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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nothing will happen. You will age like we all do. You will exercise, lift some weights, eat healthy, use moisturizer, etc. 
HRT is not a fountain of youth drug and the marketing to the Gen X crowd is just spectacular to watch. If you are not having big issues, and most of us do not, just live your life. Hot flashes are common, but not life threatening. [/quote]

This. Resist being influenced. Menopause is a normal, physiological phase of life. Use HRT if it’s a really hard phase for you, otherwise carry on as you are doing. [/quote]

See, I think this is super condescending. "If it's a really hard phase.' just because menopause is normal doesn't mean we have to suffer through it.

If you choose no HRy, then good for you...that is  such a super valid and personal choice.

But don't reduce people who use it on being able to not "resist...." Resist what, exactly? Seeking medical care?

In the 16 weeks I have been on estradiol, here is what has changed for me:

I no longer wake up absolutely soaked in so much sweat I have to change the sheets every night.

My brain fog has lifted.

My near crushing and life affecting fatigue has lifted.

My sex life...drive and vaginal dryness..are so much better.

Then there are the cosmetic, superficial benefits: I've lost a little weight, my skin is way less dry and crepey.

It is such a personal choice to take it or not . But don't call it a phase (it is years!) and treat us like dumb lemmings who can't make independent and informed decisions. [/quote]

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