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Menopause Discussion => Postmenopause => Topic started by: Twinkle Twinkle on August 22, 2024, 01:56:29 AM

Title: Too Late for HRT?
Post by: Twinkle Twinkle on August 22, 2024, 01:56:29 AM

I'm almost 58 years old and had my last period 4 1/2 years ago.  Up to now I've managed without HRT but for some reason the sweats have got unbearable and I am having trouble sleeping.   I saw my gp last week because I had palpitations and fainted and I mentioned the sweating.  She is testing for thyroid problems but I think she is thinking of HRT.  Anyone else start HRT 4 years post?

Thanks

Title: Re: Too Late for HRT?
Post by: Dotty on August 22, 2024, 06:00:39 AM

Hi I was 3 years post meno when I started HRT. I’m still taking it 7 years later.

Title: Re: Too Late for HRT?
Post by: Suziemc on August 22, 2024, 06:54:22 AM

Hi

I was 9 yrs post menopause and 59 when I started on HRT two years ago.

Title: Re: Too Late for HRT?
Post by: discogirl on August 22, 2024, 07:45:03 AM

Hi

I'm the same, I started hrt two years ago,  I was 57 and I was about 4 year post meno.

Title: Re: Too Late for HRT?
Post by: HellsBells on August 22, 2024, 10:45:13 AM

As I understand it you can start up to 10 years post.

Title: Re: Too Late for HRT?
Post by: bombsh3ll on August 22, 2024, 02:24:06 PM

It's never too late.

The health benefits just may not be as pronounced the later you start, but in this context "late" is considered 10 years or more postmenopause.

You are also at a health advantage having had a relatively late menopause at 54.