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Is hrt a good option after Evenity
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 17 9:23am | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
The osteoporosis specialist who prescribed low dose HRT for me recently when I was about 10 years post menopause said the 10 year cutoff was not hard and fast.
So far so good for me. I think I'm sleeping a bit better which is a big win. I'm doing a .05 mg bioidentical generic estradiol patch, plus micronized progesterone. It costs next to nothing.
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Hi @sonodeka it's great to hear that you are able to start HRT. The cut off is a very general guideline - my understanding. If initiated within 6 years after menopause, HRT provides cardiovascular benefits. Initiating hrt within 10years of menopause was what the studies had shown to be relative safe. I've had second opinions from cardiologist as well as obgyn, and were told the risks vs benefits are very individualized hence we need to be evaluated thoroughly by our physicians.
Could you share what your Dxa reading or your frax risk? Does your doctor monitor your blood estradiol level or bone markers for dosing? Thanks a lot!
It’s been a lot longer for me but my cardiologist felt HRT would help sustain my bones and also provide the necessary boost for what I’m lacking. I just had some bloodwork done and hoping to see how my markers look. Went off Tymlos in June and will begin Evenity in Oct. a bit of a drug holiday but I’m traveling so don’t have a choice.
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To clarify, this is my first op drug, not post Evenity or other drug. It's my hope that together with lots of exercise and diet I'll keep the bone I have.