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It Is Safe To Take Hormones At 71 Years?

Hi, I am 71 years of age and am postmenopausal, my primary care doctor has prescribed Premarin 0.625 for my sudden sweating and hot flashes, very recent. I was not given estrogen during my menopausal days so do you think it is safe to take hormones at my age? I am afraid of cancer.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for posting question

Estrogen treatment at this age can increase the risk of breast cancers as Breast cancers are estrogen sensitive.

If you are at risk of breast cancer, like a family history of breast cancer, it is advisable not to take estrogen. If not you have to weigh the benefits and risk and opt for or against it.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
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Hi, Thanks for posting question Estrogen treatment at this age can increase the risk of breast cancers as Breast cancers are estrogen sensitive. If you are at risk of breast cancer, like a family history of breast cancer, it is advisable not to take estrogen. If not you have to weigh the benefits and risk and opt for or against it. Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you. Regards, Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM] Consultant Endocrinologist