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Im currently on hrt gel what do you think of it and do you have other treatment you would recommend?

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Phythormones: Plant based hormone like compounds are becoming increasingly popular for . They are often custom compounded and applied topically on the skin. You will have to find a gynecologist or family physician experienced in phythormones.

Answered 7/9/2013

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Great if use correct: Hrt is awesome if used correctly specially if you are 44 yo.. I expect to stop by 50 yo like all menopausal women. The longer you use it the higher the risk for breast cancer later on. Make sure u use prog also if you still have a uterus. Hope this helps. No smoking!

Answered 4/26/2013

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Generally U R fine, : Sympt. Relief important. Topic broad, there are types of hormones, estrogen and progesterone. In post menopausel women, combined hormes, for those with a uterus, confers a roughly 43/10, 000/yr risk of issues that would not otherwise occur. Estrogen alone, 7/10, 000. Avg age in study 63. Consider cost, Estradiol oral or low dose ocp, cheap. Safety oftransdermal , bioidentical over oral speculative.

Answered 6/25/2014

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