HRT patches

[Gyp101]

HI

My doctor has asked me to consider HRT patches to help with my tiredness, aching joints , hot flushes and belly fat gain.

I always thought that HRT can cause weight gain. Does any one have any experience of these patches they can share with me please.

I'm so confused and i dont want to start something thats going to make me gain even more weight.

thank you all 🙂

Gill

[virgilmerk]

There is some evidence that HRT can cause weight gain, but it's not clear how much and it may be due to other factors, such as age and lifestyle.

If you're concerned about weight gain, you can talk to your doctor about choosing a type of HRT that is less likely to cause essays.edubirdie.com/do-my-... weight gain, such as transdermal HRT (such as patches).

However, I suggest eating a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and manage stress. There are simple things indeed.

Please talk to your doctor about your concerns and to develop a plan that is right for you.

[Gyp101 in reply to virgilmerk]

Thank you . That’s really good advice

[virgilmerk in reply to Gyp101]

Hi Gyp101! How are you?

[Gyp101 in reply to virgilmerk]

Hi

I’m ok thank you . I’ve not made my mind up about the HRT patches yet . I’m trying to eat better , improve my sleep and look after myself more and will see how that goes

Thank you for asking 🙂

[Allot in reply to virgilmerk]

Hi I was HRT implants for 22 years after a full hysterectomy when I moved 8 years ago I couldn’t find anyone to give implants so I stopped HRT. The first few years I didn’t have any symptoms but I started having hot flushes night sweats tiredness etc etc. I went to gp and asked to try patches. Since using my symptoms have greatly improved - full nights sleep, diminished flushes, no weight gain (as with the implants) . I would say I did experience headaches for a few days at first. I would certainly give HRT a try.

[Gyp101 in reply to Allot]

HI

Thank you for this ...its very encouraging

G

[Allot in reply to Gyp101]

Hope all goes well - a lot of my younger friends are on Hrt and none of them has put on weight

[Servi in reply to virgilmerk]

I use them and have not gained weight. In fact the opposite. Now I get a proper night's sleep I am not so tired and hungry the following day so can make better food choices.

[Gyp101 in reply to Servi]

Thank you for your reply ..I don’t sleep well at all so better sleep would be welcome . I will see what happens at my next doctors appointment

[Belle76]

They do not make you gain weight, people say they do but they don’t.