Feedback re GPs visit
Saw my GP this morning and she prescribed exactly what Dr Currie had advised so Im really pleased. However, she did say I would only be able to have it up until I was 10 years post menopause which I was a bit surprised about having read it can be prescribed for life. I didnt want to argue with her at this stage as only just prescribed but wondering if that is what GPs are told to save money as presumably the longer women take hrt, the higher the cost. She did seem quite firm when she said this as if it was an unbreakable rule. Anyway I shall see how I get on. She wants to see me again in just over a month. I am starting with a low dose of oestrogel and also utrogestan. I am hoping I dont get bad side effects.
Mintea x
Great news Mintea that your doc was able and willing to prescribe HRT to you for the first time at age 61, and also that she took note of Dr Currie's response ( if you needed to show it). Also the good news is that she is wrong about the time limit. The 10 year window (although I gather preferably 5) is for women to START HRT - once started then you can continue for ever. I think once you reach 70 the risks tend to outweigh the benefits on average - if you have past history of stroke etc but then the various risks are individual to you and will depend on genetics as well as your lifestyle and general health.
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/balance.phpThe good news also is that you have plenty of time to read up about it and as Anni10710 says no need to worry just yet - when you go for your review each time if she brings the subject up you can drip feed her the up to date info!
But we're getting ahead of ourselves here - frist you need to try it out for 3 mnonths and see how it deals with your symptoms - hopefully everything will improve.
Incidentally I hope your prescrption for vaginal oestrogen was continued as well?
All the best and keep us updated!
Hurdity x