Message #57157

[marieh2000]

I had a hysterectomy (sp?) about 4 years ago and have been taking HRT ever since.  I did try once during this period, going without my "patch" for about two months, just to see if there was any difference, and believe me, there was!  I will not try that again anytime soon.

I know every person is different and you have to do what is best for your body, but as for now, HRT is the better choice for me.  After years of feeling bad and being in constant pain from female issues, I feel better now than I can ever remember feeling.  

I have had to have my dosage "tweaked" over the last six months, as the night sweats and hot flashes started coming back.  But since then, no problems.

As for the doctor brushing your concerns aside, mine did the same thing for years.  When he retired, I started seeing the doctor that replaced him.  When I started telling him my history of problems, he basically said that I shouldn't be having them and he would attempt to find the cause of them.  If your doctor is not listening to you, please find one who will.  

Sorry to be so long winded in my post.

Marie