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Hormone Replacement starting at 75yrs old
Women's Health | Last Active: Nov 5 1:57pm | Replies (293)Comment receiving replies
I started HRT AT 67 years of age, 10 years after menopause. I am currently 70 years old. My primary care doctor approved….said her 80 something year old mother was on some form of it. I have had two other doctors disapprove, my gyn and a VA doc. Like my primary care doc says, it’s a personal decision and one must weight pros and cons. The 2002 study that denounced HRT was supposedly flawed. I just know for me potential benefits outweigh potential risks. I have an older sister w Alzheimer’s and HRT is good for the brain. I am also very physically active…Pilates 5-6 times per week and cycling w groups 100-150 miles per week on average…having more energy helps my being active. I get a Biote pellet inserted every 4 months.
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Yes my cardiologist said the early 2000 studies on HRT was flawed and women need replacement after menopause. He has attended many studies regarding HRT in older women and feels strongly that without hormone replacement we suffer in many ways. I’m about to embark on hormone replacement at 71. Had a complete hysterectomy in my late 30’s and took HRTs for a short time before stopping. Ended up with severe osteoporosis and now need to inject medication daily even though I’m very active. Could have avoided this disease had I remained on hormones.
I'm 74, hyst.at 34, on Premarin for 20 yrs. But now, Docs aren't interested in HRT for old ladies LOL. So I bought estradiol cream and progesterone cream and take a VERY small dose, hoping to preserve brain and bone benefits. The prog. helps me sleep soundly, so I think I need it. Seems like maybe the "CONS" were waaaaay overblown in those early 2000s studies, doesn't it?
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Thanks for the info. I will pursue it or at least see if it’s an option for me.