Hrt

[annieigma]

Is there a maximum age that womn should not take HRT? if so, what effect might it have, as i have just read that HRT, apart from all the other benefits, can ease bone pains. would a doctor be likely to prescribe them for a 64 year old?

[Sqad]

Oh dear..........post menopausal HRT for women?

Good thing one moment , bad thing the next moment.....medical profession undecided.

I would not be keen for my wife to take HRT as in my opinion it increases the risk of breast cancer following long term use, as that is what it would be for pain pain.

That's it from me.

[Sqad]

"bone pain"...........not "pain pain."

[boxtops]

I took it for 10 years following my hysterectomy, and then the doc weaned me off it. We had a long chat about the very small increased risk of breast cancer, and weighed up that risk against the benefits of feeling so much better on HRT. I've never heard of it being prescribed for bone pain.

[annieigma]

There was an article in the daily mirror today, saying that HRT helps women's bones to not degenerate, and the breast cancer bit was recently proven incorrect as the test sample of women was not enough, and further tests over many thousands of women has indicated that there is no risk of HRT causing breast cancer. So, is there anyone taking it that is over 60? my nurse practicioner is over 60, and she said in passing " no one is going to take my HRT away!" So, what do you think.

[Sqad]

annie....one picks one's study to suit one's opinion...;-)

I will stick by my post.

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

I have had breast cancer in the last 3 years and am not aloowed to take HRT any time in the future. I'm 44.

[ladyalex]

I do not think they know what the risks are with HRT.
As far as I can see they change their minds every couple of years or so.
The best , most sensible and reasoned advice I got was from our local menopause clinic. Why not find out if there is one in your area and ask your GP to refer you ?
(Only drawback was that it was held in the GUM clinic....for those unfamiliar with this term, the 'special' clinic....for those unfamiliar with this term, the clap clinic.)