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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm 39, and after several years of what, in hindsight, was probably perimenopause (periods of decreasing frequency, DOR/secondary infertility) I am now approaching the full year mark without a period. My gyn didn't mention HRT, but I'm wondering if I need to address it at my upcoming annual. Other than the amenorrhea, I can't say I have any real symptoms, so not sure if it's indicated or not?[/quote]

I had amenorrhea in my early thirties and thank goodness I found Dr. James Simon in DC.  He’s a leader in menopause research.  He put me on HRT to protect my brain and bone health 10 years ago.   I trust him more than any doctor I ever met.  He will spend an hour or more each appointment talking about all his research and menopause.  He understands the whole body is connected and will talk to you about your mental health, physical health, sexual health, etc.  Anyone on the fence about HRT should go see him and pick his brain.  [/quote]

Darn, looks like he doesn't accept insurance. Do you mind sharing what an appointment costs you to see him? How does it work from an insurance standpoint if you need lab work, etc?[/quote]

I just saw him 2 weeks ago and it cost me $350, they do give you something to submit to insurance if yours will take it.  It sucks how all good specialists don’t accept insurance anymore.  To minimize costs I have my primary (Kaiser) run the blood work he asks for, do annual paps, order my DEXA scans.  Neither has no problem with this set up.  Good luck.[/quote]

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