'HRT Is Safe for Healthy Women'

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Hello Ladies,

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HRT and Blood Pressure

Ohhhh, this is so frustrating and confusing! I've not been much of a believer in the WHI study, but have to admit the evidence seems strong. I ignored it for several years, then recently went off the minimal dose of HRT I was taking. Within a couple of months, I started having blood pressure problems - for the first time in my 58-year life.

Making a decision between (a) increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, heart attack and (b) high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, several different drugs to combat those problems. Flip a coin? I don't know! I know the doc was really pleased when I went off the HRT. I know I'm NOT pleased with this higher blood pressure.

hrt for last 33years

I am an RN who had a hysterectomy without oophorectomy at age 43. My MD immediately put me on oral estrogen as he stated that the blood supply to the ovaries is usually compromised by a hysterectomy. At age 76 I am presently enjoying very good health, have hdl of 99, ldl of 22, take a minute dose of lisinopril for my white coat syndrome hypertension, have never reqeuired anything to sleep, still have a 26 inch waistline, am normal weight and excellent posture. I have a little arthritis, but fastwalk on the treadmill 5 days a week, work out on the gym machines and occasionally take some Tylenol.I have had benign breast lumps, but no cancer. I dance weekly in 2 1/2 inch heels.People are astounded when I tell them I am 76. I always mention that I have been on estrogen (now it's a patch) for 33 years.I have never experienced vaginal dryness and am in a longterm sexual relationship with a man of my own age. I have had an uphill battle with my doctors to stay on estrogen,by the way, but I stick to my guns and make my point.

My mother and aunts who stayed on Estrogen also lived healthy lives into their mid eighies and 90's. I would hate to be denied the right to make my own decision about HRT. I fear that my skin would shrivel up, I'd gain a fat abdomen (abdominal fat is very dangerous for heart health), lose inches more in height (I have only lost 3/4 inch so far), have thinning white hair (my hair has virtually no grey and is thick),become forgetful(I still play bridge). I still drive at night and have no depression.I don't leak urine.

I see that my cohorts who have gone off estrogen after the Big Study are now taking Fosamax, statins, anti depressants, sleeping pills and medication for incontinence. Most of them have absolutely no libido left and complain that they now have aching joints, night sweats, depression, sleeplessness, new belly fat that they never had before, etc. to contend with. An inexpensive estrogen medication is now being replaced by an arsenal of new drugs. What a bonanza for the drug industry! I'll bet they rejoiced when they got the info from the Big Study. It would be interesting to see their profits from the above mentioned groups of drugs.

Yes, I am coming on strong about HRT, not mentioning that there are certain groups of people who shouldn't use HRT, but I do feel passionately that I want to live life to its fullest and that others deserve the right to make their own choice without the dectatorial attitude of the doctors who overstress the dangers of HRT. Enough--enough!

HRT vs. a Natural Approach

For women who choose to take a natural approach to managing menopause symptoms, I can't recommend enough the info at womentowomen.com. Here's their take on HRT risks and benefits: http://www.womentowomen.com/bioidentical-hrt/perspectiveonrisks.aspx

HRT

There are risk-benefit ratios to everything. Osteoporosis is a big problem; the long-term safety of bisphosphonates (e.g. Foxamax) is uncertain (e.g. especially concerning mandibular osteonecrosis). For women with no pre-existing health problems, lower than average risk for breast cancer, but at risk for complications of osteoporosis, the idea of alternating HRT (for some years) with bisphosphonates down the road, for a more limited period of time, could make some sense. The point is, that both potential benefits and potential risks should be individualized in the HRT vs. no HRT decision.