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A 66-year-old female asked:
66 years old and 14 years post menopausal. for vaginal atrophy and urethral burning do i need to take oral progesterone along with estradiol .01% cream taken 3x a week. and how long can i safely use the estradiol externally?
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Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
As long as you take the dual combination you are safe.At the age of 66 you may be advised to take a drug holiday. WhatI mean discontinue
the medication for a month and if the symptoms fail to appear or are much less you may continue with no drugs. Good Luck
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Answered May 02, 2022
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
If you still have a uterus, I believe it's recommended that you also take oral progesterone if you use topical estrogen to avoid continually stimulating the uterine lining which is a risk factor for endometrial cancer. Your gynecologist can advise you best,however.
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Answered May 03, 2022
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