What is it with HRT?!
Question: What is it with HRT!?
I visited the doctors the other day about my knee and after sorting that out he looked at my age and said you must be menopausal now, and he offerd me HRT!. I declined the offer as i dont feel in any distress or anything, but i was shocked that this stuff is offered as the norm!. I am not anti HRT, but i really dont want to be taking anything that would interfer with natures own way!. Am i right!? My friend thinks is great stuff, but i am not convinced!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I have to say in recent years I have never offered HRT to anyone who was not enquiring about it!. 20 years ago many women came in every month with a request!. In latter years I wold see no more than 2 or 3 a year!. When they do present, we always have a long, reasoned discussion about the pros and cons, and I would consider each case individually before giving my opinion as to whether it is an option!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
When I was 26 I had a hysterectomy then at the age of 36 I had both ovaries removed, and it was then that I was put on to HRT!. I do not have "Hot flushes' or any other symptoms and I to, asked the Doctor if I could come of it - as I have heard lots of negative things about it!. I have been naughty at times and not taken it with the result that I become agitated and a bit grumpy and start snapping at my hubby! The Doctor advised me that women usually need to take it until the age of about 54-55!. I am 48 now!. If I didn't have to have it I certainly would not be taking it, but that's my own personal view as I hate taking any medication!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am 49 and had a hysterectomy 8 years ago!. Recently just before an operation I was given HRT to 'keep the tissues plump and healthy to promote quicker healing'!. I said I didn't think I'd even reached the menopause yet, but I was given it anyway, and even after the operation I was recommended to keep taking it! Like you, I didn't fancy the idea and I have stopped of my own accord!. I've never been convinced that the benefits outweigh the risks!. And it certainly didn't do anything to improve my wrinkles!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I agree I'm 49 and I wouldnt take it either unless I was really having a bad time, I think too many hormones cant be good for you, they seem to think pumping you full of this stuff is a good thing, but I've never heard anyone have it without side effects!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Don't be pushed into it ! Take some time to weigh up all the pros and cons!.
HRT is sometimes given out / offered like smarties!
Look at all the side effects and increased risk of breast cancer before you decide!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
HRT is sometimes given out / offered like smarties!
Look at all the side effects and increased risk of breast cancer before you decide!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
HRT = Hormone Replacement TherapyWww@Answer-Health@Com