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HRT for treatment of osteoporosisFrom: Mamaw (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:55:43 -0500 (CDT)
I recently took my mother (age 79) for a checkup, not GYN. She has had spurs and arthritis in her back for many years and is in a wheelchair most of the time. She can walk for a few minutes but is in constant pain if she has to stand still. The physicians assistant had her come in to be checked for osteoporosis. Of course with all the other ailments, including diabetes, neuropathy, hypertension, etc., they suggested giving her hormones to aid in preventing any further bone loss. She took hormones for a few years during/after menopause, but her doctor at that time took her off of them due to bleeding or some reason. That's probably been 20 years ago. To my knowledge she has not had a pap smear during the last 10 - 15 years. Her only complaint has been dryness and itching, no bleeding or pain. I'm sure her doctor should have been doing pap smears during this time. However, my concern is, should she start taking HRT after all these years and would it be of any help at this stage of her life? If HRT would have helped, where was her doctor before her back got so bad? He's a wonderful person and she has all the confidence in the world in him. I want to see her feeling better and get all the help she can, but I can't help but think, too little, too late. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated.
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