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[Nas]

Agree Dotty.
There have been a few posts like this, suggesting that if you don’t use HRT, you are at risk of heart and bone issues.

Well, I’m 53, cant take HRT because I have secondary breast cancer AND pelvic cancer. Just had a heart and bone scan and my heart is in top shape, as are my bones and joints. I take letrozole which is a hormone inhibitor and I am even in good enough shape to start iv chemo next week. All without HRT.

[DottyD68]

Hi Nas,

I have followed your posts and I think you are amazing and a shining star.

Great news on your scans and I hope the chemo goes as well as it can do.

Keep shining X

[CrispyChick]

Well, I've started something with my reply here ladies. 

But I think the original poster is proof in point. Woman currently don't know which way to turn. There's now a massive push for HRT. Which is great, if your body needs it, and you otherwise might have suffered.

But suggesting every woman needs to take it for future health, instead of meno symptoms is ridiculous!!!! And scaremongering!

I feel there should be some sort of expert opinion on this - on this forum. These views are clearly affecting people's thought processes. 

P.s so pleased for you Nas. Xx

[Emma]

Quote from Dr Currie:
"HRT continues to provide many benefits for many women, but it is not perfect, and is not desired nor required by everyone. When used, individualisation is key but keep it simple and keep it safe!"

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64312.msg889860.html#msg889860

[Nas]

Well, I've started something with my reply here ladies. 

But I think the original poster is proof in point. Woman currently don't know which way to turn. There's now a massive push for HRT. Which is great, if your body needs it, and you otherwise might have suffered.

But suggesting every woman needs to take it for future health, instead of meno symptoms is ridiculous!!!! And scaremongering!

I feel there should be some sort of expert opinion on this - on this forum. These views are clearly affecting people's thought processes. 

P.s so pleased for you Nas. Xx

Agree Crispy.
And I don’t say that, just because I can’t take HRT (because I’m sure I would have a bit more “ bizazz” about me, if I did have some oestrogen!)But because I was genuinely worried that the lack of oestrogen, would have have a detrimental effect on my heart and bone heath. Quite the opposite in fact. And given that  I take a hormone inhibitor too, highlights it even more because I am running on an empty tank now and always will. This is just my experience though.

[Terri123]

Yep, I've never taken HRT and was on Letrozole for 5 years and bone scans have shown density is better than average for my age and gender.

[Nas]

Yep, I've never taken HRT and was on Letrozole for 5 years and bone scans have shown density is better than average for my age and gender.

That’s really reassuring isn’t it?

[SundayGirl]

Well, I've started something with my reply here ladies. 

But I think the original poster is proof in point. Woman currently don't know which way to turn. There's now a massive push for HRT. Which is great, if your body needs it, and you otherwise might have suffered.

But suggesting every woman needs to take it for future health, instead of meno symptoms is ridiculous!!!! And scaremongering!

I must say that I am somewhat relieved to find that I am not the only person who feels concerned about some posts on here - both the ones advocating HRT for future health and the ones appearing to give medical advice.

[CLKD]

Most advice is given from personal experiences. Sharing information enables us to search further to find what might suit various symptoms.  Then it's a bit Trail and Error.