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According to The Menopause Society, age alone should not prevent women from using hormone therapy if the benefits outweigh the risks. This makes the question, **Can you start estrogen at 70?**, a complex one that requires a thorough medical evaluation of individual health factors.
For years, the conventional wisdom suggested that starting hormone therapy after age 60 posed significant health risks, but recent research has provided a more nuanced perspective. Navigating hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as a senior requires a careful, individualized approach to determine if it is safe to take hormones after 60.
According to The Menopause Society's 2022 Position Statement, a woman's age alone should not disqualify her from continuing hormone therapy. This perspective is critical for understanding if and how an 80 year old woman can take hormones safely and effectively, focusing on individualized care and proper risk assessment.
