Hello! I am a 25 year veteran of endometriosis who went through menopause five years ago. I'm now 53 and pain free! But...I am one of the lucky people whose menopause side effects don't go away. I have been suffering with mood swings, depression, chin hair, acne, brain fog, night sweats, sleeplessness and hot flashes daily for four years. My dr doesn't recommend hormone replacement therapy because my endo pain could return. Has anyone been here and tried HRT and did your pain return as bad as before?