I have an appointment this Thursday so I'll post the results! Fingers crossed!

I recently saw my gyno who is a menopause specialist. I asked him about HRT again and he said that, at my age of 79 years, I would receive little benefit and that a concern would be a somewhat higher risk of dementia. That's all it took for me to let it go and continue with my current regiment for health and osteoporosis - exercise - both strength training and aerobic, calcium, D3 with K, creatine, and Reclast. I'm considering adding collagen. One more thing, he did ask if I had ever been on HRT. I was on Estring for several years but not systemic hrt. He explained that is the same as vaginal estrogen which I am now on and is life-changing. He and my PCP agreed that the patch would help hot flashes but I have never experienced them.

My appointment was Friday and I am very pleased! He prescribed Intrarosa 6.5 mg vaginal insert and it arrived yesterday, so you know I started on it last night! He also prescribed an Estrogen vaginal patch but my Rx program is mail order and it won't arrive until the middle of the week. I was very impressed with him. He's been a GYN/OB for 40 years and no longer delivers and instead has switched his interest to Menopausal Women and our needs. He attends conferences, is a member of numerous organizations regarding women, menopause and aging and seems very knowledgeable and understanding. I feel he's the answer to my prayers.