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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Libragirl on March 20, 2021, 08:58:06 AM

Title: Postmenopause am I too old for hormone treatment
Post by: Libragirl on March 20, 2021, 08:58:06 AM

Hi All,  I'm a Newbie  to the forum  im 72 besides my auto immune thyroid I have pernicious anemia  b12. this all started in 2015 I went from a very fit  person cycling hiking anything  to 
keep fit always have  been sporty but how iam today  I cant think it's just thyroid I'm low in moods energy insomnia  hairloss  itchy dry skin  all sorts of weird symptoms going on  but its affecting my day to day life   all GP want to give is antidepressants it's not for me  I take Levothoroxine its 5 years now but although my levels are okay I dont feel good  I also have my regular b12 jabs.  I  decided to have my  other sex  hormones tested
privately  along with Fbc n iron etc but it's the Hormones that I see are  low  n out of sinc   but the lab Dr said  they would contribute to how I feel   but would I he able to get any hormone treatment ? Any advice please Thank You...

Title: Re: Postmenopause am I too old for hormone treatment
Post by: Joaniepat on March 20, 2021, 09:49:52 AM

Hi Libragirl, welcome to the forum. Yes, you would be able to start HRT, but I fear it may necessitate going to a private menopause specialist, as a GP is unlikely to prescribe at your age. However, you could ask for a referral to an NHS menopause clinic.

I restarted HRT at 68, having been denied further supplies in 2003 after the discredited WHI studies. At 71, I now use oestrogen patches and testosterone, plus vaginal oestrogen for VA. These were prescribed by a NHS menopause clinic.

JP x

Title: Re: Postmenopause am I too old for hormone treatment
Post by: Libragirl on March 20, 2021, 10:06:42 AM

Hi JP. Thank you so much for replying so soon..  Yes I thought of going private anyway  I'm at a loss with these hormones n   understanding  and reading lab results  it's took me a  long while to understand all the other  blood test results re thyroid  etc  it's just when Gp say alls Normal  range means nothing as I'm learning.. now to find a menopause clinic  or a  good consultant    in the Essex area 

Title: Re: Postmenopause am I too old for hormone treatment
Post by: Postmeno3 on March 20, 2021, 10:15:25 AM

Hi Libragirl and welcome.
If you click on SPECIALISTS on the black bar selection at the top, you should be directed to where you can get local help. I'm in the same boat as you and just feel the gps don't seem to be up to date with developments like ours require and/or are protecting themselves. I'm waiting for my first appointment with my local NHS menopause clinic and am very optimistic! Good luck!

Title: Re: Postmenopause am I too old for hormone treatment
Post by: Libragirl on March 20, 2021, 10:22:31 AM

Thank You... and Good Luck with yours too