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Anyone over 60 starting hrt? Looking for doc in Midwest

Posted by jkmjkm @jkmjkm, Mar 7 8:28am

I'm over 60 but within ten years of menopause and have excellent cardiovascular health. I've never taken hrt. I was just diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism (improving with Vit D) and osteoporosis, despite exercising regularly and eating healthy. I have other less serious but troubling issues likely related to the loss of estrogen. I'd like to start hrt to try to help with all of this and because of updated info on the benefits. The general guidelines from menopause groups say "yes" to hrt up to age 60 for those without risk factors, and "no" thereafter. So far, I haven't found a doc willing to take a more nuanced approach, which I believe the studies support, especially for those under age 65 and within ten years of menopause. I am on the waitlist for May for a menopause specialist, with no guarantees for an appointment or a script for hrt. Anyone in the midwest, esp near St. Louis Mo have the name of a doc who prescribed hrt for the first time for someone age 60 or over?

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jkmjkm | @jkmjkm | 4 days ago
In reply to @gravity3 "Have you tried a functional medicine provider?" + (show)
@gravity3

Have you tried a functional medicine provider?

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So far I am just looking at the traditional docs. But I may try down the road if I keep striking out. Thanks

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jkmjkm | @jkmjkm | 4 days ago
In reply to @dlydailyhope "@jkmjkm I am 55 and not on hrt. My doctor said unless I had hot flashes,..." + (show)
@dlydailyhope

@jkmjkm
I am 55 and not on hrt. My doctor said unless I had hot flashes, hrt won’t really help and can cause more risk taking it. I am within a year of menopause.

Are you working with a nutritionist to review diet and supplements to see if anything can be adjusted? Are you working with a physical therapist to see if you can adjust anything? Did you drink/eat dairy before menopause?

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I'm not working with a nutritionist or physical therapist. Because my parathyroid hormone is decreasing with vitamin D (but not yet normal), my bone docs haven't referred me to anyone else. I do already eat what I believe to be a healthy diet, including dietary calcium, am at a healthy weight, and have been exercising regularly (weight bearing and aerobic) for decades. I have made an effort to eat more protein since my diagnosis. Having someone review my diet is a good suggestion, though, just to make sure I'm really on the right track. Thanks

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jkmjkm | @jkmjkm | 4 days ago
In reply to @dalexis00 "I restarted my hrt 2 months ago here in Colorado. I'm 74. I'm in great health..." + (show)
@dalexis00

I restarted my hrt 2 months ago here in Colorado. I'm 74. I'm in great health b4.
How about calling the woman's health clinic in fort collins co? Ask them for some Dr. references in yr area?
I see Roxanne who's awesome.
(970) 493-7442

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Thanks, I'll try that.

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vivi75 | @vivi75 | 3 days ago
In reply to @gravity3 "I am not sure what mhrt is. My story is very similar. I finally tried a..." + (show)
@gravity3

I am not sure what mhrt is. My story is very similar. I finally tried a functional medicine provider and I am on bhrt. I am now on estradiol/testosterone pellet, progesterone and estradiol vaginal cream. Very helpful.

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Mhrt is Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy. Happy to hear you're doing well. Can't wait for my appointment!

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