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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
At some point we will have to go through menopause and I just got it over with. Are those on HRT 10 years after menopause planning to do it for life?
I had breast cancer that was almost 100% fed by estrogen. Adrenals and fat continue to make estrogen after our ovaries stop. I do think cancer risk goes up as we age and apparently one in 8 women get breast cancer. Someone on the mayo forum pointed out that high number reflects mainly older women who have a higher rate.
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I'll have to weigh all risks and research whether this is coming from the women's health initiative aborted study or some other research that is not flawed. Then I will at 76 have to ask myself what seems most risky. And honestly, since I am going to die at some point, what do I think will most contribute to quality of life. Hmmm
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I am leaning toward just a bit of testosterone to help with building/rebuilding muscle. I understand that muscle pulling on bones is a contributor to bone health. I'll report back and let you know what the function medicine doc has to say. Is it your understanding that using hormones in the form of pellets is less risky than oral. I'll ask about this too.
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