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59 ,to old?

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mrs_susan74280
mrs_susan74280

Is 59 to old to go on HRT, is anyone on it that age or older,

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  • Shana_rifka
    Shana_rifka mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    Hi! I’m 57 and have been on bioidentical HRT for approxx 3 years.  So I’d assume your not too old. My doc hasn’t told me I can’t stay in them.
  • CarolKelso
    CarolKelso mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    Susan.. I think you are never too old... It helps with strength if bones etc... Try it... Nothing to loose.. CK
  • tessa07451
    tessa07451 mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    hi what symptoms do you want h r t to help with some doctors don't like you to be on it over the age of sixty xx

    • mrs_susan74280
      mrs_susan74280 tessa07451

      Posted

      I no they have given me patch, evorel 50, had a rearly bad two years, treamberling inside last 4 months, flushes, joint aches, depression with bad anxiety, tryed 2 antidepressants in the last 4 months, none helping my anxiety, I also have wear and tear, in neck and back, which he said I could take gabipentin for, going to give it a try could I cut them in half so it's 25

  • tessa07451
    tessa07451 mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    If you are feeling that bad definately worth a try hope you soon feel better xx
  • Beverlys1
    Beverlys1 mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    My Grandmother was on hrt until about 80, due to continued hot flashes and my mother until 65, I am 52 and still having lots of trouble, obviously hereditary right, but every time I take it I get side effects, almost as bad as my menopause stuff...it is real hard to figure this out for a lot of us...
  • Beverlys1
    Beverlys1 mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    Hi Susan, my grandmother has been until 80....for sever hot flashes, my mother until 65.... I am 52 and tryed to take it many times, because I need something,  but the side effects I feel while on it are almost as hard as the menopause, I think this can be so hard for some of us gals. If it works for you and you really need help, I think you can take it... Some people also take it for shorter amounts of time. For relief at the moment and the symptoms of menopause change on you again... Omg
    • Beverlys1
      Beverlys1

      Posted

      I'm sorry I have a hormonal migraine as I type this, I have taken bio-identical hormones... 

    • Beverlys1
      Beverlys1

      Posted

      Mainly a lot of anxiety stuff, panic attacks, nervous all the time, and I would rather deal with the hot flashes
  • jenny73393
    jenny73393 mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    Hi Susan its never too old! I am 65 and on Livial ( tibolone). The benefit of being happy , no hot flushes and other positives ! I say give it and try ! 

    Your wellbeing is far too important!  Jenny

  • jenny73393
    jenny73393 mrs_susan74280

    Posted

    Hi, sorry I have never tried hormone patch. I was fortunate that the Livial worked for me from the outset.

    Hopefully other fellow contributors might be able to give their opinion on patches

    Jenny

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