Hi Teb, thanks for the comments on the dosing and potential risks. I heard exactly the same thing but no one has been able to quantify the increased risks for heart/blood clot problems in woman in their 60s with over a decade past menopause. Does it go from 10 per 10,000 to 30 per 10,000 for example? Have you heard any numbers? I think my pharmacist is going to try to find out more. The doctor who prescribed couldn’t answer that … she just told me what you told me. I have a history of heart disease in my family, but as far as I know I don’t have any issues other than a benign irregular heartbeat. I may have plague in my arteries (hereditary and many many years ago a smoker), but I don’t know for sure as I am very fit at present and pass all the stress tests. I’ll look up Avrum Bluming and see what I can find out from that source!

Thanks again for all your help. Plodding away slowly at a solution.