Estrogen and Heart Disease

Posted By Lauren on August 04, 1998 at 09:42:35:







Some time ago,  I overheard a conversation.  It was between a female cardiologist and a menopausal patient.  The patient was on 1.25mg. of estrogen. . The doctor told her to cut this in half as she was taking too much and it could hurt?  her cardiovascular system??.  My ears perked up as I too am on estrogen  and am taking it only to help prevent heart disease since I have a high risk factor with family history.  Now, I am not sure if she meant this was too high for the heart or cholesterol or what???  She was not talking about the breast...What is the latest findings on HRT and heart disease and cholesterol reductions?  Does this really help in these areas?  if not, I am off of them..I have also heard that estrogen patches do not give the heart protection like the pills....Also, some are on a testosterone Hormone after menopause.  If HRT really does help is some better than others?   Thank you, doctor.        Lauren.