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Ladybt28

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2020, 07:36:33 PM »

oh whatsupwith this.. sorry to hear you got that reaction...she's wrong that no GP would prescribe and it is not an unbreakable rule even if she made it sound as if it was but some do have some very set out dated ideas especially that those already on hrt have to stop.  It used to be like that but the thinking has changed and so I believe have the guidelines but it takes a while for our so called medical professionals to catch up.  I am 58 and there is now way I am giving up at 60.  In fact I will fight tooth and nail to never give it up!
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Katejo

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #16 on: January 11, 2020, 08:09:34 PM »

oh whatsupwith this.. sorry to hear you got that reaction...she's wrong that no GP would prescribe and it is not an unbreakable rule even if she made it sound as if it was but some do have some very set out dated ideas especially that those already on hrt have to stop.  It used to be like that but the thinking has changed and so I believe have the guidelines but it takes a while for our so called medical professionals to catch up.  I am 58 and there is now way I am giving up at 60.  In fact I will fight tooth and nail to never give it up!
I agree. I am 56 and didn't start until 2019. I don't intend to give it up.
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Whatsupwiththis

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2020, 08:15:03 PM »

Thx ladybt28...I have severe VA and my GP says it can be well managed with Vagifem.  Apparently because I am past the hot flushes et al, HRT would be dangerous and impractical.  So far I am managing on vagifem daily and estrogen cream but I wonder what happens when ladies have mobility issues and can no longer insert vaginally.  Let's hope that the research pharma's find a much better solution to menopause in the near future.
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Mintea

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2020, 10:55:22 PM »

Whatsupwiththis.....

have read posts from a woman in another forum who started hrt when she was 70. She had to really pester her GP for it but got it in the end and is doing really well on it.

I think it helped my case that I had a consult with Heather Currie prior to my appointment and took the email in with me.

Have you thought about doing that so you could find out from a specialist what they would advise?

All the best
Mintea x
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Whatsupwiththis

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2020, 01:42:50 AM »

I live in Canada.  We do have a good health care system but not nearly as inclusive as UK.  I wish (sigh).
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Mintea

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #20 on: January 12, 2020, 10:22:36 AM »

You may still be able to use the e consult on MM , might be worth checking.

Mintea x
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Annie0710

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #21 on: January 12, 2020, 10:42:03 AM »

Mintea hi and welcome
Glad you got your request, don't rock the boat just yet about how long you can have hrt but nearer to the time when it will be questioned Make sure you are prepared and ready for battle if they refuse.  Gather info and fight your case.  Many of us here have had to battle with gps to get what we want/need, me included x
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Hurdity

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2020, 04:31:22 PM »

Feedback re GPs visit

Saw my GP this morning and she prescribed exactly what Dr Currie  had advised so Im really pleased. However, she did say I would only be able to have it up until I was 10 years post menopause which I was a bit surprised about having read it can be prescribed for life. I didnt want to argue with her at this stage as only just prescribed but wondering if that is what GPs are told to save money as presumably the longer women take hrt, the higher the cost. She did seem quite firm when she said this as if it was an unbreakable rule.  Anyway I shall  see how I get on. She wants to see me again in just over a month. I am starting with a low dose of oestrogel and also utrogestan. I am hoping I dont get bad side effects.

Mintea x

Great news Mintea that your doc was able and willing to prescribe HRT to you for the first time at age 61, and also that she took note of Dr Currie's response ( if you needed to show it). Also the good news is that she is wrong about the time limit. The 10 year window (although I gather preferably 5) is for women to START HRT - once started then you can continue for ever. I think once you reach 70 the risks tend to outweigh the benefits on average - if you have past history of stroke etc but then the various risks are individual to you and will depend on genetics as well as your lifestyle and general health.
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/balance.php

The good news also is that you have plenty of time to read up about it and as Anni10710 says no need to worry just yet - when you go for your review each time if she brings the subject up you can drip feed her the up to date info!

But we're getting ahead of ourselves here - frist you need to try it out for 3 mnonths and see how it deals with your symptoms - hopefully everything will improve.

Incidentally I hope your prescrption for vaginal oestrogen was continued as well?

All the best and keep us updated! :)

Hurdity x
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jgr

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2020, 07:39:49 PM »

I started Evoril Conti patches at 52 and i am coming up to 62, i have decided to keep on them after much deliberation although i have cut back to one patch a week instead of two.
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Mintea

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Re: GP visit advice re hrt for 61 year old
« Reply #24 on: January 12, 2020, 11:06:37 PM »

Feedback re GPs visit

Saw my GP this morning and she prescribed exactly what Dr Currie  had advised so Im really pleased. However, she did say I would only be able to have it up until I was 10 years post menopause which I was a bit surprised about having read it can be prescribed for life. I didnt want to argue with her at this stage as only just prescribed but wondering if that is what GPs are told to save money as presumably the longer women take hrt, the higher the cost. She did seem quite firm when she said this as if it was an unbreakable rule.  Anyway I shall  see how I get on. She wants to see me again in just over a month. I am starting with a low dose of oestrogel and also utrogestan. I am hoping I dont get bad side effects.

Mintea x

Great news Mintea that your doc was able and willing to prescribe HRT to you for the first time at age 61, and also that she took note of Dr Currie's response ( if you needed to show it). Also the good news is that she is wrong about the time limit. The 10 year window (although I gather preferably 5) is for women to START HRT - once started then you can continue for ever. I think once you reach 70 the risks tend to outweigh the benefits on average - if you have past history of stroke etc but then the various risks are individual to you and will depend on genetics as well as your lifestyle and general health.
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/balance.php

The good news also is that you have plenty of time to read up about it and as Anni10710 says no need to worry just yet - when you go for your review each time if she brings the subject up you can drip feed her the up to date info!

But we're getting ahead of ourselves here - frist you need to try it out for 3 mnonths and see how it deals with your symptoms - hopefully everything will improve.

Incidentally I hope your prescrption for vaginal oestrogen was continued as well?

All the best and keep us updated! :)

Hurdity x

Hi Hurdity

I am keeping up with the vagifem and ovestin and assume my repeat prescription is still the same but must check as it hadn't occurred to me this would stop.

Just wondering if the oestrogel and utrogestan should be taken at the same time? I used the gel this morning and the utrogestan vaginally tonight as I've read on here that is OK. It says on the box to take it orally on an empty stomach but as I ate quite late and so my stomach wouldnt be empty, I thought it would be better vaginally.

Thankyou for all your help so far x

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