Hrt and asthma - any problems?

[CraftyLego]

Hi, I have moderate asthma with daily naughty mucus. The mucus is worsened by my rhinitis. The doctor wants me to start using oestrogen gel as my peri menopause symptoms have become nasty. Does anyone have any experience of the estradiol transdermal gel and asthma? I'm worried that it will worsen my asthma. Thanks

[Popplemoggy]

Hi CraftyLego,I sympathise with you re perimenopausal symptoms, they really can be challenging. I dont have experience of the gel but I am taking Eatradot patches, which I to was concerned about taking as I have Asthma and Bronchiectasis. I started on a low dose and was reviwed every 3 months and so on until I found the strength that suited, that I could tolerate helped and improved my symptoms. I have not found any issues with my breathing and I am usually quite susceptible to reactions when I change meds and my breathing is often the first to be impacted. For me if anything it has been an improvement all round. I'm not sure if the gels come in varying strengths but I'm guessing they would and perhaps a low dose to begin is an option for you. Hope you can get some relief and are able to work up to a strength that is good for you with the professional guidance from your Doctor.

Good luck.

[CraftyLego in reply to Popplemoggy]

Thanks so much for your reply. The GP did suggest that i could start with one pump of the gel and increase if necessary. It is so good to hear from someone who has been through this. My asthma is usually triggered by changes too. Fingers crossed 🤞

[Pippin3110]

I have oestrogel and have taken various progesterones over the past year and a half. I have had no problems with my asthma. Prior to HRT I did have issues with phlegm and inflammation in the trachea, but fingers crossed no problems now. So a good experience for me. Hope it works for you!

[CraftyLego in reply to Pippin3110]

Thanks for your reply. It is heartening to hear how it has helped you. I have terrible trouble with daily phlegm. Fingers crossed 🤞 it helps me too!

[Beetle53]

Hi CraftyLego I'm on various asthma meds and have taken the HRT gel for 2.5 years - no significant issues with asthma I'd link to the HRT but menopause symptoms greatly improved.😄 (An advantage of the gel is you can vary the amounts).So give it a go and hopefully you'll find good improvements.

Good luck.🤞

[CraftyLego in reply to Beetle53]

Thanks so much. I'm really pleased that it has helped you. I decided to take the plunge and used one pump of gel yesterday. If my asthma stays the same I will increase to two pumps. It is definitely an advantage to be able to control the dose size.