I had a abdominal hysterectomy last year- ovaries conserved. I have been getting hot flushes ( about fifteen!) a day, headaches, disturbed sleep and generally feeling out of sorts for the past two months or so. I have tried Red Clover, Green Sage and been drinking Soya milk. I am feeling a little better, but am undecided as to go down the chemical route of oestrogen. I have no history of breast cancer in my family. Should I stick it out or visit the Doc?
Thanks.
2007-05-26 02:57:29 · 6 answers · asked by kizzy 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
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2007-05-27 00:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by elvisjohn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The latest research I copied from ORGYN.COM is:
The International Menopause Society updates their 2004 statement on hormone therapy for postmenopausal women.
MedWire News: The International Menopause Society (IMS) has updated its 2004 statement on how best to treat postmenopausal women with hormone therapy.
Since 2004, observational trials have brought to light additional information concerning the use of hormones in the postmenopausal period.
This year more than 30 menopause experts reviewed these data in an IMS workshop.
They recommend that hormone therapy should be included as part of an overall strategy to maintain the health of postmenopausal women. This strategy will also advise women on their diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol habits.
Counseling should convey the benefits and risks of hormone therapy to women in simple terms, allowing women to make well-informed decisions.
Dosage should be titrated at the lowest effective dose, but there is an urgent need for further research to investigate the relative merits of lower doses, regimens, and routes of administration.
Finally, women younger than 60 years should not worry about the tolerability profile of hormone therapy. New data and re-analyses show that the benefits are plenty and risks few when therapy is initiated within a few years of menopause.
The IMS concludes that the Regulatory Authorities should review their current hormone recommendations as a priority.
Posted: 17 May 2007
Now you do what you think is best for you.
2007-05-26 11:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by Josephine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This would be a good thing to discuss with your doctor. There may be other alternatives to HRT - or maybe taking them for a short period of time could help.
2007-05-26 10:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by darwical 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead and start HRT. There is a slight increase of risk of breast cancer and heart disease with HRT. Make sure you are getting your yearly mammograms and monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol.
2007-05-26 10:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by Harmony 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the doctor. Try .15 Premarin (cut .30 in half).
Wish you luck.
2007-05-26 10:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor
2007-05-26 09:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋