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What Effect Does Age Have On Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Question: I stopped taking MTF Hormone injections a number of years ago, when my doctor died and the next doc did not want to get involved. I am over 50 and anxious to resume injections, etc.
Brief Answer:
Please send some more info.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I read your concern but I would like to know if there is anything specificly I can do for you?
If your query consists in taking injections, I wouldn' t suggest them over 50-ties.
Please specify your current medications and if you have any disease.
It will be a pleasure to help you clarifying your query.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Please send some more info.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I read your concern but I would like to know if there is anything specificly I can do for you?
If your query consists in taking injections, I wouldn' t suggest them over 50-ties.
Please specify your current medications and if you have any disease.
It will be a pleasure to help you clarifying your query.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank You. I take 100 mgs Toprol daily (But no major problem with BP). Water pill (HYDRO etc) 12.5 mg sometimes
Eye drops (left eye) 1 daily Alphagan, Lumigan, Cosoft
Health is good (5'7" 137#)
No disease
My wife is in a memory support facility(Alzheimer's) sometimes recognizes me.
Eye drops (left eye) 1 daily Alphagan, Lumigan, Cosoft
Health is good (5'7" 137#)
No disease
My wife is in a memory support facility(Alzheimer's) sometimes recognizes me.
Brief Answer:
Thank you for the info.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the info.
I am sorry to hear about your wife's cognitive problems. It would be really helpful if you could tell me what it is that you would like me to advise you about.
Kind regards
Dr.Mirjeta
Thank you for the info.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the info.
I am sorry to hear about your wife's cognitive problems. It would be really helpful if you could tell me what it is that you would like me to advise you about.
Kind regards
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
I still would like to resume MTF transition. How would I go about this? Is it possible?
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
At 70-ies unfortunately no effect is expected from estrogens furthermore the side effects of them are very risky at this age.
Sorry to give you a bad news.
It will be a pleasure to answer your questions in the future.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
At 70-ies unfortunately no effect is expected from estrogens furthermore the side effects of them are very risky at this age.
Sorry to give you a bad news.
It will be a pleasure to answer your questions in the future.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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