Too old for HRT?

[Pinkisland]

Hi everyone, I’m 66 and just started HRT. I’m on Lenzetto spray and Utrogestan. I keep worrying that I’m too old to be on HRT. Are there any other ladies out there who have just started at my age and if so, has it helped?

[Allot]

Hi I was on HRT for 22 years after a hysterectomy- I stopped at 62 which was fine for 5 years (I had had implants) However I started to get hot flushes night sweats tiredness etc etc - I went to doctors after suffering for 2 years as it was getting worse - I’m now on patches (since age 70) and everything under control - I don’t think I could think about stopping again.

[Dollymae06 in reply to Allot]

I had hysterectomy when I was 36 I have tried to come off Hrt several times but my symptoms come back. I am also 70 and use the patches they do help but I have other illnesses I suffer with. Fibromyalgia, Underactive Thyroid, Spondylosis and IBS, Anxiety and Depression. It can be very confusing what causes what as the symptoms are very similar. X

[Pinkisland in reply to Dollymae06]

I also have an underactve thyroid and also not sure if it's menopause or my thyroid causing the symptoms. I thought I would trial HRT and if it works, I would then know that it's menopause that is still casuing the symptoms.

[Diamond61 in reply to Pinkisland]

Snap! I always assumed it was as the crossover symptoms are the same!

[Allot in reply to Dollymae06]

I too have under active thyroid and due to IBS anxiety for which I take tablets otherwise I would be confined to home. I have had CBT -and now manage to get to gym and days out with the assistance of immodium. I’m determined not to let hormones and IBS rule my life

[Dollymae06 in reply to Allot]

I'm the same I take Imodium and other medication to be able to go out. I have fecal accidents at times so I do stay home when this happens and wait for the flare to subside.

[Poppycat999]

I think it matters more how long ago you stopped having periods more than how old you are. I'm 62 menopause at 58. I did try HRT at about 60 but l think it clashed with my levothyroxsine tablets for underactive thyroid so l stopped it. I felt too many hormones. It's perfectly safe if you have had a hysterectomy to carry on l believe now. It's all a choice thing now. I do take Vagifem tablets up there twice weekly.

[Lara1244]

Hi

I am 64 and not long started HRT after several health problems appeared after having total hysterectomy. I was late to menopause at 56/57. HRT can be taken for life as you are hormone deficient for life and post menopausal for life. NICE states this and quashes the fact that menopause is over at a certain time and that you have to put up with a diminished quality of life. I have found a difference taking lenzetto in feeling more supple and experiencing less intensive joint pain. Time will tell if I gain more benefits but I’m happy with those changes. I do get less angry at things and am a bit calmer as menopausal rage is a real symptom and I did experience this. Hope this helps. I intend to stay on hrt for life.