Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Women. Hormone replacement therapy. Yes or No?

I’m 51 and was just told I’m in post menopause, I had about 3-4 weeks of night sweats and now have no symptoms other than that I no longer menstruate. My Gyn said that most experts agree on no HRT unless needed. He said to make sure and take 1200 to1500 mg calcium a day and exercise. Also to get a bone density test in a year.
Does this sound right to you? I thought that the right amt of estrogen was needed to protect your heart etc.. Any opinions/advice/personal experiences would be appreciated.

I didn’t take any HRT at all. I don’t know about the heart and estrogen, but can give you tips on the calcium intake. Our bodies can only absorb 500-600mg of calcium at a time, so its best to buy it in a lower dose and take it twice a day.. or you can get one of those pill splitters and cut it in half, take one half in the morning, the other in the evening. With calcium, be sure to get a 2:1 ratio of calcium and magnesium with added vitamin D. The magnesium will allow the calcium to be absorbed into the bones and the vit. D provides binding.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

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