5 IMPORTANT FACTOR BEFORE STARTING HRT (HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY).

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Having gone through a period with all the sign of perimenopause such as heart palpitation, increase of body temperature, sudden lowering of mood, nightly disturb sleep, dry skin and eyes which make my daily quality of life is compromised.

 

Take all these information to your doctor and he will be able to advice you accordingly and you too should keep one set of this information for future references. 

 

1.   Complete a thorough blood test.

Just to make sure you don’t have other surprises with your health issue as you need a clean bill of heath.

A full blood test with a chest X-ray and cancer marker will cost around RM250.

 

 2.   Have a mammogram.

With the ho and ha of breast cancer, it vital that you know how your breast look like before the commencement of the program. Make it a habit to do it annual as this is the only way you can ensure the health of your breast.

Currently LPPKN is having a subsidized program of RM50.00 for those who total house hold earning is above RM10,000 and FULL subsidies is for those who has lower then RM10,000.00 for women from 40 to 70 of age.

To obtain a centre near you, kindly log on to http://mamogram.lppkn.gov.my/PusatMamogramList.aspx.

 

3.   Check your blood pressure.

You need to control your high blood pressure before you can start HRT and you need to monitor it regularly on your own.

Blood pressure check is usually in the blood test packages. 

  

4.   Ultrasound your womb.

Make sure you womb is healthy and you have regular period. Other HRT plan is available if you have irregular period.

The cost for an ultrasound is from RM120 to RM180. You can get a Free Mammogram for ladies 40 to 70 together with a FREE ultrasound at Vision Dianostic Centre Petaling Jaya.

5.   Go for a pap smear.

Ensuring you had a clean and healthy cervic. You can get a this test at Nasional Cancer Society Malaysia for RM40.00.