Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Like any medicine, the hormones used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause side effects. Any side effects usually improve over time, so its a good idea to persevere with treatment for at least 3 months if possible. Speak to a GP if you have severe side effects or they continue for longer than 3 months. Side effects of oestrogen The main side effects of taking oestrogen include:
These side effects will often pass after a few weeks. To ease side effects, try:
If side effects persist, your GP may recommend switching to a different way of taking oestrogen (for example, changing from a tablet to a patch), changing the medicine youre taking, or lowering your dose. Side effects of progestogen The main side effects of taking progestogen include:
As with side effects of oestrogen, these will usually pass after a few weeks. If they persist, a GP may recommend switching to a different way of taking progestogen, changing the medicine youre taking, or lowering your dose. Weight gain and HRT Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but theres no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet should help you to lose any unwanted weight. More serious risks HRT has also been associated with an increased risk of blood clots and certain types of cancer. Find out more about the risks of HRT Reporting side effects The Yellow Card Scheme allows you to report suspected side effects from any type of medicine you are taking. Its run by a medicines safety watchdog called the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). BestCareCompare | ||||||
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