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I'm 65 and want advice on starting HRTmight help and if it would be prescribed at all? Thanks in ad.

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marilyn43728
marilyn43728

Aching limbs, no libido, vaginal atrophy, thinning hair, UTI's and soreness. Not on any medication. Wondering if HRT is possible ?

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  • pearl90091
    pearl90091 marilyn43728

    Posted

    If your doc will give u it yes i am 61 and my doc took me off it try to talk into giveing me it back as i was great on it at min i am trying menopace original see wor happenes as only been on a few days
  • pat11500
    pat11500 marilyn43728

    Posted

    Hi Marilyn, I'm 66 and have been on HRT for about 14 yrs. GP's are reluctant to prescribe HRT after the age of 60 as the risks increase, but, if you feel you would be better off with HRT (I know I am!) then talk to your GP. If he/she is willing to give you a prescription then you can try it and see if it improves your symptoms. Don't get fobbed off with antidepressants and such... HRT has saved many a womans sanity! Good luck and keep us posted.

     

    • marilyn43728
      marilyn43728 pat11500

      Posted

      Thanks I think it's worth a try although don't hold out much hope. 

    • pat11500
      pat11500 marilyn43728

      Posted

      Point out to your GP that it is your body and your quality of life that is suffering. Tell them you know and will accept the risks..If you have other GP's at your Practise perhaps you could another GP? Failing that you can buy it online at certain chemists.

    • pearl90091
      pearl90091 pat11500

      Posted

      Hello i would like to know wich chemists you can buy hrt please as my doc took me off mine and i asked last week and she still sed no thanks
    • pat11500
      pat11500 pearl90091

      Posted

      Type Health Express HRT into Google and it will come up with their online pharmacy.
  • jean_89220
    jean_89220 marilyn43728

    Posted

    Haven't had the same issues as you but was most annoyed thar doctors kept fobbing me off. None of them mentioned HRT patches or gel - why??? Been on patches for over a year, been fine. Give it a go, what have you got to lose? Btw I am 66 and was very reluctant to try HRT tablets.

    • pearl90091
      pearl90091 jean_89220

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply have just rangy doc this and sed i wot to go back on it just waiting for her to ring me i know wot it does but if it helps i am willing to give it a go
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