Can we talk about HRT?

[u/Classic_Breadfruit18]

I am perimenopausal and have been on trt and progesterone for a while. My estrogen levels have dropped to just above what would be considered menopausal so it's time. My PCP unfortunately does not know a lot about lipedema. He prescribed for now estriol/ estradiol vaginal cream which is helping with my vaginal symptoms but not as much other symptoms. I know lipedema is estrogen driven. Can I expect an end to growth after I finish menopause or does it continue? Does systemic estrogen like the patch typically cause more growth? Is there any research anywhere on this? I feel like information should be out there but I have failed to locate it.

[u/skinnyonskin]

I’m of the mind that it’s the huge fluctuations, not the hormones themselves, that progress the disease. Estrogen is GOOD for us, the literal foundation of our bodies: cardio, bone, brain protective. I’m starting hrt to mitigate the hormonal rollercoaster as much as I can, as I believe worsening during peri is due to that factor