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Menopause and running

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sallykate Jul 2022 10:06am, 28 Jul 2022 10,075 posts	Quote Pin sallykate Stupid weird link pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Velociraptor Jul 2022 10:13am, 28 Jul 2022 59,043 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor When (if!) I come off HRT I'll be aiming to increase my phytoestrogen intake in advance. Edamame beans play havoc with my cantankerous colon but I'm happy to use calcium fortified soya milk, tofu and tempeh.
Ness Jul 2022 11:09am, 28 Jul 2022 23,694 posts	Quote Pin Ness Is there a time limit for how long you can stay on HRT? My current prescription seems to be working really well so I was hoping not to change for a few years yet.
Gromit Jul 2022 12:07pm, 28 Jul 2022 1,791 posts	Quote Pin Gromit GP told me yesterday 10 years ...... i know i've read on her folks being on a lot longer than that or certainly plan on being so ............
EvilPixie Jul 2022 12:14pm, 28 Jul 2022 34,388 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie I had heard 10 years too
GimmeMedals Jul 2022 12:16pm, 28 Jul 2022 22,985 posts	Quote Pin GimmeMedals I'd heard you can be on it for life.
Meglet Jul 2022 12:19pm, 28 Jul 2022 22,845 posts	Quote Pin Meglet You wonder what the point of HRT is if it just delays menopause symptoms? Are they any easier to cope with when older?
Ness Jul 2022 12:20pm, 28 Jul 2022 23,696 posts	Quote Pin Ness That'd be good, GM. At least 10 years would be OK but I'd prefer more if possible.
Fragile Do Not Bend Jul 2022 1:55pm, 28 Jul 2022 9,967 posts	Quote Pin Fragile Do Not Bend V’rap has previously said she intends to be on it for life. I hope I can be too.
Velociraptor Jul 2022 2:02pm, 28 Jul 2022 59,049 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor There isn't an official time limit although the increased risk of breast cancer starts to become significant after five years. With the current state of evidence, I think the decision should normally be the woman's provided she is in a position to understand any additional risks she faces and give informed consent. There are a few medical situations (Gymfreak and her known clotting disorder would be one) where as a GP I wouldn't prescribe HRT and would refer on. Delaying menopausal symptoms can make a lot of sense if, for example, you're in a demanding work role and can't accommodate the disruption caused by disturbed nights, hot flushes and brain fog, but you may be retired and better able to manage in ten years' time.