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Posted by disturbed (My Page) on Sun, Jul 9, 06 at 19:10
| I am 56 and had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago. I took HRT for about 1 1/2 years, the Estradot patch. It worked at first but then a few months ago, I started getting hot flashes and night sweats and stopped taking it. I get no more hot flashes off of it than when I am on it. Just wanted to talk to someone else in a similiar situation. I hear so much bad talk about losing bone mass if you don't take something, that I am a little scared. Also my libido went way down and would like some other comments on this and what can be done. I took a lot of natural things but nothing seemed to help for long. I have used Primrose Oil and Black Cohosh and both seemed to work at first, but now nothing works. I stopped taking all my herbs and vitamins as I am not sure anything works anymore. I exercise, do weight lifting for my bones and eat healthy. I feel fine, have the usual aches and pains. Just worried. |
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RE: Worried about bones
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I don't think the bone loss is too bad if you get moderate exercise and eat yer calcium. Does it run in your family? I wouldn't stop taking vitamins... your diet can always use a little boost. :o)
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RE: Worried about bones
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| Give yourself a break and try soyisoflavones. They took away my hot flash's, and they build bone density, good for the heart. This worked great for me, and I think you will find relief and strong bones. :) Arum |
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