This subject is back in the news again, and it now seems that HRT is suitable for many women and does not carry as much risk as assumed earlier. I was very happy on the lowest dose combined pill, as I still have my womb, for 16 years, but on the advice of my GP gave up taking it last year. I did so gradually, but am now finding that all the old symptoms are back. The hot flushes are not so frequent, but they are intense when they occur, but the worst symptoms are aching joints, anxiety, sleep disturbance and hair loss. The aching joints are bothering me most as I do quite intensive exercise classes including dance, pilates, yoga and circuit training each week. I watch my diet and don't smoke and drink in moderation. I have also spent the last year helping with childcare of my young grandchild. I do feel tired most of the time and am wondering if any of you ladies of my age, I'm 69, Have experienced similar. I am on the point of returning to my GP to ask if I can go back on, as the latest news suggests that if there is no familial link with breast cancer, HRT is safer than thought.
The doctor always said that if the HRT improved my quality of life, then the benefits outweighed the risks, but as I got older she kept repeating that the risks of breast cancer were greatly increased by age. I am now wishing that I had stayed on it, possibly forever. I am starting to feel like an old woman! I can never find enough information about older women on HRT and would like to know your thoughts.
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.