[Melinda in TN]

I used this type of HT for two years due to severe night sweats. There was no such thing as sleeping without it. I tried all of the OTC meds and herbal supplements for menopause and nothing worked. My doctor (a female doctor) said she didn't want to keep me on the hormone therapy more than five years but less if possible. My previous male doctor said I could stay on them the rest of my life. He didn't run any tests or ask any family history. There is no family history of breast cancer but there is history of blood clots. I will never have a male doctor for gynecological issues again, ever.

A few months ago I weaned myself off instead of doing it cold turkey. I've been hormone therapy free for three months and I feel fine. I might wake up once a night with a night sweat but it's not that severe.

[Kieri]

I can’t take HT because I’m Factor V Leiden Positive (I clot too easily). I’ve just started perimenopause and the worst effect so far has been the “creepy crawlies.” I’ve had one hot flash but the fromication is making me nuts. It’s like someone’s poking you with a live wire! Like the night sweats, sleeping with that is impossible.

[napscoordinator]

I will never have a male doctor for gynecological issues again, ever.

How discriminating of you...lol. Seriously just kidding.

[GoldwaterChick]

I started HRT in 1982 when I was 51. Soon went down to .325 dosage

I stopped taking it about 2 years ago, only becase I was just tired of taking it. I never let the safe/unsafe/safe reports bother me. I am 75 and have had a mammagram every year since since I was eligible. Up until this very moment I have been blessed with very good health but that could change tomorrow.