Should I start HRT again at 60?

Posted by dedhambeth @dedhambeth, Jul 17 6:29am

I was late to the HRT game until I finally pushed the subject with my GYN about 4 years ago while in menopause. I used a patch for a couple of years then noticed spotting so I stopped. I feel like I have finally broken through the Menopause Window and am post menopause. Don’t let anyone fool you. For some of us the journey from peri to post is many years. I am still having night sweats and have some brain-fog. Should I ask my GYN for another try? Maybe a different type of patch or cream? There is so much information out there it is overwhelming. Or maybe that is just the menopause??😁

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Women's Health Support Group.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 17 7:15am

If it were me I would talk with your provider again. Organize a list of questions based on your current medical profile, what you hope to gain from hrt or bhrt and any current research that you have found. If nothing else it will help to clarify how you should make your decisions. If you are still unclear you can always seek a second opinion.

happyjoyous980 | @happyjoyous980 | Jul 18 8:57am

As long as you’re within 10 years of menopause you can still start provided no other issues per your provider

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 18 11:16am

In reply to @happyjoyous980 "As long as you’re within 10 years of menopause you can still start provided no other..." + (show)

@happyjoyous980

I believe that there may be some rethinking of that 10 year window.
Let me see what I can find and post it.

tanyamarie | @tanyamarie | Jul 18 7:37pm

I started HRT at 61 and I’m so glad I did! It’s been life changing!

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 19 12:59am

In reply to @happyjoyous980 "As long as you’re within 10 years of menopause you can still start provided no other..." + (show)

@happyjoyous980

The Pause Life
Dr. Mary claire haver

She has great info on this topic.

dedhambeth | @dedhambeth | Jul 19 7:57am

In reply to @tanyamarie "I started HRT at 61 and I’m so glad I did! It’s been life changing!" + (show)

@tanyamarie that’s fantastic! Do you mind telling me what type of product you are using? Thank you so much!!

janieben | @janieben | Jul 20 9:03pm

I am 74 and just started. .025 Estradiol patch, twice a week. I have been taking Progesterone 100 mg for about six months. So far, so good...

hello1234 | @hello1234 | Jul 21 6:12am

In reply to @tanyamarie "I started HRT at 61 and I’m so glad I did! It’s been life changing!" + (show)

Hi @tanyamarie
I am 66 years old (full hysterectomy at 40). I am thinking of asking to start the patch. When you say it's been life changing, what has improved for you?
My main concern is my osteoporosis.
Thanks so much for sharing!

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jul 21 6:46am

In reply to @hello1234 "Hi @tanyamarie I am 66 years old (full hysterectomy at 40). I am thinking of asking..." + (show)

@hello1234

Would you be willing to tell us what your dexa scores are and what the current treatment plan is for your osteoporosis?

hello1234 | @hello1234 | Jul 21 7:27am

In reply to @gravity3 "@hello1234 Would you be willing to tell us what your dexa scores are and what the..." + (show)

@gravity3
My bone density scores are lousy. 3.5 right hip, spine 3.6. The endocrinologist suggests an infusion of Reclast, but I hate the idea of these medications. I assume I will need to do something to avoid a fracture. How about you?