Will estrogen supplements increase my risk of cancer?

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.

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.

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.

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.

GO on bioidentical hormones! You should not suffer! Find an integrative medicine doctor that deals with hormone therapy! Please seek my integrative medicine. Doctor told me his mother was on hormone therapy until she was 98 with no issue. Go to Dr Anthony Bazzan MD Jefferson hospital and the website will explain the therapies. He does do telemedicine. My regular GYN my regular internist told me 20 years ago that hormones would give me cancer and I have been on by identical hormones through an integrative medicine doctor since then and have no issues. I never went through menopause no symptoms because of this, it has improved my bone density since I changed to pellet therapy. Doctors are changing their whole attitude on hormone therapy with the old studies being discounted for cancer development. Everyone is different, but you have to be your own doctor and seek answers. I wish you well I know there is help for you.

GO on bioidentical hormones! You should not suffer! Find an integrative medicine doctor that deals with hormone therapy! Please seek my integrative medicine. Doctor told me his mother was on hormone therapy until she was 98 with no issue. Go to Dr Anthony Bazzan MD Jefferson hospital and the website will explain the therapies. He does do telemedicine. My regular GYN my regular internist told me 20 years ago that hormones would give me cancer and I have been on by identical hormones through an integrative medicine doctor since then and have no issues. I never went through menopause no symptoms because of this, it has improved my bone density since I changed to pellet therapy. Doctors are changing their whole attitude on hormone therapy with the old studies being discounted for cancer development. Everyone is different, but you have to be your own doctor and seek answers. I wish you well I know there is help for you.