Question 1

are women happy with hormone replacement?

Accepted Answer

Some are: And some aren't. It depends upon the specific situation, the problems being treated, the agent used to treat it and which hormone (or hormones) you're replacing. Generally, most women are positive and happy, but there are always exceptions.

Question 2

are there any recent studies thats been done around the effect of hormone replacement and blodcots.

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Here is a great study saying that with transdermal and vaginal estrogen there is no increase in clot risk.: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160330085613.htm
Good knows, because the increase in worldwide wars coincides with taking all the women off their hormones a decade ago!  (LOL- my personal explanation)

Question 3

what's the hormone replacement for transgendered m to f?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: Usually involves some form of estrogen (oral, transdermal, or injection) along with an androgen (male hormone) blocker.   The website for the transgender center of excellence at ucsf and transgendercare.Com have more detailed regimens.   This care is best done under the care if a trained care provider.

Question 4

does hormone replacement come in pills or syringes? or both?

Accepted Answer

Pills: Pills. There are injectable birth control treatments.

Question 5

how effective is natural hormone replacement in fibromyalgia?

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Possibly: It all depends on whether or not there is a hormone deficiency of some kind to begin with. And if so, it could be helpful especially to one's energy levels or sense of well being. This would be especially useful around perimenopause and menopause as well if one has fibromyalgia.

Question 6

how long should a hormone replacement like estrogen be taken.?

Accepted Answer

As long as necessary: But as short as possible. It also depends upon which hormone you are referring. Type 1 diabetes is associated w/pancreatic failure which means no Insulin is produced. In this case, Insulin replacement is lifelong. Hypothyroidism is inadequate production of levothyroxine, so again, replacement is lifelong. Estrogen is trickier. Current thinking is only if you have symptoms, so for as short as possi.

Question 7

should i take hormone replacement wven i still have 1 ovary left?

Accepted Answer

Not if it is working: You should not need to consider whether to go on hormone replacement if you have at least one functioning ovary.  If due to surgery, chemotherapy or other reasons that ovary is not functioning,  you should have a discussion about the pros and cons of hrt with your doctor.

Question 8

if i stop taking hormone replacement,  will my hot flashes return?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Most women will experience hot flushes and or night sweats when withdrawing from estrogen.  Most of those women will see that those symptoms lessen over time.  For many women the hot flushes last only 3 to 6 months.

Question 9

what guidelines are the latest with respect to hormone replacement?

Accepted Answer

HRT guidelines: There are really no guidelines with respect to hormone replacement.  Going to a trained, experienced physician is you best best bet to receive hormone replacement.

Question 10

do you reccomend hormone replacement for women in menopause i am 43?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: There are many many factors that go into choosing whether or not hrt is right for you. Please see your obgyn and have a long talk about it.

But assuming you have no reason not to take it and are having symptoms, then yes - i would offer it as an option for you.

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