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@flowergal - I replied to you 4 days ago; unfortunately, my reply seems to have vanished! I don't know the reason, so it is very frustrating!
I wonder why your previous endocrinologist believes you should continue HRT (aside from the potential support for bone health)? Were the numbers very low? I know some doctors consider low estrogen receptors not much of a risk; however, I would err on the side of caution, as your other doctors are. This is for the type of Estrogen you would take systemically (such as HRT); in other words, affecting your entire body, not as a localized cream.
I stopped taking HRT immediately - I was ER and PR Positive >90%. The last DEXA (May 2022) showed I went from Osteopenia to Osteoporosis. So, my endocrinologist prescribed Reclast (infusion), one of the bisphosphonate medications that slow down bone loss and improve bone mass. My first infusion was in Nov 2022. Following a DEXA scan in May 2024, I am supposed to have another Reclast infusion.
HUGS!
D.
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He believes the low dose cream helps the brain and bones. I have a family history on both sides of broken hips =death.
ER + 15%
The DCIS in Situ were calcifications. Stage 0 grade 3.
When I started seeing him it was because of Chronic tick disease that ultimately led to hypothyroidism and low cortisol. He is still treating me for that. He is adamant women need hormones, low dose bio identical. I guess I gambled and lost. But they certainly helped my brain and bones.
My next scan is in August, will see how it goes.
I just visited the oncologist to check up on the Anastrozole. So far lots of night sweats and a little stiffness. Still early though -
Thank you for the response.