Jay,
I went into menopause after a hysterectomy 3 years ago. My dr.put me on HRT and it has helped like none else. I had to go off of it for 2 weeks before surgery and 2 after, but have been back on it for a week now and feel SO much better. You will be very happy with it. I don't seem to have any trouble absorbing it and it has been working fine for me. I am on Premarin. Good luck with your appointment. You will feel so much better once you are on HRT.