Hrt starting at 65yrs

Autumnrose

“I would NEVER go on fake hormones”
So if you had diabetes you wouldn’t take insulin or if you were hypothyroid you wouldn’t take thyroxine?!!
All replacement hormones are synthetic for the reason that your own body isn’t making them in sufficient quantity. It has always been a mystery to me why oestrogen replacement is treated any differently from other hormone replacement. I take thyroxine and oestrogen and would certainly take insulin if necessary.

I agree! Weird how some people just dismiss all HRT across the board - there will obviously be some people who cannot take it for medical reasons just as some people are allergic to some antibiotics (also 'fake' body defences!)

I’m on the Mirena coil with estrogen tablet - have been for the last twenty years (I’m 71). Recommended by a consultant who removed polyps - said it was the best protection. Have had several arguments with reluctant GP’s but quoted my list of pros and cons with no history of breast cancer. There is so much info online. (I understand the previous comment about replacement coil - not the most pleasant…..).

OP how lucky you are to have such a good gp. Mine refused point blank for me to go on hrt when I started to experience joint pain. 5years on I am virtually housebound due to stiffness and pain. I had HR last year and now my other hip, spine and both knees and hands are riddled with arthritis and pain.

It’s sad how many medics dismiss the menopause as just one of those things, get on with it woman! It’s apparently still an optional part of medical training. We are 50% of the population - and yet…

undines

I would NEVER go on fake hormones. What do our bodies do with all that interference? There are many more natural ways that carry no cancer risk (and don't tell me the latest trials have said they're 'safe')

What do you intend to do if you develop diabetes?
If your choices lead to heart attack/stroke will you die quietly or demand medical intervention?

I’m 62 and was put on HRT patches last year. Then my GP took me off them as I had 2 episodes of AF ( according to my smart watch). The menopause dr subsequently said that the HRT wouldn’t have caused the AF and would in fact offer some protection and put me back on the patches. I’m waiting for a cardiology appointment…

Yes I am lucky with GP but I had to fight m corner for HRT. I don’t think GP’s have a choice really as it is now available from pharmacies? Even so, referring back to original question… I do suffer with a back problem which also results in aching legs - best thing is walking and keeping moving - sitting is the worst thing.

I'll keep a check on this post as I have thought about going on HRT. Before I moved, I asked my Dr. there and she said it's not as easy as my just witing out a prescription, I would have to refer you to a specialist, which never happened. So, I'm going to ask my new Dr. here, she seems very nice, but I've only had a video chat with her.

I also started HRT aged 65.
I spent a few months getting all my reading and research together (Balance App, British Menopause Society, reading posts here and MN) then armed with the info, I asked my GP who was in agreement.

i have got to this age, and now want to live the next phase of life as well as I can - with HRT.

I am 68 and have just started on hrt - largely to protect my bones since I have osteoporosis as well as postmenopausal symptoms but don't want to use bisphosphonates. My GP was very supportive but I paid for a video appt with a private specialist which was well worth it to get expert advice and reassurance. Literally just started yesterday on a very low dose patch and utrogestan pill daily so not a lot to report so far!

Ceebee please let us know how you get on with it, as I'm about to ask my Doctor for HRT & I'm the same age as you.