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Stopping HRT

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Anjibebe
Anjibebe

I have stopped taking 1mg elleste duet after approx 12 months and was wondering what to expect over the coming weeks. It's been about a week since I stopped....any advice would be appreciated thanks.

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  • alison28608
    alison28608 Anjibebe

    Posted

    I found that anytime I stopped HRT, I was ok for about 3 weeks, then all the symptoms that I went on it in the first place, returned. 10 months after stopping, I am no better. However, I know many people who were fine after a spell of taking HRT and then stopped. I hope you find this
    • Anjibebe
      Anjibebe alison28608

      Posted

      Thanks for your message. I hope things settle down for you eventually.
  • looloo43
    looloo43 Anjibebe

    Posted

    Can I ask why you are stopping it after 12mths Anjibebe?
    • Anjibebe
      Anjibebe looloo43

      Posted

      Hi, I was talked into starting HRT by my GP after she said the risk of breast cancer was low, however recent news states otherwise. I was taking clonidine for hot flushes and GP suggested Elleste duet instead.
    • looloo43
      looloo43 Anjibebe

      Posted

      Hi Anjibebe.  There are lots of forms of hrt & some have lower risks than others. You could chat to your gp about options if you want to, or see if your surgery has a specialist meno/gynae gp or nurse (many surgeries do these days) that you could talk to.  I am on estrogen gel & micronised progesterone capsules (utrogestan) which are low risk hrt. just a suggestion hun. xx

    • Anjibebe
      Anjibebe looloo43

      Posted

      Thanks for replying, I will see how I go as as yet I am not suffering any symptoms. I am hoping to just let nature take its course lol, fingers crossed x
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