HRT (Estrogen and Progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy) After cancer for menopause?

Studies have shown that a woman's risk of breast cancer is related to the estrogen and progesterone made by her ovaries (known as endogenous estrogen and progesterone). As I understand it, estrogen can be produced elsewhere in the body. Post menopause, production of estrogen gradually diminishes. I feel a bit lucky that, if you have to get breast cancer, I got it way past an almost symptom-less menopause, with limited side effects from hormonal therapy (and none of the joint pain/menopausal type). I have no hopes that finally finishing 10 years of hormonal therapy next month will result in some magical improvement in my somewhat battered bone density, but I’ll still be happy. 

@au0rei I can understand the confusion and dilemma regarding estrogen!  I read a lot about foods that are known as phytoestrogens are of benefit to women. 

Some "experts" say for example, that eating soy products are beneficial, whereas as other "experts" say soy products are to be avoided.  I wonder actually who is right! 

Thank you @cranky_granny for your input. It is so sad that the cancer is hormone positive which indeed may feed on female hormones or this is what the medical world believes. At the same time so puzzling as we all grew up with female hormones and our heart, bones, uterus  and possibly brain cells also have estrogen receptors. That is why it is believed when women reach menopause the risks of heat attacks, osteoporosis and Alzheimers’ are greater. In fact more women die from heart attacks than breast cancer after menopause.

yes the decision is mine but I don’t think there’s any doctors (at least here in Australia) who would be willing to prescribe HRT to a cancer patient. I am just beginning my search on HRT after finding myself menopausal and dealing with awful symptoms. 

Hi @au0rei 
I’ve been warned off any hormone additives i’m estrogen 95% progesterone 90%  with mets. So I don’t want to feed the lesions at all, especially as at last testing I was stable. I tolerate the side effects for the most part. 

Hi @au0rei
Was your cancer ER positive?
My understanding is that if that is the case any HRT would not be recommended.
Best to check with an oncologist .

I was put on HRT for the rotten menopausal issues following a hysterectomy -  my mother used to tell me I looked like a red Indian !  I stayed on it for 8 months then I decided I did not like taking them.  I did some research and, whilst I hate needles, I went to an acupuncturist and he solved all the menopausal problems.

I have three to five hot flushes during the night, every night. Plus numerous during the day. I also have menopause induced issues with my lady bits. Yesterday, my mets nurse put me on to "The Womens Menopause Symptoms After Cancer Clinic" held at the Royal Womens Hospital. I believe there are similar clinics in other states. I need to get a referral and then book in. They have Gynos, Oncos, Endos, Psychs, Sexual Counsellors and specialist nurses in their multidisciplinary team. I am booking in with my GP today to get that referral!