HT Fear
I have an RX for Transdermal estradiol patch and progesterone pill. I finally filled it after speaking with NPs and a pharmacist. I decided today was the day I will start it. I went to put the patch on this morning and anxiety took over and I just couldn't do it, especially after reading the info sheet included with it! I think I am worried about how I might experience side effects and I seem to have health anxiety that I never had before. Any advice to help me just do it as Nike says! :) Thanks!
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Those info sheets can sound really intimidating. One thing to keep in mind is that some of the language in those resources may be outdated. Even leaders at the Menopause Society and ob-gyn groups have weighed in on this.
I’ve been using transdermal estrogen and progesterone for over 10 years now and it really has been life changing for me. It sounds like you’ve really done your homework and had thoughtful conversations with your care team about your options. Just wanted to give you a shout out for prioritizing yourself and being so intentional about your health decisions!
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Thanks Lisa! I finally took the HT plunge after reading your comment and watching a video from the sanomidlife resources and so far so good!
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Hot Mess! so glad you followed up with an update and even happier to hear things are going well!
Hot off the press and something you may find interesting - the FDA (with support from the Department of Health and Human Services) is initiating the removal of the ‘black box’ warnings from HT products for menopause. Sharing the FDA news release below in case you’d like to give it a read:
HHS Advances Women’s Health, Removes Misleading FDA Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy | FDAHere’s to opening the door wider for more women to have informed conversations and make informed choices about their health!
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OMG! My husband sent me that link today as well! Thanks Lisa :)
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