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As far as heart health, osteoporosis, etc, I am sticking to a whole food, plant-based diet (which we can't talk about) and really emphasizing my strength training. I am now 50 and everything is fine. |
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09-30-20, 10:31 AM | ||
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For bone health, hormones are only delaying the decrease in bone density, unless you plan to take hormones until death, which I don’t. And I don’t think they help with weight control. Wouldn’t that be nice? But I feel this is part of life too. Even without any or many extra pounds, nobody seems to get away without the change in weight distribution. I think it’s an individual decision. Studies show this or that, but on huge numbers of people. But each of us is different in our family history and what problems we may be more prone to and in what is most important to us. The uncertainties about breast cancer alone make me very hesitant about hormones. |
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09-30-20, 10:50 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arizona
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I'm 60, and have never taken HRT. I started pre-menopause in my mid-40's and was done at age 50.
I had no hot flashes, or mood swings. I have gained about 10 pounds, but I could lose it if I tracked my eating. I get tired of tracking, and stop, and then gain it back. The worst thing I have experienced is the vaginal dryness. I guess the estrogen cream would help with that. I'm not sure my GP would prescribe HRT for me, as she thinks I have high BP. I'm pretty sure my BP is normal, and I have very bad white coat syndrome. But I don't think I could get a prescription for HRT because of my white coat syndrome. My bone density is good, and my test results were all normal from my checkup last February. Also, there is no history of osteoporosis or heart disease, but my mother did have breast cancer around age 70. Because of the breast cancer risk, I'm nervous about taking HRT. However, it's been over ten years since I went through menopause. I guess I'm over the time limit, and HRT has more risks than benefits. It would have been helpful to know about that sooner, but I never had a doctor mention it.
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10-02-20, 07:38 AM | |
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If anyone is interested, I will update you after my phone consultation with her next week. I've already received a fabulously helpful personalized 81-page document to read before the appointment. I'm learning so much and am already starting to make some changes. I can't wait to make more. Without going into details, some of the stuff pertaining to me has been mind-blowing.
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10-02-20, 10:26 AM | ||
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Thanks. Yes. I'm afraid of hormone threrapy, but I hate the 'internal' dryness. |
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10-05-20, 05:02 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Just updating in case anyone is interested. the phone consultation was fabulous. I would say that it is by far the best $200 that I have spent in the longest while. I learned so much. She's sweet, approachable, helpful ... you name it. I'm so thankful to my husband who encouraged me to do all this. I'm also thankful for all the helpful feedback.
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I hear you. Not trying to pressure you or anything, but her videos are so helpful and informative. However, they really do need to be watched in order.
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10-07-20, 12:02 AM | ||
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arizona
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I only watched a few of Menopause Taylor's videos, but I got the impression she also recommends positive lifestyle changes, even if you are taking HRT. In fact, I have the impression that lifestyle matters more in the long run. TBH, watching her videos made me feel depressed. Since I thought menopause was a normal part of life, I wasn't that worried about it, and didn't think of it often. Now I'm concerned I'm at risk for osteoporosis and heart disease, because I didn't take HRT during that ten year window. The medical profession sadly doesn't inform us well about menopause. I hope that changes soon.
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10-07-20, 02:49 PM | ||
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If a friend were to ask me, after learning what I've been learning, I would suggest: a. either watching this video with a Gynecologic Menopause Specialist or b. looking for a Gynecologic Menopause Specialist in your area (she has info on that). If it's not in the video, I can share that here. or c. booking a one-hour session with Menopause Taylor. The medical professional doesn't inform us much about menopause, because menopause is barely touched upon in medical school.
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10-07-20, 03:42 PM | ||
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arizona
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But thanks for caring, I appreciate it. I apologize for the venting. Aging is not for the faint hearted!
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