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[Indigowings]

Anyone past 65 taking oestrogen? How much are you taking?
I’ve read we should get less than younger women but they never say how much.
I’m especially interested in bone and oral health.
Thanks!

[sheila99]

I've heard that too but I'm not convinced it's true. Not quite there yet but I'm on 100mcg and every time I try to reduce my symptoms return. I think 50 is recommended for bone health. If you've been without oestrogen for some time you should start on a low dose and increase gradually.

[Taz2]

I'm 70 (Eeek how did that happen) and am on Evorel  50 which is the dose I've been on since I first started at 53.

Taz x

[suzysunday]

Do you mean taking oestrogen without progesterone or just hrt as a whole if you see what I mean.  I'm that age and interested myself but too scared to take the plunge.

[Jules]

I'm 66 but was only using topical estrogen,  even so it's not been straightforward

[Taz2]

I only need oestrogen hrt as I've had a hysterectomy.
Taz x

[Indigowings]

I mean the cream. I use one pump of Oestrogel and 100mg of progesterone a day. I’m not seeing any changes.
Healthy, as far as I know, in every other way.
Looking to lose belly, as well as strong bones.
Thanks.

[CLKD]

Hi which changes were you expecting to feel?

How is your exercise regime?  Regular walking can help protect bone health and the jaw needs a good set of teeth to keep it healthy.  Which is why: a meander here: I opted for implants rather than a 'plate'.  If the teeth are in good fettle the chewing action helps with jaw health.  If the mouth has a 'plate', the jaw may recede which could cause the remaining teeth to fall out  .

R U worried about any particular aspect of bone health? 

[Jules]

I mean the cream. I use one pump of Oestrogel and 100mg of progesterone a day. I’m not seeing any changes.
Healthy, as far as I know, in every other way.
Looking to lose belly, as well as strong bones.
Thanks.

If you find a solution to the belly problem,  bottle it. I cannot shed mine and I only weigh 54 kilos

[CLKD]

My apron dropped several years ago: oestrogen is the bodies elastic : when I look down I look fat  , when I'm in bed or in the bath laying flat, it's not a problem.  Middle aged spread I think Mum called it.

[Hurdity]

My apron dropped several years ago:

CLKD!!!!  - every time you say that I have visions of you in the kitchen with a pinny on the floor, never to be picked up!

Hurdity x

[Taz2]

My apron dropped several years ago:

CLKD!!!!  - every time you say that I have visions of you in the kitchen with a pinny on the floor, never to be picked up!

Hurdity x

Me too!   

[Hurdity]

Anyone past 65 taking oestrogen? How much are you taking?
I’ve read we should get less than younger women but they never say how much.
I’m especially interested in bone and oral health.
Thanks!

Hi Indigowings - how long have you been taking this HRT? Also as CLKD says - what changes were you hoping for?

I'm another septuagenarian (EEEEk too Taz!)....and have also been taking since age 53. For about 2/3 of the time I've taken 50 mcg too but a long time ago I stopped HRT for 3 months and then when I restarted for another 4 months I was on 25 mcg which wasn't enough. The last few years I am on 62.5 mcg (cut down 75 mcg patch).

Re bone protection - it depends on your body weight and absorption of gel whether you have sufficient for bone protection. Some get very high absorption on just one pump. The only way to know is to get your oestrogen levels tested. If you have a history of bone problems then you could maybe get this done on NHS as well as various scans to test for bone health, otherwise you would have to get the blood test done privately.

Losing belly: if you're overweight (ie too much fat rather than too muscley or large body frame) then losing fat generally will help, and combined with abdominal exercises to strengthen the muscles and help pull in the protruding stomach - if this is your concern!

All the best

Hurdity x 

[CLKD]

Oh Girls - not exercise   

And being 70 is OK from where I'm sitting.  Sorry, I digress  .  How old is old? Legally there's no limit.  SAGA is for the over 50s.  Apparently.  The government keeps altering the pensionable age ........  . Don't know about holiday insurance costs as we don't go abroad.

[Jules]

If I lose weight it goes from places I don't need it to and I do stomach toning and it helps a bit but the jelly belly is still there