Jan 15, 2011 (Started Aug 18, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for bone pain)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.3 mg-1.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Hormone Replacement Therapy made me feel better generally. I took HRT constantly from when menopause symptoms started at age 45. I changed to the generic pills as they were cheaper. I stopped because the GYN said to stop (risk of Cancer) and I am almost 64. I tapered off the drug much more slowly than the GYN prescribed. (I think Drs don't realize that it is better to go slowly in that regard) The unexpected positive effects of HRT are that it made my mood better. It lessened hot flashes. I had more energy. If it wasn't for the cancer warnings...I might still take it. The hot flashes have increased again but I like not taking pills every day.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Mar 29, 2009 (Started Aug 18, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for bone pain)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 0.3 mg-1.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Risk of cancer in some women.
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