Question 1

isnt it true that hrt is a much lower dose of hormones than all birth control pills carry?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The typical dose of estrogen in hrt is  about 1/4th to 1/6th the dose of estrogen in a birth control pill.

Question 2

are birth control pills the same as hormone replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

No: Birth control pills and HRT contain different types of Estrogens and progesterones and different dosages of hormones.  They have been developed to meet different needs for women at different stages of their lives and thus have different risks, benefits, and side effects.

Question 3

how safe is hrt?

Accepted Answer

SAFE for many women: Hrt (and its reputation and safety) constantly changes as new studies come out.  Here is the best review: in patients with no increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, or blood clots, trans-dermal hrt (patch, cream, gel) is relatively safe, and safe for just a few years, but as few as necessary.
An even better review: talk to your own doctor.

Question 4

which hrt works best?

Accepted Answer

HRT: I presume you mean Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Pharmaceutical reps, all nice folk, come often to the doctor with new information about their "wonder" drug. The drugs are almost always very reliable but the doctor really won't know which new product is best for which patient.
Take your doctor's advice which may or may not be sound. Free meds will be given but the next lot will likely be expensive

Question 5

what is your opinions about hrt?

Accepted Answer

HRT: In my opinion should be reserved for moderate to severe menopausal symptoms. Usually bad hot flashes and night sweats. Take care!

Question 6

how can my 90 yo aunt get hrt?

Accepted Answer

Why?: The indications for hormone replacement therapy are quite limitted in the oldest old. In fact, i can not think of one approved recomendation for estrogen replacement in a 90yo woman. Newer studies show there is some room for use of hrt early in post menopausal women. Old studies were disproven for use of ert in the elderly with dementia as being helpful for management of agitation.

Question 7

how can hrt affect me, am diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Diffuse effects: Worse fatty liver
May worsen the diabetes after a while
Increase risk of venous thrombosis, and cardiovascular disease

Question 8

is anyone still taking 'livial' hrt?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Livial is an alternatively prescribed hrt (also called tibolone), mostly used in great britain in europe.  It is rarely prescribed now.

Question 9

is it harder to loose weight on hrt?

Accepted Answer

Hrt weight: Despite common misconcepts weight gain on hrt i is uncommon and no more than a couple of pounds there is no medical reson to gain weight on hrt .Good lifestyle should help you to loose weight just same as somebody not on hrt.

Question 10

5htp

can i take 5htp whilst on hrt?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: There is no reported drug drug interaction, however the national institutes of health recommends not to use 5-htp until more is known. 5-htp might be unsafe. Some people who have taken it have come down with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (ems), a serious condition involving extreme muscle tenderness (myalgia) and blood abnormalities (eosinophilia).

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