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Hormone Replacement starting at 75yrs old

Women's Health | Last Active: May 31 5:54am | Replies (215)

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I’m 79 years old and have used HRT for years - but as I age the vaginal tissues are thin and dry - starting to get some bleeding from it - have been on Vagifem for a while and think either the injecting or the actual hormone replacement is causing the bleeding. I’ve asked for a new hormone which is non injectable to see if that helps. Then I wonder if I need to be on HRT at my age. I read where one person started getting bladder infections without the HRT - so there’s another question. If anyone has some expert suggestions I would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks!

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This is curious. So if you've been on Vagifem "for a while", how long is that? Supposedly estradiol helps with the vaginal health, drying out and utis. The inserts are supposed to be safer because they do not go into the system. If you are bleeding, I would see a doctor pronto. Latest theories are encouraging postmenopausal women to use hrt for osteoporosis and cardiovascular as well as vaginal health. Do they really know?