I started bhrt last September at the age of 76. I went through menopause at 38. I'd a bit of hrt early on the none for a long time. All the docs were using the flawed women's health initiative study as a guide.
I started researching bhrt early last year. I became more and more angry when I realized how much my generation of women had lost due to that study.
I requested bhrt from my primary, my endocrinologist and a one time consult with a female gynecologist......no luck.
I searched for a functional medicine practice and they were happy to help me. I started with the lowest dose patch of estradiol, a testosterone pellet, oral progesterone and estradiol vaginal cream. I had made a decision that quality of life meant much more to me than quantity of years on the planet. I wanted my libido, energy,sleep back along with more ability to maintain the benefits of exercise and if it made any improvement to my bones then great. I have osteoporosis and have used fosomax, forteo, evenity and now Prolia. My libido is great now and my 72 year old husband started with testosterone pellets. Our sex life is great now. Other positive outcomes too. As far as improvement for bones, I am not sure if I will ever know for sure but that was not my original goal.