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Read some of our customer ratingsBefore making a decision on whether or not to use HRT, many women seek information on the possible side-effects. In this page, our menopause expert Eileen Durward discusses some of the downsides of using HRT and the symptoms that may arise from this treatment.
If you are not struggling with your symptoms of menopause, then taking HRT may make the experience more difficult. HRT rarely comes without its side effects. However, in the main, these side-effects are mild and usually preferable to severe symptoms of the menopause. Common side-effects include:
This is the situation when blood clots form in the veins of the body. There are two common areas where clots can form as a side effect of HRT:
Both DVT and PE are known medically as Venous Thromboembolism. The risks appear to be higher when taking Continuous Combined Therapy (CCT) rather than oestrogen-only HRT, and the risk is also higher in the first year of taking HRT.
A small increase in the risk of these cancers has been reported as a side effect of HRT.
Another side effect of HRT is an increased risk of developing a stroke. This is a condition where the blood supply to the brain is affected, causing damage to the brain, and loss of brain function.
High doses of oestrogen (ie. more than 50 micrograms) increase the risk more than low doses. However, the risk of a stroke is higher from lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity and high blood pressure.
Heart disease is very common in the western world. This condition affects the arteries of the heart and is the cause of angina and heart attacks.
There is a small increased risk of heart disease as a side effect in women who have begun using Continuous Combined Therapy (CCT) more than 10 years after their menopause. However, there is no evidence to suggest that oestrogen-only HRT increases the risk of heart disease.
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Jean — 17.08.2017 21:19
My son threw out my sample need another if possible.don't want to take HRT
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Jane crichton — 10.08.2017 11:06
Is it normal to be very down with a loss of appetite when taking hrt
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eileen — 10.08.2017 12:15
Hi Jane
If these symptoms have only appeared since you started the HRT then it is important to let your doctor know. Not all HRTs suit everyone so your doctor may be able to change you over to one that is going to make you feel better.
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Debs Wadey — 02.07.2017 17:39
Is it safe for me to continue taking menopause support tablets together with oestrogen only hrt?
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eileen — 03.07.2017 11:13
Hi Debs
There are no contraindications listed so it should be fine.
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