I am 51 and will be 52 in March. I had a hysterectomy for a tumor, but boy is it great not having periods anymore. Mine were so awful, painful cramps and a mess. Hopefully you won't get the hot flashes or anything like I did right after my surgery. Now I take Premarin in the lowest dose possible. I usually just take one everyother day, only to stop the hot flashes and night sweats.
I know it's another turning point in a woman's life, but it's a great one!!!!