When is the Best Time to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy?

💪Starting HRT right after menopause can provide relief from symptoms and offer invisible benefits.

📈HRT can strengthen bones, maintain blood vessel elasticity, and prevent chronic infections.

🧠HRT can help maintain memory and insulin sensitivity, protecting against long-term health issues.

❓The perception that HRT increases the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes is based on a misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative study.

👵Even if you're 60, 70, or even 80 years old, it's still possible to start HRT and experience its benefits with the guidance of a hormone specialist.

Is it too late to start taking hormones after menopause?

—No, it's never too late to start hormone replacement therapy. Even if you're several years past menopause, HRT can still help alleviate symptoms and offer health benefits.

Does HRT increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes?

—No, the perceived increased risk is based on a misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative study. When prescribed and optimized correctly, HRT has been shown to reduce several risks and provide health benefits.

What are the invisible benefits of HRT?

—In addition to symptom relief, HRT can strengthen bones, maintain blood vessel elasticity, prevent chronic infections, maintain memory, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Do I need to consult a hormone specialist before starting HRT?

—Consulting a hormone specialist, especially if you've been without hormones for many years, is recommended. They can evaluate your individual risks and provide personalized guidance for hormone optimization.

Can HRT be started at age 60, 70, or even 80?

—Yes, it's possible to start hormone replacement therapy at any age. Even if you're well past menopause, HRT can still provide symptom relief and health benefits with the guidance of a hormone specialist.

00:00Starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause and its benefits at different ages.

12:00The importance of starting HRT right after menopause for relief from symptoms and invisible benefits.

18:40The benefits of HRT include stronger bones, healthier blood vessels, and reduced risks of heart disease and chronic infections.

24:00Clarifying the misconception that HRT increases the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes.

36:00HRT can still provide benefits even if started later in life, but consulting a hormone specialist is crucial for personalized guidance.