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HRT--good or bad?
newstart:
Hi H2T
Thanks for sharing that experience with us.
This is exactly the sort of information I have wondered about since I posted those links to the research into female doctors' use of HRT.
I saw another study which indicated that Gynaecologists and Obstetricians were more likely to take HRT/ encourage their wives to take it than doctors in general, and that doctors were more likely to take it than the general population.
I'm inclined to think that, if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me!
Patricia
rik:
flutterby: you'll find info on the survey on the news page of this site, specifically -
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/newsitem.php?recordID=52
Hot2Trot:
Thanks Rik.
Garnet:
Oh dear, I had talked myself into believing that my decision to come off HRT because of high blood pressure (160/100, previously 120/70) was the right one. I've been off it three weeks now and coping with the hot flushes but feeling quite down with not a lot of energy. I was on a low dose of Oestrogel but am now wondering whether I should try another one. Does anyone know if a different brand may make a difference?
Garnet
Hot2Trot:
With readings like that, you can't really risk it. I can't remember whether your BP is controlled by medication or not. Mine is, so I haven't crept back into the danger zone. My own personal choice would be to start BP meds and continue with the HRT but you would need to discuss that with your doctor. If you get benefit from the HRT, then you shouldn't be denied it if you can be supported by BP meds and are happy to take them as well.
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