Stopping HRT after heart attack.

Posted by alana924 @alana924, Jan 16 10:11am

I am a 69 year old woman who has been on HRT for 15 years. They are the best thing ever! I had a heart attack and the doctor is making me wean off of them. I have been off for four days and all of my hormone symptoms are back! Has anyone else dealt with this and did you go on other medications to help? Before HRT…I tried all of the creams, supplements etc and nothing helped…but I know new meds are out there now. Did anyone’s doctor let them stay on HRT after a cardiovascular event? I have found a couple of research papers that say it is ok…but most say you have to stop using them. Thanks

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gloaming | @gloaming | Jan 16 12:06pm

I am far outside any study or expertise on this topic, but I do know, or recall reading, that HRT is associated with reduced osteoporosis and heart disease, so this decision is beyond me. You should make a concerted inquiry to your doctor to understand. My advice, for what it's worth.

grrranny | @grrranny | Jan 16 11:26pm

I was successfully taking premarin vaginal cream for over 25 years before my stroke 8 months ago at age 82. Could that have been a cause?
What HRT were you taking?

alana924 | @alana924 | Jan 17 7:18am

In reply to @grrranny "I was successfully taking premarin vaginal cream for over 25 years before my stroke 8 months..." + (show)

@grrranny …yes..they don’t prescribe Premarin anymore. I was on an estradiol patch and progesterone pill. One of them can cause bloodclots and the other one makes the arteries more flexible and the plaque can break off and cause a heart attack.

grrranny | @grrranny | Jan 18 10:47pm

In reply to @alana924 "@grrranny …yes..they don’t prescribe Premarin anymore. I was on an estradiol patch and progesterone pill. One..." + (show)

@alana924 I'm still able to get refills on my Premarin prescription. Will investigate the possible side effects you mentioned. Thanks.

marykirtley | @marykirtley | Jan 26 11:36am

In reply to @gloaming "I am far outside any study or expertise on this topic, but I do know, or..." + (show)

@gloaming
Listen to The Dr Louise Newson podcast. I listen on Apple but she’s probably on all. She is a real champion for HRT and says the research that jerked us all out of HRT was misinterpreted and that it is great for your heart, brain and bones. I am 80 and went back on several years ago. It was a big mistake to go off of them. My new cardiologist didn’t mention them and it was on my medication list I provided. So many doctors just don’t keep up with current science.

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