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Hrt for life?

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vicky77852
vicky77852

Hi Ladies!

The more I read about meno and the long term consequences for our health due to the lack of estrogen the more I believe that we cannot survive without our hormones.

I am on hrt and recently I was told that it’s up to me for how long I will use them. I am convinced that there is no an easy way to stop taking them.

My body will deteriorate faster without hrt and I don’t find that it is a good idea.  I feel that if you start hrt it is forever, you cannot just stop, your body depends on it! Any ideas? 

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  • Guest
    Guest vicky77852

    Posted

    I think this is a very individual thing. My sister is years post-menopause and is doing fantastic - no HRT. Not haninf has a tough menopause and not everyone ‘needs’ HRT.  But I think it’s fantastic it’s available for those who choose it.

    What I don’t like (and, sadly have seen too many times on other forums),  is when women scare those going through peri and meno into expecting they are going to fall apart completely during menopause. Or scare them about health issues they may or may not face.  My sister was blissfully ignorant (in a good way) about menopause and hasn’t had any real issues.

    I embrace live and let live - to each his own. I’ve seen and heard of both positive and negative experiences on HRT. It’s a mix of everything you can imagine!   It is not an elixir of youth nor is it going to replace a great diet, exercising, and overall healthy and clean living.

    The most important point is we all have a choice and that’s wonderful!! Blessings to all you ladies! 

    • vicky77852
      vicky77852 Guest

      Posted

      Thank you for replying br 350.

      I personally had a very hard time a year ago, I am only 42, so hrt is a necessity for me.

      I have friends who went through meno easily and without severe problems or health issues.

      My body doesn’t produce any estrogen and I simply cannot survive without.

    • Guest
      Guest vicky77852

      Posted

      Definitely you have to do what works for you!! I would never argue otherwise. I’m glad you’re on the path that’s right for you! smile
  • lyn82834
    lyn82834 vicky77852

    Posted

    Dear Vicky

    You are wise to go for HRT if that is your choice.  It was mine too and I've been on it for 18 years without problems.  Despite what another person writes, it is very obvious to me those of my age (late 60s) who are on HRT and those who are not.  It makes a tremendous difference to one's skin, hair, vaginal lubrication and libido.  There are evidence-based research papers on it. There is a paper that found that female gynaecologists and the partners of male gynaecologists are high users of HRT - I think that it was a European study.  Also female physicians in the US are high users.  If it weren't so great, most of us would have stopped.  You will see from this forum that there are many women who have difficultly in getting it prescribed.  That's because of the conservative views of usually male doctors.  All the best in your journey.   Lyn

    • Mars777
      Mars777 lyn82834

      Posted

      Very well said lyn 82834 I agree with all you say. I have taken HRT for 7 years now best thing ever for me. It's your quality of life that is important for me. I was effected Post meno, 

       

    • lyn82834
      lyn82834 Mars777

      Posted

      Thanks Mars.  I appreciate your supportive comments.  

      Best wishes Lyn

    • vicky77852
      vicky77852 lyn82834

      Posted

      Thank you lyn!!!

      Nice to hear that you use hrt long term and you feel great! Are you on estrogen only?

      I’d like for later to ask for a hysterectomy to reduce more the risks but my gyn is adamant! He said no way! 

      The more I read the more I am convinced that our body cannot survive without estrogen...

      Have you seen Menopause Barbie on you tube? She is fabulous!!! smile

    • lyn82834
      lyn82834 vicky77852

      Posted

      Hello Vicky

      I was on progesterone until May last year when I had a hysterectomy as there was endometrial thickening which showed hyperplasia on pathology after surgery, so not cancer.  I must say that I had an easy ride after the hysterectomy - no problems at all.  I did look after myself very well as I tend to do so there was no lifting, hanging out washing or bending.  I've not seen Menopause Barbie but I'll take a look.

      If you have regular gynae checks to ensure that the endometrium is not thickening then there may be no need for a hysterectomy.  I had a total hysterectomy so ovaries removed but haven't missed them as HRT takes care of that.  All the best, Lyn

  • nursesally
    nursesally vicky77852

    Posted

    I am on HRT gel for 10weejs now following a total hysterectomy with positive effectiveness therefore if I continue to not have problems as per gynaecologist say so I will stay no to or life.
    • vicky77852
      vicky77852 nursesally

      Posted

      Thanks for replying! Can I ask your age?  Your gyn suggests that you can stay on it for life? 
  • paula_25654
    paula_25654 vicky77852

    Posted

    I'm on HRT and I have decided to Cut my tablets in half. Instead of a full tablet I just take half been doing this a few months now and there in no change in the way I am. No hot flushes so well please I decided to half the dose. 

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