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Hormone Replacement starting at 75yrs old

Posted by curlyqlinda1 @curlyqlinda1, Jan 23, 2024

Doing reach, I have decided to try HRT with testosterone, very low dose. I’m in pretty good health, but was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rhuematica 2yrs ago. I’m Just trying to make a better life with what yrs I have left. There are so many positive messages out there, and yes I’m on the older side. I have 6 daughters and we have all been doing a lot of reading on this subject. Is there anyone else trying HRT at an older age?

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beaba | @beaba | Jan 28 5:24pm
In reply to @curlyqlinda1 "Was your HRT compounded, very important? Go to a Naturopath" + (show)
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Was your HRT compounded, very important? Go to a Naturopath

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I was taking a low dose of Estradiol and progesterone.

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darienneadams | @darienneadams | Jan 29 10:54am
In reply to @kpederso "My experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was very positive. I began treatment at age 47,..." + (show)
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My experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was very positive. I began treatment at age 47, right at the onset of menopause. I’ve read that starting HRT around the beginning of menopause is recommended. However, there have been many changes in medical opinions regarding HRT as studies continue to evolve. I'm surprised that you have a doctor who is approving this treatment, as most doctors have been opposed to HRT for quite a long time. We were born with estrogen; why wouldn't we continue? I was on HRT for 35 years & felt great; I hated to stop, but since I was estrogen positive & taking AR's, it was suggested that I discontinue at age 73. I wish you well; live your life.

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Most doctors are men and don’t really care about our needs.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 29 1:26pm
In reply to @celia16 "The way my doctor explained it, is that locally applied Estradiol to the vagina has a..." + (show)
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The way my doctor explained it, is that locally applied Estradiol to the vagina has a different impact on the body than oral HRT. That was my understanding and it suppoted the videos I had seen by female urologists online. My readings seemed to indicate that the locally applied estrogen may not be enough to address symptoms like hot flashes. I’m interested in oral HRT and will explore it further. Based on what some of these urologists and gynecologists are saying about pelvic atrophy, I want to be proactive.

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There are also estradiol patches and pellets

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 29 1:27pm
In reply to @bethieb "I understand that HRT can be prescribed for an elderly woman (in good health) for menopause..." + (show)
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I understand that HRT can be prescribed for an elderly woman (in good health) for menopause symptoms such as hot flashes but it is not preventative for bone, heart, brain, breast cancer, as has been shown if started within 10 years of menopause. Does anyone have opinions about this?

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I'd like to see the research!

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 29 1:33pm
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What symptons suggest that HRT is needed for a 73 year old?

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Brain fog, loss of libido, sleeplessness, difficulty retaining muscle mass, osteoporosis, lack of energy...the list goes on and on

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darienneadams | @darienneadams | Jan 29 1:44pm
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There are also estradiol patches and pellets

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Patches tend to fall off in my experience, that’s why I prefer injecting.

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darienneadams | @darienneadams | Jan 29 2:04pm
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That's what my PCP said. Why is HRT (low-dose patch and progesterone) prescribed for hot flashes but not other issues - bone health, cognitive function, heart health? Would it be that docs are venturing into HRT for older women but have only scratched the surface? If so, those of us who want to give it a try are out of luck.

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You need to see an endocrinologist rather than your pcp or gynecologist.

Endocrinologist tend to really be in tune with using HRT….and get a WOMAN provider rather than a male provider.

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bethieb | @bethieb | Jan 29 4:05pm
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You need to see an endocrinologist rather than your pcp or gynecologist.

Endocrinologist tend to really be in tune with using HRT….and get a WOMAN provider rather than a male provider.

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That's something I've wondered about. Thank you for the suggestion.

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darienneadams | @darienneadams | Jan 29 4:43pm

If I can be of any further help please feel free to reach out

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