Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hi all — I’ve been reading a recent research- esp. from the US, including the book Estrogen Matters, which questions the idea that women with breast cancer should automatically avoid Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and how it can help with longevity etc.
I’m planning to speak with my doctor about it, but I’m curious — has anyone here looked into this or discussed HRT after breast cancer with their team?
Would love to hear your experiences or any studies/resources you found helpful.
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Depends on whether your breast cancer is estrogen-receptor-positive. If it is, then HRT is definitely contraindicated. If ER-, then it's a bit more complicated—age and menopausal status are factors, as well as cardiovascular and bone-health risk caused by low estrogen levels. As my cancer was ER+/PR+, HRT was a nonstarter.
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I was happy to find your question because I have been trying for months to get an estrogen patch. Back in 2014, I had DCIS stage zero ER+ followed by a bilateral mastectomy not a BCRA carrier but took an aggressive approach. I’ve had a hysterectomy and only have my left ovary. I have done a testosterone pellet but it causes my hair to fall out. After much research including Estrogen Matter, I can’t find a Dr to prescribe an estrogen patch. I am in the Twin Cities and two separate medical groups I’ve been to say they can’t prescribe it due to liability. I even offered to sign a hold harmless. I want it for joint, heart and bone health. Extremely frustrated. If anyone in the Twin Cities reads this and has been able to get estrogen, please share where. Thinking of Mexico at this point.
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Hi @thumper004 , welcome to the community, and thank you for sharing. We’re really sorry you’re dealing with so much frustration around this.
We hope other members with similar experiences will see your post and share what’s helped them or where they’ve found support. In the meantime, it may also help to keep discussing your symptoms and long-term bone, heart, and joint health goals with your care team to explore all available options.
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