Hrt age

Women's health
1

Hi

Is it ever to late to start hrt?

Thanks

Junie

2

I have heard some physicians who say it's never too late.  However, you might want to consider that if you've had plenty of years without these hormones, the adjustment to having some again isn't always an easy road.  The standard rule is start very low and go very slow, giving your body tie to adjust.  

Curious?  Why are you considering it now?  Are you just tired of symptoms?  Or has something else/new come into play?  

3

Hi, you don't say how old you are. I was over 54 when I went on it if this helps. XXX

4

Hi Gailannie

I am 60. My gp says no to  hrt.

Last November the practice nurse tried vagifem,  and ovestin I reacted to them, so after waiting 7months I seen a gynaecologist, she said I should consider hrt.

Just wanted to get some advice here.

Thanks

Junie

5

Hi Tina

Was that your first time on hrt?

I am 60

Thanks

Junie

6

Hi junie

I don't think so. For me, if there are symptoms impacting quality of life which could be improved, it's worth doing xx

7

Hi Junie, I was 54 and 4 months old, when my Dr first put me on HRT. I was suffering so many symptoms, and to such a degree, that he had no hesitation in putting me on it, so I don't think age is an issue. XXX

8

Hi Tina

That is encouraging 

Thanks so much

Junie

9

Thanks Sassyr

Junie

10

Hi Junie, are you in the UK? I know that a few years ago hrt was kind of frowned on by gp's here in the UK. Now NICE I think it's called, the people who guide the NHS have said it's safe for most women,but alot of gp's haven't caught up and are still saying no. If you look up the NHS policy on hrt and then speak to your gp? There was an article in the daily mail online in the last few weeks (can't remember exactly when) that was saying about gp's still refusing to prescribe it.xx

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Hi Jackie

Yes I am in the UK.

I will look up the guidelines,

Just wish there was somewhere I can go and get advice about all my options.

I need to be more informed.

Thanks for your help 

Junie

12

It depends on how many years are you post meno. You can’t take hrt if you are more than 10 years post meno. 

 

13

Hi junie

You can get advice from the women's health concern which is the patient arm for the British menopause society. They have trained specialist nurses who can provide advice, I've used it and it was really helpful and reassuring. There is a charge of about £10 to the organisation, but the nurses have a wealth of knowledge and are really supportive xx

14

Hi Vicky, is that you can't start taking it 10years post menopause or /and you can't continue to take it for more than 10 years post menopause? Thanks ☺ x

15

Hi Sassyr

That’s encouraging, will look for them.

If you have used it and are happy, then I will try it.

Thanks so much

Junie

16

About 7 and a half years

17

Hi

Just had a quick read, they don’t recommend for after 60.

18

I am 58,, they said no to me as well, now trying prozac,

19

I think the first Jackie, if you are 10 years post meno you cannot take it, it is more dangerous cause your body cannot adjust to hrt.

20

i guess jun that you can have a low dose hrt. Ask for a second medical opinion.