I had a hysterectomy for my 25th birthday.....put me straight into menopause and my hair turned silver. I was on premarin off and on for years and then the doctor said no more and to "tough it out". So I did and the symptoms seem to go away. During my late 50's the symptoms all came back and the doctor said I was going through menopause again. Anti-depressants work the best for me. I suspect a quart of Kahlua per day would help but.......