Gently, thanks for posting the direct link to this study which I didn't think to do. Yes there is a wide range of personal experiences with estrogen with different medical histories and conditions involved. I have only recently began looking into HRT and could never have imagined this possibility prior to my severe diagnosis 6 months ago as I too was so influenced by the WHI study. I am so grateful for all the invaluable information I've gained from this site. I have experienced bad, sometimes intolerable, side effects with majority of medications I've taken so wish to explore every option before considering OP medication. If I can at least stop the bone loss this would be a victory.

Thank you very much @gently, for posting this link! I found it being a very informative read.