Over 70 and starting HRT

After many years of suffering, giving up on the NHS,
doing lots of research I found this product that I have been using for more than 20 years

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It's the best quality one I could find, cheaper ones just don't make any difference. There is lots of information on this lady's website. More information in John R Lee MD book - What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Menopause.

Progesterone helps prevent breast cancer, re-bulds your bones (estrogen does not rebuild bones) stops hot flushes, restores sleep, improves mood and memory, etc.

If you have had a full term pregnancy you cannot overdose on progesterone, it's the very high levels of progesterone during pregnancy that makes the majority of us look for healthy. Remember the glowing skin and thick shiny hair?

Information on dosage with product, as it depends on each individual how much you need.

Dezzeau. I have done a lot of reading and research recently and I think I need testosterone too.

I went to Dr Newson for HRT just before turning 68. - im now nearly 69. Am now on Testosterone cream too. Hoping its stopped my osteoporosis in its tracks and I view it as way to help my future overall health.

I took HRT for ten years in my 50's and wish I hadn't as I had breast cancer in my 60's and now take tablets to reduce my oestrogen.

I think it is unlikely that your GP will prescribe HRT for a lady over 70. There is no evidence that HRT is helpful after that age which on average is 15 -20 years post menopause. I don't necessarily agree with it, but get yourself checked out in case it's something else causing your symptoms.

Just started Ovestin cream for UTI and atrophy as well as nocturia . Seems OK. Am in my 70s. Was having so many UTIs. I found it in NICE guidelines, and asked if I could try it.

I started hrt in my 50s and have told my GP I'm never coming off it! I've recently gone back onto patches from tablets and feeling so much bighter and confident x

Really interesting! I've just had my ovaries removed as they looked a bit odd on a scan, turned out to be fine, but I've started a second menopause complete with hot flushes. GP not sure about HRT so no idea where to go next 🙄

I am 72.

I recently starting taking Gina. An estradiol pessary. It's been 3 weeks and I can see some improvement in my vaginal atrophy. Starting to feel more comfortable, although apparently it takes around 8 weeks. You can buy it otc, no prescription needed. You will need to talk to the pharmacist and answer a brief questionnaire. It costs around £25.

I still think I need systemic hrt though. I am looking to make an appt with a menopause clinic. I believe the one I'm looking at is one of a chain founded by Dr Louise Newson. I'll let you know how I get on.

I take Kliofem, a plant based HRT. It is a take one every day tablet.
Lots are made from the urine of pregnant mares.

I'm 72 and have been taking HRT since my 40s. M.y GP said to try coming off of it, which I have done several times but get hot flushes again, then going back on it. I have just weaned myself off of it again but having the same problems so will start taking it again.
I would far rather have a possibly shorter life (with the very small possibility of any side effects), feeling normal than a shorter one not feeling good.

Following with interest. I'm in my late 60s and in hindsight wish I'd had HRT.
Has anyone suggested the Estradiol vaginal ring? I found that works much better than a pessary for my atrophy.

What are you waiting for? Start taking it as soon as possible and trial the effects. If it doesn't suit, try another one, there are so many different forms.

It’s never too late to start HRT. Have a look at Dr Louise Newson’s videos on Instagram and her website and podcasts x

I was on HRT. during my fifties to early sixties. I felt amazing, but my doctor stopped prescribing it. I suffer dreadfully with atrophy so I might have a chat with my doctor to see if she’ll prescribe it for me again.
I hope you get something to help you Lindyloo.

I’ve been on Vagifem for a couple of years but it doesn’t work well even for the atrophy it’s prescribed for.

I am 77 and have been on HRT since my forties.

I am 74 and use Estradiol cream inserted with an applicator every 3 days. It works very well. Previously I had used the Estradiol pessaries but they didn't work as well. I also use Replens about twice a week. No more issues.

I shall follow this thread with interest. I am 72 and I am seriously thinking about it. I read Davina McCalls book called Menopausing. Very good, I am currently researching the pros and cons and I think I'm going to see if I can get an appt at a specialist menopause clinic.