TAH Hrt

I'm so confused and scared about Hormone Replacement ...synthetic or what? All I hear is breast cancer, stroke, heart disease...blood clots. I'm 14 days post op and two days from my two week check up? Can someone enlighten me on this? What am I supposed to do?

I am also wondering about this, and wonder whether this is only something recommended for women who have yet to go thru menopause?? I am already 4 yrs into menopause, and wasn't taking any HRT drugs prior to the hysterectomy (2 wks ago tomorrow) with no problems. I hate the idea of taking more drugs and adding on risks and side effects. But am I going to start becoming man-like? I am lost on this subject.

I am lost also, thanks for your insight. I really am at a loss at what to do. Of course I am going to discuss it with my doctor but I also have had several bouts with fibroids in my breasts including a lumpectomy and my parent both have had strokes, which killed my mother. I am so confused. Good luck to you and thanks for your reply

I am 38 and had my ovaries removed on Feb 20th. Although I am having hot flashes (only at night), I am not on any HRT due to my increased cancer risks....my doctor says I cannot take it and he will not prescribe it for me. I actually feel very good about this decision...perhaps because my menopause symptoms seem to be minimal thus far! I just started taking black cohosh after researching it and asking my dr. Hope it will help with my nighttime issues.

My surgeon actually recommended black cohosh for hot flashes, but he did say it's an unproven supplement, from a scientific standpoint, but that many women seem to respond to it in lessening their hot flashes, or making them not as intense. I've found that for me, I have to take it continually for days, weeks, for it to accumulate enough in my system to have an effect. So I think the key here, is that you have to keep taking it daily, twice and give it time to start working.

I have been on her since my TAH over a year ago
I've had no major issues. It keeps the moodiness and hot flashes at bay
I am Leiden factor 5, which means z
I take blood thinners for clotting issues but as long as I am on thinners the hrt is ok with all my doctors. My meds help and I feel human when on them, but do your research!