Transdermal HRT

@teb thank you so much for the response. If you are looking for lab tests such as the P1NP, I found a place called Ulta Lab Tests where you can purchase just about any test yourself. They match you up with a local lab for the blood draw. I am actually having this done later this week. Of course you have to pay for them yourself and also interpret the results yourself unless you want to take them to your specialist. I'm inspired by your workout regimen - I'll have to up my game. Thanks again.

@teb thank you so much for the response. If you are looking for lab tests such as the P1NP, I found a place called Ulta Lab Tests where you can purchase just about any test yourself. They match you up with a local lab for the blood draw. I am actually having this done later this week. Of course you have to pay for them yourself and also interpret the results yourself unless you want to take them to your specialist. I'm inspired by your workout regimen - I'll have to up my game. Thanks again.

@karhma34 , @teb , this link discussed bone marker ctx/p1np lab with self pay:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/self-pay-for-ctx-p1np/
It might be a bit cheaper than ulta lab.

You can also ask any other doctors whom you see to place the lab order. My insurance paid the labs regardless who ordered it, FYI. I understand insurance policy may differ.

Stay with same place for bone marker testing could be important (Quest, or Labcorp) since different types of assays used by different places could make results non-comparable.

Thanks @gravity3. I hope it's working for you. It looks like I may have to find a functional medicine provider if my PCP decides not to help. My endocrinologists are against it.

@drsuefowler I am 74 and on HRT for the first time. My PCP sent me to a gynecologist for the HRT.

I am 71 and 16 years post menopause and am seriously considering HRT. I met with my cardiologist yesterday and he was neutral. I am seeing an osteoporosis specialist and I had planned to ask her at my appointment next week (but my appointment was canceled by her office and I may not get in until January). I have an appointment with gyn in 2 weeks to discuss with her.

@pennykj are you still here?

I realize your post was 2 years ago. Just wondering the results of your HRT journey? I'm currently the same 16 yrs post menopause and considering the same.

@leeosteo
Two years ago, my gyn strongly recommended against starting HRT at my age (now 73). I listened and did not start HRT. Instead, I have concentrated more on diet and exercise. I drink organic unsweetened soy milk daily for the little bit of estrogen it provides. My dexa numbers have remained stable and I have not fractured anything.

@seapen

May I ask what you've been prescribed?

@gravity3 I am finishing the first month of Combipatch 0,05/0.25 DIS (NV)#8. My cost was $135. I have BC/BS insurance. I have asked on this site how to get it for less. So far, my side effects are redness from the patch glue and breast tenderness. All tolerable.