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Is 55 too old for HRT?
It is not usually appropriate for women over 60 to be starting HRT but as the WHI study shows, women initiating it over 60 years do not seem to be at increased risk of cardiovascular events or mortality. Many women seek advice on the effects of HRT on sexual activity and desire.
Should I take HRT at 51?
‘Early menopause’ is when the final menstrual period occurs before a woman is 45. For women who experience premature or early menopause, HRT is strongly recommended until the average age of menopause (around 51 years), unless there is a particular reason for a woman not to take it.
Can you be too old for HRT?
Answer. Hormone therapy can be extremely beneficial for bone health purposes for women up to the age of 60 years, and in some circumstances women may continue hormone therapy after this age, depending on their general health, family history and bone density / history of fracture.
Will I gain weight on HRT?
Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but there’s no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet should help you to lose any unwanted weight.
How long should a trans woman take HRT?
Cis women are often instructed to cease HRT after roughly 10 years to avoid potential health complications; that isn’t necessarily true for trans women. According to Transgender Care at UC San Francisco, there’s no evidence supporting continuation or cessation of hormones for older trans women.
Can HRT trigger menopause symptoms in transgender women?
As transgender women age, some choose to lower their estrogen dose or possibly stop HRT completely. This can trigger reactions similar to menopause symptoms, but can be mitigated if they’re still producing endogenous testosterone via their organs present at birth.
Can HRT change who you are attracted to?
Some trans women have even reported that HRT changed who they were attracted to, as in, for example, they became more attracted to men or less attracted to men afterwards. Obviously, that’s not everyone, tons of people experience the same attraction before and after, but it is something that more than a few trans women have experienced.
What is HRT and how does it work?
What is HRT? Well, in a non-trans context, hormone replacement therapy is commonly given to older cis women (not trans) to alleviate their symptoms of menopause.