Sat, Jan-06-01, 20:43
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Location: NOva Scotia
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Hormones/ HRT
I think taking HRT is a very personal thing . I am 53 and I was on the patch for 6 weeks a number of years ago. At the time I smoked and had a terrible pain in my leg and at 5:30 one evening I took off the patch. By 8 the pain was almost gone and by the next day not a trace. Smoking and HRT can be bad for blood clots. I did not want to have periods and by taking the patch I would continue for awhile to have them. I have had some dillies of hot flashes but am mostly over them now.
When my mom was 75 the doctor gave her Premarin. She said she stopped taking them as she was feeling rather violated. She said "Imagine!! Giving pills to an old lady that make her nipples leak."
Also on a personal note, for myself, I am not keen on the away those poor mares are treated just to collect their urine.
There are pros and cons of taking HRT and just because a doctor prescribes it does not mean it is for everyone.
And that is my personal opinion and no way meant to suggest that some one should take or not take HRT,. I just think it is a very personal decision.
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