Mine is not a question, just some suggestions to educate yourselves:
I am not saying you should not take your doctors advice, but honestly, not every doctor has specialized Knowledge of a womens body, and her hormonal needs.

In this order:
the sexy years Suzanne Somers
Breakthrough Suzanne Somers
Life Extention Magazine, I found it only online and got a FREE subscription. VERY informative for Whole Health.
I havent gotten any further in my research of hormones but I will be heading back to half price books soon.
PLEASE take the time and educate yourself, Many of our doctors get Kickbacks from drug companies for every script they write.
I hope this helps