Hormone Replacement Therapy?

confused_scared · August 3

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.

chisandy · August 4

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.

Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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