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Have you been told no to hrt if you are 10+ years post menopause?
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Are you looking at old research? Newer research suggests that, after conducting your personal risk assessment, you can start at any age. I started at age 74 with coronary artery disease, osteopenia, GSM, and degenerative back disease. My cardiologist says it's fine to take my hormones. Physically, I've benefited greatly.
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May I ask what newer research supports the use of HRT starting at any age? My understanding based on the research I''d seen several years ago (not the flawed WHI research which was misinterpreted by so many) was that it was unsafe to start HRT more than 10 years after menopause.
Among our limited choices for safe approaches to osteoporosis, I've considered bioidentical HRT to be the best, so regretted the advice to avoid if more than 10 years past menopause. It's like money in the bank for our bones and joints, our brains, and more. Unfortunately, I am 25 years post menopause so never considered it an option. I am currently treating breast cancer and have afib. Chemo and the next part of treatment (aromatase inhibitor) will definitely affect bones. Have osteopenia now and oncologist is already recommending the need for using an osteoporosis drug like zometa.
Kisu, I'm so encouraged that your cardiologist gave you the green light on HRT. Did s/he know about the research or did you have to educate them about it?
Thank you! And wishing some positive outcomes to all trying HRT!