@mayblin The Cleveland Clinic article was very helpful and much appreciated thank you. I found it reassuring and like that it goes into detail. I was very happy with the menopause practitioner I consulted last week who had an impressive knowledge of OP and HT. The Cleveland article substantiates her qualifications and information she provided. My cardiovascular and diabetic risk was the main focus of her risk assessment. It would appear I may be between a level 1 and 2 risk as well with a rare autoimmune condition (no symptoms now) I receive IVIG for. The LDL level of below 55 your cardiologist is aiming for seems below the Canadian lower reference range when I do the conversion. Perhaps I have the wrong formula. My numbers are all fine fortunately. How I wish I had started the HT 10 years ago, butI 'm hopeful the Estradiol patch and micronized progesterone I began yesterday will prevent further bone loss and preserve quality. No symptoms at all so far and I am extremely sensitive to medication. Are you presently on HT?

I wish you much success in your journey ahead as well!