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[CaroleM]

On Monday morning I have an appointment with my GP, re going back on HRT.

The receptionist was brilliant and suggested that I find the latest research and put a report together. I can do that, after my degree I know exactly how to research, but am a little 'at sea' regarding the best sites to work with.  Can anyone give me pointers, please?

This is only my 2nd appointment with her. My long standing GP retired. I had an excellent rapour with her. The receptionist was not able to give me any idea of how my new GP feels about putting a 63 year old lady back on HRT. She's going to get a potted history, my ongoing horrible, life limitless (as in it limits my quality of life, the way it affects my married life etc).

I want to take this chance to thank each and every of you for giving me the courage to taken this step. I thought that this was my ongoing life and I dreaded the future. Now I don't. Stephen knows that me being happier will make his life so much better too. We both deserve it.
 

[Katia]

Are you looking for hrt in over 60s or different types of HRt?  Maybe a pubmed or bmj search. My consultant has an 83 year old on hrt

[Annie0710]

An NHS gynae told me I can stay on hrt for life

[Hurdity]

Hi CaroleM

The first place you should look is the NICE Guidelines which can be found by following the link from the home page of the website - scroll right down: https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/index.php

The summary Guidelines themselves, which are mainly the recommendations are very clear and easy to read and understand - and they are backed up by a detailed evidence base with all the research and references. This is a lengthy document but doctors should accept the recommendations themselves.

If you are interested in all the latest findings and the response of the British Menopause Society as well as RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)  - then keep an eye on the news section of the website here:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/news.php

A really good summary paper on HRT was produced in  2013 by the British Menopause Society and Women's Health Concern and updated last year and can be downloaded here: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2053369116680501 Nick Panay is one of the authors.

Emma (forum admin) also keeps us updated on the latest news in the Forum and Website news section of the forum (first section you come to on forum home page)

I think that's all you really need for a start - apart of course from all the information on this website (top tabs - pale green banner). If you want any more info then please ask!

Hope this helps and good luck .

Hurdity x

[CaroleM]

Thank you.

[Bridget]

This maybe too late but I had an email consult with Dr Currie before I went to GP at age 60 and wanting to try HRT....i wanted to get off AD..Dr Currie recommended Evorel 25 and 100 mg Utrogestan..ive been off AD now since then..12 months..and doing well but have recently added Testosterone..best of luck.

[CaroleM]

Being adopted and no genetic history means that going back on to HRT could ultimately do more harm than good. It's a different path for me I think.🌹

[CLKD]

Surely Quality of Life is important CaroleM?  That bus might be along tomorrow  .