I had problems on the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) does that mean I am more likely to have problems on HRT?
A. Not necessarily. One of the most misunderstood issues surrounding HRT is its relationship to ‘the pill’. OCPs contain high doses of synthetic hormones to ensure that they are contraceptive, unlike HRT which uses only low doses of natural hormones to simply replace the hormones that the ovaries are no longer able to produce. Therefore many of the problems associated with ‘the pill’ do not apply to HRT and by the same token, HRT is not contraceptive. If you have concerns you should discuss them with your GP or practice nurse.
