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Will estrogen supplements increase my risk of cancer?
Aging Well | Last Active: Jan 31 8:57pm | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Well, for my situation, he said the local cream estradiol was quite safe, as it doesn’t get into your full system. Not sure what that means. He said that taking oral estrogen was different and that risks/benefits would need to be considered. Age is a factor. I didn’t have any symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, etc. Still, I really wish that one of my multiple female doctors (some gynecologist s) had explained menopause and hormone treatments. I’m really surprised this whole world is so silent and uninformed! Why?
I’d be very proactive in searching for guidance on this. I’m starting with my Endocrinologist to see what she says. It may be too late for me, but local estradiol has helped me so much.
Have you watched top female urologists videos address topics like vaginal atrophy? They are very enlightening. My question is does HRT help avoid bladder issues? That seems to be a huge problem for many women that I know and read about.
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I take progesterone, estradiol.0375 patch, testosterone pellet and vaginal estradiol cream. I've had a hysterectomy.Among other benefits I no longer have urine leaks.
And to answer your "why" question the money allocated for women's health research is a pittance! That is outrageous. I notice that few women are also getting testosterone as part of their bhrt treatment.
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I am 76. I had a total over 30 years ago. My doctor ordered daily oral estrogen. I took that for at least ten years and all was well. Then my doctor took me off saying it could cause breast cancer. I went through the terrible cold turkey symptoms. Fast forward years until about 3 years ago when I developed vaginal atrophy which caused my labia to split into painful cuts. The drop in clinic gave me the estrogen cream and it worked, but I was concerned so I went to a GYN. She recommended rubbing the labia with coconut oil. I have done this ever since and it has cured the splitting. I have zero discomfort now. I am not sexually active and I don’t know if the coconut oil would be advised if I were sexually active.