Hormone Replacement starting at 75yrs old

I recently saw my gyno who is a menopause specialist. I asked him about HRT again and he said that, at my age of 79 years, I would receive little benefit and that a concern would be a somewhat higher risk of dementia. That's all it took for me to let it go and continue with my current regiment for health and osteoporosis - exercise - both strength training and aerobic, calcium, D3 with K, creatine, and Reclast. I'm considering adding collagen. One more thing, he did ask if I had ever been on HRT. I was on Estring for several years but not systemic hrt. He explained that is the same as vaginal estrogen which I am now on and is life-changing. He and my PCP agreed that the patch would help hot flashes but I have never experienced them.

Same for me. I was the generation that was taken of hormone therapy at 55 and developed female issue afterwards such as urology infections, ostepenia and later ostepososis and calcified cardiac arterys. I, also, shrank, over 2 1/2 inches in height. So by 70 I demanded to go back on, Better late than never. I really resent what was done to my generation. Even my mother's generation got estrogen. She lived to 96,

I'm 74, hyst.at 34, on Premarin for 20 yrs. But now, Docs aren't interested in HRT for old ladies LOL. So I bought estradiol cream and progesterone cream and take a VERY small dose, hoping to preserve brain and bone benefits. The prog. helps me sleep soundly, so I think I need it. Seems like maybe the "CONS" were waaaaay overblown in those early 2000s studies, doesn't it?

I started on HRT in my mid 40 's and remained on it until my late 50 's, when my doctor said that I would have to stop HRT because of "calcifications in my breast" the result of the recent mammogram I had. I am now 75 and am having extreme fatigue, sleep problems, Vertigo, Tinnitus and extreme anxiety and brain fog. I just feel like I need something to make me feel like I used to feel when I was on HRT in my '40's and '50's. Has anyone here started a second time with HRT at 75?

I asked my gyno, a menopause specialist, about an estrogen patch and he said it could have a negative cognitive effect. I'm 79 and in good health. I won't do anything to jeopardize cognitive function. My PCP said I could have one if I had hot flashes (which I don't) but I'm staying with the advice of my gyno. I do use estradiol cream 3 x week and wouldn't miss a dose because of the relief it's given me.
I also have tinnitus but don't think it's due to menopause. I've found that magnesium glycinate has helped with sleep. I get it from Thorne, a reputable 3rd party tested supplement company.
I hope you find some relief.

That just sounds crazy about the cognitive damage part. I have found the estradiol only gives me energy and if I miss a dose I'm tired without it and I notice it!, It gives me a boost to get through the day! I do need to get on the progesterone though as I am not on that part and I know it will enhance the other. We never got around to adding it and it's been a couple of years. My urologist originally suggested I go back on it to my gyno. for recurrent infection and irritation. "Senior bladder" issues.

Not reading much here about the importance of testosterone for women's health. It is a vital part of my bhrt regime.

Go to podcast Kelly Casperson, “You Are Not Broken”, you will learn everything you and every other women should know about HRT with Testosterone. Age does not matter, 20 yrs olds all the way to 100 let’s say. You can skip some parts by just reading the title of each episode that you think pertain to your age. They are all very interesting and informative. I
I started HRT with Testosterone about 20 months ago. I’m 76 now will be 77 in October. I’m a mom of 6 daughters and they are the reason I started, they did the reach . They said, mom you missed out after all these years. Love those girls. Hope this helps you all❤️

I asked my gyno, a menopause specialist, about an estrogen patch and he said it could have a negative cognitive effect. I'm 79 and in good health. I won't do anything to jeopardize cognitive function. My PCP said I could have one if I had hot flashes (which I don't) but I'm staying with the advice of my gyno. I do use estradiol cream 3 x week and wouldn't miss a dose because of the relief it's given me.
I also have tinnitus but don't think it's due to menopause. I've found that magnesium glycinate has helped with sleep. I get it from Thorne, a reputable 3rd party tested supplement company.
I hope you find some relief.