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Started HRT at 74 yrs. I had a partial hysterectomy when I was 44. I have osteopenia, coronary heart disease, and managed vulva and vaginal atrophy.
This is my regime:
Transdermal Estradiol .05, patch, 2x a week (Cardiologist approved)
Estradiol Vaginal Cream 0.01% 2-3 times a week
Testosterone 4mg, DHEA 25 mg cream, used daily on vulva and clitoris and systemically on thighs.
2x a week I use an over-the-counter product, vaginal hyaluronic acid RepaGyn.
I take 2.5 mg of tadalafil (Cialis) daily to maintain the overall health of my heart, brain, bones, and blood flow to the vulva and clitoris.
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@kisu, thank you for your reply and sharing this info. Did you experience any side effects when starting HRT and also did you notice any positive improvements in mood or sleep? If you experienced side effects, how long before they diminished? Is the DHEA cream prescription as well? Has HRT improved your bone health? Once again, I appreciate the feedback. I am contemplating making an appointment with an endocrinologist to discuss HRT again.
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@kisu , thanks for sharing! What did your dexa results say about your HRT regimen? What about bone markers (CTX and/or P1NP) if you could share? I'm very curious what effect testosterone could add to the usual estrogen + progestin. Your bone markers or dexa results may give us some information.