Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Can you start hormone treatments (HRT) in your 60s, 70s or even later? Many women are told they’ve “missed the window”, while others are left wondering whether it’s too late to benefit from treatment.
The reality is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The decision to start HRT later in life should always be individualised, taking into account your symptoms, medical history, personal preferences and the latest evidence.
In this live session, Dr Louise Newson answers your questions about starting HRT later in life. She explains what the research says, who may benefit, the potential risks and benefits and why age alone should never determine whether a woman is offered treatment.
In this session, you’ll learn:
* Can you start HRT after the age of 60?
* Is it too late to start HRT?
* The benefits and risks of starting hormone replacement therapy later in life
* How age, symptoms and medical history influence treatment decisions
* Common myths about HRT and ageing
* Questions to ask your healthcare professional
Whether you’re considering hormone treatments for the first time, have been told you’re “too old” for treatment or simply want to understand the evidence, this session will help you make more informed decisions about your hormone health.
Topics covered: HRT, hormone replacement therapy, menopause, perimenopause, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, healthy ageing, women’s health, menopause treatment, starting HRT after 60, starting HRT later in life, hormone therapy, Dr Louise Newson.
This session is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice from your healthcare professional.
Can you start hormone treatments (HRT) in your 60s, 70s or even later? Many women are told they’ve “missed the window”, while others are left wondering whether it’s too late to benefit from treatment.
The reality is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The decision to start HRT later in life should always be individualised, taking into account your symptoms, medical history, personal preferences and the latest evidence.
In this live session, Dr Louise Newson answers your questions about starting HRT later in life. She explains what the research says, who may benefit, the potential risks and benefits and why age alone should never determine whether a woman is offered treatment.
In this session, you’ll learn:
* Can you start HRT after the age of 60?
* Is it too late to start HRT?
* The benefits and risks of starting hormone replacement therapy later in life
* How age, symptoms and medical history influence treatment decisions
* Common myths about HRT and ageing
* Questions to ask your healthcare professional
Whether you’re considering hormone treatments for the first time, have been told you’re “too old” for treatment or simply want to understand the evidence, this session will help you make more informed decisions about your hormone health.
Topics covered: HRT, hormone replacement therapy, menopause, perimenopause, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, healthy ageing, women’s health, menopause treatment, starting HRT after 60, starting HRT later in life, hormone therapy, Dr Louise Newson.
This session is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice from your healthcare professional.
