb lining but its only procedure to be on the safe side. Two months isn't too long to wait and after you can ask for the HRT if you need it. Hope you can get it all sorted Duncaf31 soon, I used a website called Hystersisters.com and you can read about other ladies in the same situation and how to prepare for your op. Good Luck.