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Can I Get Hormone Pellet Insert At 66 Years Of Age?
I am 66 years old ... I am in great health etc. exercise . I have been using the vivelle patch for years, I have been on some sort of hormones since I was 27, when I had a hysterectomy and my ovaries were removed at 41. what do you think about someone my age getting the pellet . I had the blood work done today and plan on having the pellet inserted next week. Keep in mind I am active etc. thanks, Angie
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
As you may know, hormonal replacement therapy is not recommended to be taken after the age 55.
Anyway their use is individual.
If you do not have risks for breast cancer, thrombosis, hypertension, high lipid profile, Diabetes ect. your doctor may confirm their use, but always being in close monitoring for the above mentioned pathologies.
So wish you good luck in your pellet insert.
best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Thank you for your query.
As you may know, hormonal replacement therapy is not recommended to be taken after the age 55.
Anyway their use is individual.
If you do not have risks for breast cancer, thrombosis, hypertension, high lipid profile, Diabetes ect. your doctor may confirm their use, but always being in close monitoring for the above mentioned pathologies.
So wish you good luck in your pellet insert.
best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
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