Hormone Replacement starting at 75yrs old

Posted by curlyqlinda1 @curlyqlinda1, Jan 23, 2024

Doing reach, I have decided to try HRT with testosterone, very low dose. I’m in pretty good health, but was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rhuematica 2yrs ago. I’m Just trying to make a better life with what yrs I have left. There are so many positive messages out there, and yes I’m on the older side. I have 6 daughters and we have all been doing a lot of reading on this subject. Is there anyone else trying HRT at an older age?

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bethieb | @bethieb | Jul 26 2:15pm

He meant at my age and because I hadn’t started by 60 or soon thereafter. I think the problem is for those of us who are in the generation of the WHI scare. If I had started earlier, it would be a different story. Thankfully, I can use the estradiol cream.

kftammany | @kftammany | Jul 26 7:14pm

At 70, 15 yrs post menopause, I just started HRT (estrogen patch and progestin). Looking into also testosterone. Symptoms leading me to do this are undiagnosed, increasing lower body pain along with tiredness, bad sleep etc. Not better yet, but hoping it will help. My PCP also put me on a low dose statin to lower possible side effects, but I think that is making my pain worse.

kftammany | @kftammany | Jul 26 7:18pm

In reply to @curlyqlinda1 "Go to podcast Kelly Casperson, “You Are Not Broken”, you will learn everything you and every..." + (show)

Casperson's recent testimony to the FDA is about testosterone.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 27 1:10am

In reply to @kftammany "Casperson's recent testimony to the FDA is about testosterone." + (show)

Do you have a link to the testimony?

kftammany | @kftammany | Jul 27 5:40am

If you Google her name, Kelly Casperson and FDA testimony, it pops up on Uoy Tube.

curlyqlinda1 | @curlyqlinda1 | Jul 27 10:19am

In reply to @gravity3 "Do you have a link to the testimony?" + (show)

Just google Kelly Casperson FDA testimony on Testosterone

health77 | @health77 | Jul 27 3:06pm

In reply to @servicegoddess "Holy Moly !! I was always told hormone therapy "should" be okay but there is a..." + (show)

Try Uber Lube…….advice from a 77 year old who has had HRT for years.
Good Luck….you can buy it on Amazon..

curlyqlinda1 | @curlyqlinda1 | Jul 27 8:20pm

In reply to @health77 "Try Uber Lube…….advice from a 77 year old who has had HRT for years. Good Luck….you..." + (show)

Agree

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 27 10:40pm

In reply to @bethieb "He meant at my age and because I hadn’t started by 60 or soon thereafter. I..." + (show)

Great article on peterattiamd.com about removing the warning on hrt. About frigging time!

kisu | @kisu | Jul 28 7:17pm

In reply to @servicegoddess "Holy Moly !! I was always told hormone therapy "should" be okay but there is a..." + (show)

Is that not true?
It would take a whole book to answer that properly. But in short: no, it’s not true that there's a high rate of cancer associated with hormone therapy. That said, it’s always wise to do your own research and get informed. There’s a growing body of updated, evidence-based information on Hormone therapy and, more specifically, on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). You’ll find excellent resources in books, YouTube videos, podcasts, and active online communities like Facebook and Reddit. In fact, national medical guidelines have recently been updated to help doctors better support patients dealing with GSM.

Since you didn’t mention specific symptoms or all of what you’ve already tried, I’ll share a few options—some of which you might already be familiar with:

Vaginal cone dilators
Local testosterone, applied directly to the vulva and clitoris, and vagina.
Estradiol, applied the same way and also intravaginally three times a week, as needed
Prasterone (DHEA), which converts to both estrogen and testosterone and is especially helpful for painful intercourse
Hyaluronic acid vaginal suppositories, like Bezwecken’s Hydration Ovals (my favorite), plump and hydrate tissue, and has DHEA in it.
Internal vibrators to stimulate blood flow and rebuild vaginal tissue
Regular self-pleasuring, to help maintain vaginal health before resuming intercourse
Systemic vasodilator, to improve blood flow to the genital area and restore healthy vaginal tissue
Pelvic floor physical therapy, which I haven’t tried personally, but many women find helpful for GSM symptoms

GSM can be incredibly frustrating, but there are many tools and treatments that can make a meaningful difference. I hope something in here helps you feel more empowered on your path forward.