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Tell us how you cope without HRT

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Eilleen:
Bette,
Thank you for your reply, I half expected people to say, "get over it "

I work with 2 ladies in their 70s who are still on it ,so I know what you mean,

The ladies who work at the doctors were saying that they have all been taken off it and most are not happy,
they were talking about a new patient to the surgery went for HRT she had been on it at her previous surgery the doc said No ...  it turned out they were all shocked to learn she was 72 , yet they had thought she was mid 50s , she said she would look for another doctor.
Women of a certain age can be so easily written off, why are men the same age encouraged to use Viagra etc if they have an age related problem , " keep going as long as you can, even if it means popping a pill that may cause harm "
also this means the men this drug is aimed at have to watch their loved ones suffer because HRT is to dangerous for them to be given . something just does not add up .x

Meg:
Eileen

How totally lacking in care some GP's can be.  If you were on oestrogen only and you felt so good, how can you be refused what kept you feeling good.  I can totally understand how you feel.  This change can be unbearable for many women, physically, emotionally etc.  This doctor seems callous, I hope that you can get back onto HRT, you were lucky to find one that made your life feel worth living.

Meg

Lucky Stone:
Just been reading through these posts and note the comment about biodentical hormones (especially as I had a hysterectomy in 2003). I will look up Dr Wright on Google but in the meantime, what is a 'compounding pharmacy' please?

Cassie:
I speak under correction but I think a compounding pharmacy is one that makes up the bio identical hormones according to ones blood tests/saliva tests and determines which strength of cream etc you would need to take. They usually make the HRT's in a rub on form, I was on the Estriol Bio Identical cream at one stage but switched to Oestrogel which is a bit stronger but also bio indentical. Transdermal seems to be the preferred method of delivery a lot of the time in bio hormones

bobjool:
I am 57 years old and because of fibrocystic breasts it was advised not to take HRT.So I have tried just about everything and nothing really works.It a real shame that not enough is done to support Women going through this period in there life as its very difficult when you have maybe other issues that you have to deal with.Currently I have to have a biopsy in both breasts as flakes of calcium have appeared this couple with pain in the armpits means more worry.........So I think every doctors practice should have a resident menopause consultant after all................... were worth it surley.

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