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I discontinued HRT: What now to help control the menopause symptoms?

Posted by flowergal @flowergal, Oct 3, 2023

Hi, I am Estrogen+ so I stopped taking the trans dermal low dose estradiol, testosterone and progesterone. It really helped my bones (osteoporosis) , my brain (chronic tick disease gave me neurological issues) and my skin.

Wondering if any one has ideas for safe supplements or medication that can help fill in the gap now that I discontinued HRT. Hot flashes are back, fatigue and brain has slowed down.

Any ideas are appreciated.

TYIA

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windyshores | @windyshores | Oct 3, 2023

If you are ER+, have you been prescribed an aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen? These will actually do the opposite of HRT, and will reduce levels of estradiol in the body below detectable levels. As an ER+ breast cancer survivor (so far) with a high ER score, I can say I would be very very cautious and avoid anything that will feed your cancer (or an errant cells). It's hard I know! Have you talked with your doctor?

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flowergal | @flowergal | Oct 3, 2023
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@windyshores

If you are ER+, have you been prescribed an aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen? These will actually do the opposite of HRT, and will reduce levels of estradiol in the body below detectable levels. As an ER+ breast cancer survivor (so far) with a high ER score, I can say I would be very very cautious and avoid anything that will feed your cancer (or an errant cells). It's hard I know! Have you talked with your doctor?

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I have not yet met with an oncologist. I have an appointment next week. I definitely will ask them about this.
I am low ER+ 15% I have read that these hormone treatments are not always helpful with low ER status. I'm bringing the article with me to DR.
Ty

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queenofjacks | @queenofjacks | Oct 4, 2023

I’m right there with you…I MISS MY HORMONES!
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chickenmom10 | @chickenmom10 | Oct 4, 2023

I am estrogen dominant her2 negative stage 2 breast cancer age 59 as of Oct 1. Been on anastrozole since Aug of 22. Have a few side effects but nothing I can’t tolerate. Says it reduces the reoccurrence by 50 percent. I’m all in for that. My ocotype score is at 20 percent
Ki67 score is 10 percent so all in all low to medium reoccurrence. Worth taking for me

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chickenmom10 | @chickenmom10 | Oct 4, 2023

And after stopping it keeps working for additional years like 12

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