irradiated thyroid and HRT

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Hello Everyone

I am relatively new and have just come back from my endo who is known for his

anti aging approach. Turns out I am 5 times more hypothyroid than I should be -

while being labeled as normal on the NHS ( TSH 1.8) He is transitioning me from

Levothyroxin to Efra. In additon to a vitamin/mineral regime he has put me on

HRT ( estrogen, testosterone, progesterone balance).

My brief to him was to treat the thyroid in order to control my obesity.

Has anyone else had this expereince of being put on HRT as part of a holistic

hormone rebalancing? I never thought I would ever consider HRT as I am nervous

of the risks ( cancer/stroke). There seems to be a divided opinion on it.

All my sex hormones are lower than normal, but that would be expected in a

middle age woman going through menopuase. I am sluggish and feel like I am

wading through water most days, but I put this down to the hypothyroid (it was

irradiated some 32 years ago - so I really don't have one to speak of)

Would appreciate any thoughts