HRT Patches are they safe?

[Diamond61]

Hi

I have had hot flushes and aching joints, arthritis etc for the last 10 years and hoping these would help.

I am 62 had my last period 10 years ago and when I asked back then I was told I couldn't have HRT as it had risks, so I battled through.

Now I have VA and I am hoping that when my BP is controlled my GP has said I could have a gel plus an oral for progesterone for my womb.

I would rather have patches than anything orally.

So my question is how safe are they please?

[Pikwik]

Hello ,I too am on gel and progesterone and find the combination works well ,these are just as good as patches although a little more of a faff I suppose compared to a stick and go patch .I would say that for the atrophy you will need vaginal oestrogen as well as the hrt did not relieve this fully .

[Dollymae06 in reply to Pikwik]

I am 70 and I use Estrodot 75mcg patches they are very small and stick firmly. It takes 3 months for you to feel the full benefit and you can up the dose if need be. Transdermal Hrt is very safe it is body identical it is the Oral Hrt that carries a small risk of clots but the benefit outweighs the risk for many women. For vaginal atrophy you will need vaginal estrogen pessaries or cream you insert it every night for 2 weeks then 2 times weekly . Hope this information helps.x