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Have you been told no to hrt if you are 10+ years post menopause?
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I have been told no hormones by both gyn and endo because I am 73, slightly more than 10 years past menopause and I have cardiovascular issues. I am very disappointed, as I have severe osteoporosis and now am faced with starting Prolia, which I consider to be a very scary drug. I have agreed to do one injection. As it's only given once every six months, that buys me a bit of time to re-investigate the HRT issue. My physicians are very conservative and absolutely hold to the current "standard of care" that dictates no HRT for someone with cardiomyopathy. But my heart function is well controlled by a pacemaker, so the main concern seems to be stroke or clotting.
Do any of you know if the thinking on HRT/10 years post menopause/cardiac issues has changed any in the last year or two (i.e. since I was last told "no")?
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Did you Dr tell you that after taking Prolia, you must follow-up with another drug right away to prevent a rebound event which can lead to fractures? Options may include bisphosphonates or other medications, depending on your specific health needs.
You can use creams to avoid the stroke problem. I would get a 2nd opinion.
It’s a hard decision to take. HRT or not… I don’t think I can fully blame HRT for my ovarian cancer 2012 as I stopped taking it 19 years earlier. BUT now I have been prescribed an oestrogen (vaginal) cream
for incontinence… and it works wonder after just a few applications. Should I be worried? Or is this a totally different oestrogen than what HRT contains?
I’m 77 next month so maybe it’s not worth worrying about…?
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I really wanted stay in the HRT, kept holding off stooping.. as physician wanted
Had a stroke caused by undiagnosed Polycythemia Vera which caused my blood to clot. Assume
the HRT didn’t help Should have discontinued sooner
Be safe