Menopause Meds

[Dixie210]

I had a complete hysterectomy back in December, no meds have been given to me since then.  I had already menapaused at 36 an 9 yrs later I had the hysterectomy.  I have become agitated very easily, anxious, and depressed.  I believe it has something to do with my hormones or lack of them.  I went to a Dr. today that want to do a saliva test for hormones, but not covered by insurance and then of course I would have to met with someone that would go through the results of the test and set me up on a natural hormone.  I'm just not sure this test is any better than blood drawn test.  And taking hormones can result in cancer eventually which is a concern for me since I have just recovered from Colon Cancer.

Which is better saliva or blood test?

[Lindy55]

I read an article about bioidentical some time back and it seemed to indicate that you have to be careful what you take as it could cause heart problems and there may be a risk of cancer with these products as well.  Taking hormones will affect your heart health and could do damage to your heart.  I am not sure of whether hormones could increase chance of cancer.  Perhaps go on the cancer forum and ask on that forum.  

[Wesson30]

I have a similar concern which is whether taking hormones will increase my chance of cancer since I am already at risk?  Where should I draw the line with hormone replacement?  Is bioidentical "ok"?  What have you found out?  I had a doctor even tell me I shouldn't eat protein bars or any soy based source of protein because of the phyto-estrogens in it.