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Suggest Remedy For Hot Flashes After Discontinuing Hormone Replacement Treatment
Question: Hi I am a 66 year old woman who has been on hry for about eight years now. I had to find a new doctor because I am on Medicare now. She tells me that I am to old for http and she wont refill my script.iv been off for three months now and not liking it.flashes and night sweats are full on my mood is terrible and noticing that a lot of things are changing.ive always healthy and regular my blood pressure is flucktuating heart burn aches and pains.I cant believe that little pill keeped me healthy and this woman is telling me I cant have it.I only take hrt and cialopram for anxiety.no other problems.can I be helped???? Please
Brief Answer:
find another doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
While it is true that hormone replacement does pose some risks as you get older, in cases like yours it is justified. You need to find another doctor or keep the one you have and find someone who specializes in hormone replacement. Many women your age with similar symptoms are kept on hormone replacement indefinitely by many doctors.
As long as you understand the risks of taking the hormones you should be able to find a doctor that is willing to prescribe it to you locally.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
find another doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
While it is true that hormone replacement does pose some risks as you get older, in cases like yours it is justified. You need to find another doctor or keep the one you have and find someone who specializes in hormone replacement. Many women your age with similar symptoms are kept on hormone replacement indefinitely by many doctors.
As long as you understand the risks of taking the hormones you should be able to find a doctor that is willing to prescribe it to you locally.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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