Have you been told no to hrt if you are 10+ years post menopause?

Posted by gravity3 @gravity3, May 16 7:04am

Starting hrt 10 years post menopause and the flawed Women's health initiative study.
I have been told no and yet the current findings seem to indicate that hrt can still help.

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | May 18 2:56pm

In reply to @gravity3 "Me too Thanks for sharing your info. Gives me a more positive outlook." + (show)

My endocrinologist did not like the idea at all !

zhaner | @zhaner | May 18 4:09pm

I joined Dr Doug Lucas’ program. It is really expensive but I now know what I need to do and I will transition to an NP who can prescribe hormones. All of this is out of pocket. I have never found a traditional doctor who will help at all.

nme1985 | @nme1985 | May 19 10:22am

In reply to @kristie2 "I went out on my own and am now doing the pellets and I am 71..." + (show)

Thank you for sharing that with me. I feel so much better on the pellets. Did you notice a change in mood and well-being? Get out

nme1985 | @nme1985 | May 19 10:23am

Sorry it caught voice text at end

dooshie | @dooshie | May 19 10:42am

In reply to @zhaner "I am 73 and just started hormones 2 months ago. I feel so much better. I..." + (show)

Hello, do you take the hormones for bone health or because you are deficient in your hormones? I’m 72 and very deficient but go off my bone building osteo med in July and don’t want to take another osteo med. My cardiologist who does all my bloods suggests to keep the gains I’ve had with my med and to help with sleep, hair, energy and moods. Would love your feedback. Thanks, Rose

zhaner | @zhaner | May 19 12:20pm

I started taking them as part of my bone health journey. I have never taken the bone meds but my Endo keeps pushing me to take them. I am trying to find a different way.

bella1288 | @bella1288 | May 19 2:07pm

I'm 24 yrs post and been on Estradiol since Hysterectomy in 2000. I'm 71 and never had issues with this patch. I did try going cold turkey without it a few years ago, and the Hot Flashes were absolutely unbearable!!! I was afraid of being on the patch for so long, but decided to go back on them. My gyno sees no issue with me continuing. I'm on 0.1 mg twice weekly.

kristie2 | @kristie2 | May 19 3:49pm

In reply to @nme1985 "Thank you for sharing that with me. I feel so much better on the pellets. Did..." + (show)

Yes , definitely better. No afternoon tiredness, and overall generalized wellbeing is better.

donnajones | @donnajones | May 19 4:00pm

In reply to @gravity3 "Does the topical include any testosterone?" + (show)

Yes it does.

debbie1956 | @debbie1956 | May 19 4:56pm

In reply to @dooshie "Hello, do you take the hormones for bone health or because you are deficient in your..." + (show)

Do you mean your cardiologist is suggesting HRT or OP medication to keep the gains? I am new to all this and am currently gathering information about starting HRT at 67. I have my first specialist consult next month so am trying to arm myself with knowledge to prepare.