Transdermal HRT
Many studies have found that transdermal HRT protects and builds bone without all the horrific side effects of many first-line osteoporosis treatments. The patch bypasses the liver and thereby avoids the risks of breast cancer, strokes, etc. Has anyone explored this or discussed it with their doctors?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.
I think it is unfortunate that so many women have been scared off HRT.
It is unfortunate that so many women have become scared of HRT. Nothing is without some risk, but the risk of transdermal HRT is quite small.
Could someone please translate this study summary for me??
I asked the rheumatologist (who's prescribing my osteoporosis med) about transdermal estrogen, and she told me she didn't deal with hormones and I'd have to make an appointment with a gyn. This surprised me -- the rheumatologist is my osteoporosis doc and I figured she'd know about all possible treatments. My gynecologist is not going to manage my osteoporosis. My question: would an endocrinologist manage the osteoporosis AND be able to deal with the hormone questions and possible treatment?
For those of you using transdermal HRT patches, what brand/kind are you using? I read some reviews and it seems like many women like smaller patches. Thank you.
Transdermal estrogen had no increased risk compared with nonusers.
Menostar
I used ti use Vivelle dot, but now use the generic of it. I used 2x/week and the patch is tiny. There is less glue with it.
HRT is not just for osteoporosis, and I think a GYN is the doc to prescribe it. I dont think you should expect rheumatologist to deal with HRT. HRT may help bones, but that is not its primary purpose.
Essentially, this says transdermal patches cause much fewer blood clots when compared to oral ET and may have beneficial heart-related effects.