Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Stopping HRT

jazzmynn
jazzmynn
I have been on hormone replacement therapy since 1982, when I had surgical removal of all my female organs.
I am scared to keep taking it because of all the studies done on it. My doctor said to just stop it so I did.
I just wonder if anyone else has quit like this and if they did ok. The doctor said if I have trouble he will put me back on it or a lower dose.
Also, what can I take instead?

Thanks
MissNYorker
MissNYorker
I have recently stopped my HRT, Vivelle Dot and my Dr. put me on Bioidentical Hormones. So far so good. I have been on my patch since 2005 and was afraid to keep using it with all the bad side effects.

My suggestion, find a Dr who will prescribe these as most Drs. dont. I had a heck of a time finding one that would. Finally, I found a women Dr. in my area who has been prescribing them for 20 yrs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am no longer on HRT. I had a hysterectomy at age 39, and the HRT caused an ischemic bloodclot issue in my intestines a year later. I had gained almost 40 pounds in 2 months and then the stomach issues threatened my life. I was hospitalized for over a week to dissolve the clots.

I no longer am allowed to take any hormones. I found that over the counter estroven at walmart helped the hot flashes. I have since stopped taking that also, and just take alot of B witamnis and calcium supplements.