I think it's also important to acknowledge the differences in hrt use and tolerance between women in natural meno and women without ovaries. For the former, the whole process is vastly complicated by the natural swings of ovarian output, making any regular supplementation guaranteed to be imbalanced a certain percentage of the time. The risks to the endometrium further dictate hrt limits, with a need to be concerned about feeding endometrial overgrowth. For the latter, I feel there is a much stronger indication for persisting in looking for balance, since we lack that reservoir of limited hormone output that post-menopausal ovaries provide those who still have them, and unless we have most unusual metabolisms and a high intake of xenoestrogens, we can rarely meet our needs with non-hormonal measures. (Please note these qualifications--I know there are those out there who fall into the category of exceptions, but close observation of this body of women indicates that they are indeed exceptions to the norm.)

I also continue to be saddened by the heavy press given to risks of smaller statistical incidence (but high emotional freight) than the benefits of hrt. Obviously, there is a need for personalization, and nowhere is this more important than in assessing the risk/benefit ratio for a specific individual. But the fact is that "this causes cancer" is a phrase that destroys our cognitive ability to look further into the fact that there are many things that affect or can be done to prevent that cancer, and there is some justification of the premise that some of the stats (I'm talking about breast cancer here) reflect better detection due to the increased medical care contact of women on hrt as opposed to those not getting regular medical supervision.  The risks are real, but the fact that they overshadow the benefits and short out the process of individual evaluation robs, I believe, women of the option of giving practical consideration of something that could be of real benefit to them.

I'm not arguing with you here, Dearest--I'm agreeing and decrying the fact that our perceptions and choices and the process of trying to find and use an hrt without all these burdens are driven by commercial concerns (sales for the pharmaceutical, insurance, and media companies) rather than our well-being and health. In a world ordered by menopausal women (well-balanced menopausal women, I hasten to add!), premarin would exist as an historical footnote, women would shop a palette of natural/bioidentical choices with knowledgeable guidance, and synthetics would be reserved for those whose bodies are too frivolous in their interconversion of the hormones. Sigh.

Until then, I'm so glad we have each other.

These things take time!! *Sigh*  Wish I could snap my fingers, and make it all go away!!  It may take another week or so....and you should feel some improvement.......not totally gone....but you'll notice something, IF it's the Premarin doing all the fuss!!  IMHO....it sure sounds it!! If they find anything else, the MRI should show something!!

The emotions take a real beating at this time.....poor hubby....didn't know whether to run, hid...or just keep quiet!!  Think he did all the above.....:biggrin:

Keep me posted!!

((((((((((Luv ya)))))))))))           Nancy

That buzzing you're talking about.....I had it!!  Most annoying and frightening  It interefered with my cognitive abilities too....like THINKING!!  I'ts sort-of like the beginnings of a ~~Hot Flash~~without the heat, (on the face)!! I think it's because the body was rejecting the hormones I was forcing it to take!!  I still get the buzzing....it comes with the occational Hot Flash....but it only lasts a split second or so and not scary......now that I know what it is!!Hormones are such a tricky thing!!  They control so many areas of the body!!Take care my friend and if you have any other questions.....just fire away....if I can answer, I will!!

((((((((((((Hugs from Snowy))))))))))))                      Nancy

Anyhoo take care my friend and HAGO :biggrin:

((((((((((((Hugs from Snowy))))))))))))                      Nancy

I am 56 years old and have been on some sort of hormones since the age of 44.  From age 44-50, I took a low-dose birth control pill, from age 50-54, I took Premarin (with bad side effects), at age 55, I switched myself to the Vivelle Patch (.375) and Provera (2.5) and I started to feel much better.  Now at age 56, I started to suffer from depression and spotting, so I found another doctor (female) who switched me to Ortho-Prefest.  When I started on this new med, I had severe side effects (bad headaches, palps, dizziness, nausea, hyperness).  I started to take 1/2 the dose (cutting the pill in half).  I called the doctor and she told me that maybe it was time to wean myself off of HRT.  I started to do that by taking 1/2 pill one day and then nothing the next day.  I feel 100% better - have more energy, the depression is completely gone.  While still on the Vivelle Patch/Prometrium, I started with severe vaginal dryness for which my new doctor prescribed Premarin Vaginal Cream and that has helped tremendously.  I still have my uterus and my mother had breast cancer.  Do you have any advise for me? Thank you for this wonderful Message Board - It is a "God Send"!

Gratefully yours, Brownie

Ga Girl

Don't know if that helped or not....as my options are quite limited!!  Maybe someone else can add to what I just posted for you.Hope you're feeling better soon! I know these things can be a drag at times:(

(((((((((((((((Hugs from a Canadian Gal)))))))))))))))                                Nancy