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Posted on Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Question: I would like to have a second opinion. I have been taking Estradiol 0.025 one patch/week--the lowest dose possible--for a long time and have been advised recently to use progesterone transdermal cream also. I am 82 years old, have had a radical hysterectomy years ago. This is a new doctor and he said if you take estrogen, you need to take progesteron too. It would make me feel better. I just would like to have another opinion. Thank you. (The reason I am still taking Estradiol is that I get heart pain if I quitt completely.) My heart is fine and lab work is good
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Combination of two hormones is better.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,
If you have been taking estrogen only patch for more than 5 years then it is best to start with progesterone also to have a combined effect. It will give you better protection against cardiac pain and will decrease the estrogenic effects. It is best to follow your doctor's advice.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (12 hours later)
Thank you very much for your helpful reply, Dr. Tayal
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
I am happy I could help.
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Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best Regards.
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I Would Like To Have A Second Opinion . I

Brief Answer: Combination of two hormones is better. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns , If you have been taking estrogen only patch for more than 5 years then it is best to start with progesterone also to have a combined effect. It will give you better protection against cardiac pain and will decrease the estrogenic effects. It is best to follow your doctor's advice. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal