So, I have a question :D

[Becca Kay]

Hello peoples, it's been awhile x

I have now been on HRT for just over a year and have been on Evorel Patches for the entirety but I get really bad rashes from them as I am very active, not to mention the fact they don't always stay put, especially after vigorous exercise.

My Doctor has now suggested changing me over to Oral HRT but I am a little concerned with this option as I am 46 years old and have been lead to believe that this could be hazardous for someone in my bracket.

Anyone here have any advice, experiences etc of the pill form at the upper age range?

Love to you all

Naomi

Naomi,  I am your age and have been on oral Estradiol for 4 months.  I discussed risks with my Endo when I started and based on my blood work and medical history he felt the risks were very low for me. 

I don't think you should worry, especially if you have a doctor experienced with trans patients. 

Also, we are not "upper age".  LOL

[KayXo]

Although younger than you, I took very high doses of oral bio-identical estrogen for several years and everything was fine, blood test results came back normal. My doctor agreed to continue prescribing it as long as it appeared it didn't harm my health in any way. Studies also suggest it might even be relatively safe (as compared to non bio-identical forms) in older individuals so that is indeed reassuring.

[Nooms]

Thank you all for the many reassurances regarding the change over. I have been on the new regime for a little over 2 weeks now and seem to doing fine. In actual fact, body changes seem to have kicked up a gear. I guess, regarding the patches, with all the exersise I was probably loosing a lot of E through sweating. Oh well, onwards and upwards x

[Kc1058]

Naomi,  I am your age and have been on oral Estradiol for 4 months.  I discussed risks with my Endo when I started and based on my blood work and medical history he felt the risks were very low for me. 

I don't think you should worry, especially if you have a doctor experienced with trans patients. 

Also, we are not "upper age".  LOL

"Upper Age"? Life is just beginning girls!
I'm 46- and I feel better now than I have in years. I've been on HRT for 6 weeks and when I was running 25mi a week and in the gym every other day, I didn't feel this good.
I was concerned about family health history also- my sister is  abreast cancer survivor and my mother had (self induced) high blood pressure. But I have a clean bill of health and it's full speed ahead. [emoji1380]
-Christyn


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