Am I too old for hormones? And other top HRT questions! | Empowering Midlife Wellness

Every week I receive so many questions about whether it’s safe to take hormones after age 60, if it’s safe to start them more than 10 years after menopause, or when I have a family history of breast cancer, amongst others. Today I’ll be answering some of the most common questions regarding timing of hormone replacement and the science behind statements that we should stop them at a certain age, and similar recommendations that are still made by many physicians. 

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[barbarasardella]

I'm 82 and been taking bio-identical hormones since aged 54. I'm totally healthy. I also eat only organic. Rarely sugar, wheat or dairy and exercise most days for 60 years.

[deelicious]

Bless you!! Every woman needs to hear this. After my female exam, I will be starting them. Age 69. Better late than never. ❤

[Charlotte-ggpv]

I am so glad I saw this video as I have been taking Bio-Identical hormones for donkey years now and could never stop. The advantages are even more for me than you mention:
If I take less my hair starts falling out, I cannot sleep, I get digestive issues, I become depressed or very emotional, anxious and get stress incontinence! It helps me physically emotionally and mentally in every way! Thank God for estrogen, I can recommend for every woman after 50. I am 76 now and will never stop taking them!

[ldav]

We were lied to. 76 with breast and thyroid cancer. Was told no help with symptoms. Started estradoil from urologist due to recurrent UTS happening monthly. GAME CHANGER! NOT ONE UTI IN A YEAR! Oncologist agreed even though I'm estrogen receptive breast cancer.
This news will benefit so many women. My 50 yr. old daughter will have a better menopause and quality of life than I have.

[joankolek]

I'm 77yrs and I'm still using hormones, it's the only reason I'm still sane, I really don't want to ever give it up, and I will fight to keep using it.

[tupelohoney]

I went through menopause at 51. I’m now 61 and will be 62 soon. HRT was never something discussed with me by my dr and even she had I probably just would have said “I want to do this naturally”. My biggest issue in the last 11 years is my sleep. It has steadily gotten worse and worse. I’m still very healthy but, it’s taking a toll on my body, I can feel it. I feel like I look a lot older in the last few years. I really feel like my lack of deep, restful sleep is the key to this feeling. My struggle has been finding a dr who will really consider putting me on HRT at my age. 😢

[sloneygrl]

When your mother lives until 94, her last forty two years lived without any hrt, had broken bones and repeated UTI’s one of which ultimately led to sepsis and death……you don’t want to hear about the risks of cancer (when no direct family members have had). We are not supposed to live 40 plus years without hormones

[philomenawarburton]

Thank you so much... seeing this has made me feel much better....I'm 66 and have been suffering for years ( 12 years since the menopause)...i've seen my doctor recently and have just started on hrt but was feeling anxious...I don't feel so bad now...

[amredrisco]

Thank you oh so much 💓 I'm 63 and and have never taken systemic HRT, but your advice has made me feel empowered to seek help. ..

[gloriabrown]

I started my harmonie treatments at 50 and I am 75 and still on harmonies 😊

[claradontcara]

I went to a Gyno (a menopause specialist) a few days ago hoping for HRT for fatigue, moodiness, brain fog - and she told me NO because I'm 61. She also went ON and ON and ON about vaginal dryness because she said that i "MIGHT want to have sex when I'm SEVENTY ONE!" Oh she was HORRIBLE. She told me about the 2002 study, about "Bioidentical hormones" and all KINDS of shit that's already online, even after already telling me that I was too damn OLD because "plaque/arteries." I mean sure, I'm old, but I have NO other health issues, plus I exercise, eat right and am strong as a damn horse. I wouldn't even be ASKING for hormones if I had any other options.

[Swrqltr]

I am 70 years old and even though I have worked in healthcare field for over 30 years no one would give me hormones. I am going to find someone to prescribe them for me. I have had it

[iss]

How many women have gotten divorces, quit their jobs, etc all because the medical establishment lies to us about hrt?

[jodiwallace-jltu]

I went through menopause at 40-45 and now am 48, I thought I was to old for hrt so now thank you, I might have this discussion with my doctor, the anxiety I’ve been going through from it have been horrible, as well as physical symptoms. I would love to see change.❤

[peace.denise]

I'm 62 and went through menopause at age 50. My Gyn prescribed HRT (answered my questions, not her fault), but I was still on the fence because of some of the studies. Your information has put many of my questions to rest. Thank you!

[blackwaterarts]

Early menopause at 44. I was such an emotional and physical mess. Mother had breast cancer and gyno basically said put on my "big girl panties" and not take additional risk. Well at age 50 I got breast cancer anyway and was diagnosed with osteoperosis on top of that. New docs and they insisted get both breasts removed and go on HRT. I am in the best mental shape since I began menopause and bone numbers looking great! Biggest regret is not doing HRT early.

[deeford]

This is the first menopause/HRT info video I’ve watched and haven’t cried because I’ve been denied HRT for no other reason than that damn (not the word I’m actually thinking), flawed study. I work in the Medicine Residency at one of the largest programs/hospitals in Boston and recently, a few physicians there presented at DGIM rounds how HRT is so beneficial and should be the standard of care- to the shock and confusion of all the MDs on the zoom. I’m more than 10 years out-my periods stopped at 45, and much damage has been done, but hopefully, I can find someone here who will at least have the conversation with me…🙏🏼

[Bethoflife]

At 69 I started back on HRT last week. Never should have stopped. HRT
actually reduces cancer risks & strengthens heart & bones. Women have
been misled about hormones ! I'm through menopause, but I never got
my energy back. My heart started "fluttering" again too. The whole time I
was on HRT, I stopped worrying about my heart.

[Susie]

I have been taking bio identical hormones since I was 46, I had no estrogen. I’m 60 now and very healthy. My doctor is doing everything she can to make me get off of them. I will change doctors if I have to.

[joycewilson]

Some of these Doctors are jealous that you are doing something to keep them from coming to them..HRT is ground breaking when it comes to my bones... I feel amazing....