What are the side effects of HT?
Like almost all medications, hormone therapy has side effects. The most common side effects are: • Monthly bleeding • Irregular spotting • Breast tenderness Less common side effects of hormone therapy include: • Blood clots and stroke (rare, but the most serious risk). • Fluid retention. • Headaches (including migraine). • Dizziness. • Skin discoloration (brown or black patches). • Increased breast density making mammogram interpretation more difficult. • Skin irritation under estrogen patch. How can I reduce these side effects? Adjusting either the dosage or the form of the medication you are taking can often reduce side effects of HT. However, you should never make changes in your medication or stop taking it without first consulting your doctor.
Like almost all medications, hormone therapy has side effects. The most common side effects are: healthren.com • Monthly bleeding • Irregular spotting • Breast tenderness Less common side effects of hormone therapy include: healthren.com • Blood clots and stroke (rare, but the most serious risk). • Fluid retention. • Headaches (including migraine). • Dizziness. • Skin discoloration (brown or black patches). • Increased breast density making mammogram interpretation more difficult. • Skin irritation under estrogen patch.
