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can an NP prescribe it or will I need to see a gynocologist?

I was in tears last week when I realized that I needed HRT and that I couldn't get an appoinment with my primary care physician until SEpt.  I was thisclose to stomping into an urgent care place and begging for some kind of estrogen replacement.  After ugly crying for an hour, I instead I bought a bunch of supplements  (five bottles of various potions!) and signed up for One Medical.

One MEdical has me set with a nurse pract. July 25.  Is it possible that the NP will be able to prescribe HRT at that first appointment or is there going to be a delay to get my blood tested ?

If they say they need to do a blood test, will they say I first need to stop all the herbal supplements before they can test my blood?

Yes, I'm catastrophezing.

I'm feeling like the world is conspiring from denying me treatment.

I have had recent mammogram that eventually gave me all clear, so at least I know that won't be a stumbling block.

Could the OTC birth control pills be used as HRT?  [/quote]

Yes,  One Medical should be able to prescribe it for you. Don’t “ask” for it, TELL them that’s what you’re there for. There’s no good reason not to take it if you’re having symptoms.

Yes, the new OTC pills can be used as HRT. They’re a different type of estrogen than the estrogen in a patch and somewhere online is a calculator for converting estrogen dosages but I haven’t looked for it.

I’m sorry you’re suffering. It really sucks. Our GPs should all be up to speed by now - it’s unacceptable that they’re not. This isn’t just a gyn issue. Estrogen is important for all major body systems.

If One Medical won’t provide it (A) shame on them and I’d leave them and (B) there are excellent menopause-specific telehealth services. Alloy, MIDI, Gennev, for starters. They’ll prescribe for you right away with no fight.[/quote]

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