@dr.amybkillen: Dear Mom... 🌹 I'm sorry your doctor made you feel guilty for taking estradiol and progesterone. I'm sorry your doctor was not up to date on the literature. I'm sorry that the FDA's warning label on estrogen made the misinformation around hormone therapy worse. I appreciate that you listened to me, despite the fear they threw at you. I'm grateful that at age 79 you have no ongoing medical problems, have a clear mind, clean arteries and a responsive metabolism. I hope your GP doctor sees what a healthy woman looks like and stops making women feel guilty for choosing to make hormone therapy a part of their longevity programs. 🌷 Love, Amy
I'm 76. I'm on estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Been on it since about 2004. I get it from a boutique provider and do not tell my primary care physician.
2025-11-16 19:49:20
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being_with_intention :
Our medical system is a disgrace. Thank goodness your mom is a strong, independent thinker. And has you!
2025-11-16 17:22:43
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Deena :
Primary doctors don’t know anything and it’s really worrisome.
2025-11-16 18:23:47
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jkrm458 :
Yet these same doctors hand out ssri antidepressants like candy to us women. It makes me furious
2025-11-23 20:21:50
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Nara Herbowy Callanan :
Isn’t it the reverse? Isn’t it protective of dementia and heart disease?
2025-11-16 19:25:16
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123Let’sGo :
I’m 61 and I’m so mad!
2025-11-17 02:06:24
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user1908765560041 :
I am worried about cancer risk
2025-11-17 10:26:07
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americanidiot666 :
My MIL had to fight for that patch. She passed away at age 89 wearing it, and I am convinced that's why she lived so long.
2025-11-17 04:53:25
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BWCArocks :
That’s a nice thought but her doctor has dug in their heels and will never admit they were wrong.
2025-11-17 03:21:12
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lisaeatspizza1 :
I feel her pain. Same has happened to me.
2025-11-16 14:14:54
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JC :
Yes my dr won’t even prescribe them to me
2025-11-18 18:35:00
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Anne3🤠🐴🐗🐎 :
My internal med just ordered low dose prempro. My chol elevation directly related to menapause. I am 63. Wt normal but increase in middle Trigly 65. Cho 330 ldl 198 HDL 84 Lipo a neg. Lipo b 165. Bp fine CAC zero. I still have fear of HRT. Rn for 40 yrs and worked ICU, cath lab and heart surgery. So many variable and not all about chol. Every single person on statins have HDL LOW. Never understood why HDL NOT important once on statins. Anyway started low dose prempro today but dang ingrained in my brain!
2025-11-21 14:33:21
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Nejfrod :
Wow
2025-12-02 17:55:41
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Lisa Johnson4627 🇨🇦 :
I have been using estrgel since I was 47 after a hysterectomy I will take it til I die
2025-11-25 22:35:46
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Brava to you and your mom!
2025-11-16 17:20:28
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outandaboutintheworld :
Can you explain why it was put on the list? Was it the patriarchy again?
2025-12-04 20:24:09
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Yvonne 🇨🇦 :
The damage done isn’t over - unfortunately 💯💯💯
2025-11-16 17:49:11
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Twinmama09 :
Good for your mother for hanging in there and putting herself first. Just because their doctor does not mean they are right
2025-11-16 17:10:55
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FancyPants :
But a whole bunch of us have bad bones, bad skin, bad sleep, bad moods, UTIs...thanks doctors.
2025-11-17 04:18:08
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pups_family_alps :
Do you think women in their 70’s can start E&P, or is there a time limit for starting?
2025-11-16 14:26:03
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. :
I would have switched drs so fast
2025-11-18 11:45:25
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ProxonHas3 :
That’s the thing about science. It’s only as good as our latest study. Her doctor wasn’t doing anything wrong. He was just following the latest findings.
2025-11-19 13:32:27
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nini :
Me too I’ve been yelled at and say noted!
2025-12-10 05:25:18
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Summer :
I get mine from naturopath.
2025-11-19 22:31:30
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Summer :
Bio identical hormones. Period.
2025-11-19 22:31:13
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