Can I have HRT with endometriosis?

[Sparkstar2]

Hi everyone

I have cervical endometriosis and I am currently on the waiting list for my local NHS menopause clinic. I don't have endometriosis anywhere else -to my knowledge. I was diagnosed in December 2020.

I take medoxyprogesterone during the second half of my cycle which just about stops any extra bleeding.

I was referred in April and there is a 37 week wait in my area so I do not expect to be seen until December at the earliest. What options for HRT were people with endo given? I have been suffering with brain fog, tiredness, sleep issues, going to the toilet often at night, dryness, anxiety and the occasional night sweat for over a year now. I am currently off work with stress and just want to feel well again.

Thanks for your help

[AllthatGlitters]

hi I have been given HRT with endometriosis and adenomyosis x

[Rjb_88]

I had the tablets and the patches

[Mustang2598]

I’m on prostap and have been for a while. This causes my ovaries to shut down. I have Tibolone (hrt) to counteract the menopause symptoms. I’ve been told Tibolone is the preferred hrt by gynae with endo.

[Realtiger]

Also on cyclical HRT with endometriosis (oestrogen spray and Utrogestan tablets) - haven't had any endo surgery as endometrioma confirmed diagnosis three years ago and now entering natural menopause at 51. Gynae offered me lots of hormones which I refused and told me symptoms would improve after menopause so I agreed to tough it out until then.

I was resistant to the idea of HRT but was having 30+ hot flushes a day, night sweats, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog on top of symptoms from autoimmune conditions and was at my wits end by February this year. It was my GP who kept suggesting HRT so I eventually agreed to give it a go - so glad I did!🙂

Most GPs should be able to prescribe body identical HRT without the need for a referral/long waiting lists. If there is a women's health specialist in your practice they will probably be better informed. I'd avoid oral oestrogen preparations at all costs.

[Realtiger]

You might find this factsheet from Dr Louise Newson, the menopause doctor helpful

newsonhealth.co.uk/wp-conte...

[Sparkstar2]

Thank you so much for all your replies, you've really reassured me I'll be able to get some help.