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What Are The Side Effects Of Ovestin Cream?
Question: A 80 year old with vsginal atrophic changed is reluctant to use ovestin even on lew dosage over s short period disinfect she has angina. What is thee reality
Brief Answer:
Mainly due to long term side effects of being on hormones
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and if I am not mistaken you are asking about why an 80 year old female with vaginal atrophic changes is reluctant to use ovestin (a hormonal supplement)? Please correct me if I have misunderstood.
From what I have understood, my response is that most women are afraid of hormonal supplements due to their long term side effects. Hormonal supplements increase the risk for cancer in the long run, but this is only if the individual is on the hormones for a long time (5,10,15 years). This is the only reason most women are afraid of the hormones. Another reason could be a psychological fear of being dependant on any kind of pills, which commonly develops in the elderly, due to fear of nearing death. You need to understand her and convince her that this is only for her good health and will prevent and future discomfort.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. As mentioned, please write back to me if I have misunderstood your query.
Best wishes.
Mainly due to long term side effects of being on hormones
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and if I am not mistaken you are asking about why an 80 year old female with vaginal atrophic changes is reluctant to use ovestin (a hormonal supplement)? Please correct me if I have misunderstood.
From what I have understood, my response is that most women are afraid of hormonal supplements due to their long term side effects. Hormonal supplements increase the risk for cancer in the long run, but this is only if the individual is on the hormones for a long time (5,10,15 years). This is the only reason most women are afraid of the hormones. Another reason could be a psychological fear of being dependant on any kind of pills, which commonly develops in the elderly, due to fear of nearing death. You need to understand her and convince her that this is only for her good health and will prevent and future discomfort.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. As mentioned, please write back to me if I have misunderstood your query.
Best wishes.
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