Anyone here been on hormone replacement therapy?

[carole]

Mary i have not read all the other posts, but just wanted to tell you , i am also going through the same thing, although i do have an appetite, but i weigh less than i did some years ago, but i have to say the fat is all around the middle, it is common for women our age to do this, some women are lucky, and i just hate them don't you? just kidding, it is uncomfortable and horrible, i look Like i am pregnant sometimes to me, well if i stick it out, i am used to holding my tummy in as to not look that way lol.I must have a large momentum like Dr Oz says some people do have,it does seem inevitable for some woman our age, it is much harder to loose weight in this age group.

I have heard HRT often puts weight on, so would you really want to go there, and there is an increase of the chances of breast cancer, i have had the most awful hot flashes for two months now, unbearable, and i would not even consider it, but hey guess what they have gone for over three weeks, now, i guess i am waiting for them to return though.

My poor mother would not go on HRT because of the breast cancer risk, and she had an awful time with hot flashes, sadly she got it anyway, but that is purely bad luck really.

I personally would not choose to go on it,especially as your hot flashes are minimal,grin and bear it if you can is my advice.

I have just read one of your posts, Mary i would certainly not consider the HRT for the weight gain around your middle, although i can so empathise of how awful it is to carry it around there, surely it is not worth the risk of getting Breast cancer,believe me you don't want that if you can avoid it,especially as you are five years into the menopause and your symptons are so mild,i am amazed your Dr even suggested it, seems odd to me,as most women actually gain weight on HRT, it is your choice though, but seriously please re-consider that option, IMO it does not seem a good option to me.

[lizbud]

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[Medusa]

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