@wanjira011: Starting Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) after age 60 or more than 10 years past menopause is generally not recommended because the risks—specifically stroke, blood clots, heart disease, and breast cancer—tend to outweigh the benefits. ⁣ ⁣ 📌At this age, cardiovascular risks increase because blood vessels may already have age-related plaque, which estrogen can destabilize. ⁣ ⁣ Key 🔑 points to consider with the help of your doctor:⁣ ⁣ ♥️Cardiovascular Risks: Initiating oral hormone therapy, particularly in older women, is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke due to increased clotting factors and inflammation in established cardiovascular disease.⁣ ⁣ ⏰The "Timing Hypothesis": The benefits of MHT are most favorable when started within 10 years of menopause (or before 60). Starting later increases complications.⁣ ⁣ ✨Alternative Treatments: Menopause symptoms often improve with age, so that is another consideration to make with the help of your doctor.⁣ ⁣ Exceptions and Nuances:⁣ Low-dose vaginal estrogen is considered safe and effective for treating vaginal dryness and urinary issues at any age, as it has minimal systemic absorption.⁣ ⁣ 📌Some women over 60 with severe symptoms and no underlying cardiovascular or high-risk conditions might still be candidates, particularly using lower-dose, transdermal (patch/gel) options, which carry lower risks.⁣ ⁣ Your doctor is your best ally when it comes to deciding if you should go for MHT.⁣ ——////⁣ ⁣#menopausehealthcoach #blackwomenshealthandwellness #menopausehormones #blackwomenshealthimperative #menopausehearthealth

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