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Have you been told no to hrt if you are 10+ years post menopause?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 20 9:43am | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
I am 16 years post menopause (age 71) and my gyn told me that she would only prescribe if I received a written clearance from a cardiologist. My gyn was concerned about blood clots. My cardiologist would not commit to a written clearance.
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This what I have been dealing with too.
I have an appointment with a functional medical group since my PCP, endocrinologist and an ob/.gyn. would prescribe her or even a bit of testosterone for me. They will not act as a pcp but they do take Medicare and some supplementals such as united health. Insurance will not cover the cost of hormone pellets at $350 every 3 months. It seems to me that many docs are clinging to the "findings" of the flawed Women's Health Initiative flawed findings. It seems laughable to me when we are then asked to accept some of the osteoporosis meds. Oh, and let's not forget the first offerings of birth control meds way back when. I am 76
I'm 2 years post menopausal but I'm 62 and carry factor V leiden which can cause blood clotting. All 3 medical practioners including functional medicine aprn do not feel comfortable prescribing ultra low dose transdermal estrogen. My pcp says absolutely NO WAY! Yet, my bone consultation with Dr. Keith McCormick says my main cause of osteoporosis is loss of estrogen and taking it transdermally will help maintain good bone health. He recommended finding a study with people like me with this inherited gene deficiency but so far have not seen anything reputable or with information I can't understand.
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Same with my doctor. Identical reasoning.