I have read the 42 pages in this topic, thanks for all the information! I am ApoE 3 /4, and 43 years old, I’ve had some perimenopause symptoms (sleep problems and maybe some night sweats) and I think it would be worth it to try the BHRT. I have an appointment with a gynecologist next week and I would like to do my homework and to have a clear idea of what I want before going to him, and what do I need to be aware of. For example I did not had any idea about BHRT before reading it here! Now I know that I need to ask for BHRT not just HRT. Both my parents died too young, my dad died for colon cancer at 71, and my mom for a stroke at 70. Not breast cancer in the family…yet. I am healthy, thin and following most of the healthy advice that I have found here
I would like to ask you 1) what do you think are the principal aspect to consider when deciding to take or not to take the BHRT. And 2) could you recommend some papers that in your opinion have good information that could help to make an informed decision.
Judith 3/4
. LOL, apologies for my side rant.
. Since I'm having some symptoms, I'm guessing it will be surgically removed. My vision may be at risk, otherwise (although, the surgery itself carries risks, too). The reason I'm posting here is because I have been researching meningiomas A LOT these last few days, and there are several studies that show a link between HRT and benign brain meningiomas (if you google progesterone and meningioma, you can find a list of studies). Women are twice as likely to have them, and this is what caused the studies to be done. Apparently, more than half the time benign brain meningiomas have been found to be full of progesterone receptors. I have been taking the progesterone for a while now (8 months) because it is supposed to be helpful in preventing AD, but I'm thinking I should probably wean myself off now. I feel kind of conflicted. It's a catch 22, it seems. A benign tumor might not sound so terrible, but depending on it's location, it sure can be! Also, just thought if you are taking or considering taking progesterone, it's good to know this potential risk when making your decision. Oh, the good news: no Alzheimer's was seen in the brain scans...so these measures I've been taking here are working well in that regard!
