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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The current social media blitz has convinced women that the benefits of HRT are huge and risks are minimal to the point that even talking about the risks gets you labeled as a misogynist or whatever.

HRT has its place for women with severe symptoms. As someone with lifelong insomnia that impacts my mental health, I am not totally writing it off if my hot flashes get worse. But I discussed it with my long-time trusted GP and he advised that the risk of cancer wasn’t worth it and will support me in exploring other ways to address symptoms if they arise. [/quote]

It's all about comparing risks about everything in your lifestyle.

I had first kid over 30 (and last at 35), I breastfeed each for 2.5 years, I only used BC hormonally for about 6 years, I am a healthy weight (only higher weight when pregnant and during the 2.5 years I was breastfeeding---those pesky last 10 pounds don't drop off until you stop), never smoked, exercise, eat clean (low sugar, low carb---get carbs from healthy fruits and veggies mostly, hardly do bread or pasta or rice), get 7-8 hours of sleep nightly, etc.

Yes HRT can have some slight risk for BC, but so do a lot of things in life---most people are overweight, sedentary, use hormonal BC for much longer and make other choices that affect their risks.

I also enjoy cocktails and wine.  I figure, my glass of wine with dinner has a much higher risk to my health than HRT that keeps me sane, allows me to sleep well and feel like a normal person again.  My HRT also lowered my ch0olesterol (which had spiked during perimenopause and menopause).  
It's all about choices in life.  Be informed, but unless you have breast cancer risk in the family, there are many many other things you do daily (or don't do) that increase your risk for cancer much more.  And I'd argue having your mental health back (and memory working 1000X better) with HRT is extremely beneficial.

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