Hormone replacement therapy
Why am I still getting hot flashes - at the age of 60?!
Q: I haven’t had hot flashes for five years, but now, at 60, I’m experiencing them again as I try to get off HRT. Why is this happening? Am I going through menopause again, or is this going to last forever?
A: The use and weaning off of hormone replacement therapy is comparable to dependence upon and withdrawal from strong drugs like pain medications, opiates, or alcohol after long periods of use. The stronger the formula or dose, and the longer the period of use, the more likely we are to see intense symptoms during withdrawal.
The Personal Program is designed to help restore your body’s foundation of hormone balance naturally. We have even developed a program expressly for women weaning off HRT. In the Program you can schedule consultations with a Nurse–Educator who will work with you to devise the best combination approach for your particular needs. There are many safe measures you can take to help minimize your HRT withdrawal symptoms and restore hormonal balance naturally. In more extreme cases, a brief course of bioidentical hormones may be recommended. So if you’re ready to get started, give us a call at 1-800-798-7902. We’re here to help each step of the way!
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Our Personal Program is a great place to start
The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We're here to listen and help.
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References & further reading on bioidentical hormones and other forms of HRT
Original Publication Date: 12/06/2006
Last Modified: 08/17/2009
Principal Author: Marcy Holmes, NP, Certified Menopause Clinician