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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Increased risk of womb cancer but this can be mitigated by taking a progestogen product alongside it.There is evidence to suggest HRT use increases the risk of breast cancer. The risk increases the longer HRT is taken for. This increased risk returns to normal within about 5 years of stopping treatment. The increased risk is higher in women who take combination HRT (oestrogen and progestogen).The risks of taking HRT may be different in women who have early menopause. If this is the case for you, you should discuss these risks with your doctor.The risk of blood clots in HRT users is highest during the first year of treatment. The increased risk is up to 3x higher in users of HRT compared with non-users.Patients should be routinely monitored by their doctor during HRT treatment. It is also a good idea to know some of the symptoms associated with these conditions. More information can be found on the NHS website for signs of a blood clot, breast cancer, endometrial cancer and stroke as well as information on the risks of HRT.Info LeafletBefore taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.Estradot patches patient information leafletWarningsOther conditions and EstradotDuring the online assessment, ensure you mention any medical conditions you have.Estradot is unsuitable for people diagnosed with certain conditions. Examples of these are:If you currently have cancer which is sensitive to oestrogens, such as endometrial cancer, or have had it in the pastUnexplained vaginal bleedingA current blood clot or a history of blood clotsA blood clotting disorder or blood disorderCurrent breast cancer or a history of breast cancerRecent stroke or heart attackEndometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the womb lining)Current liver disease or a history of liver diseaseInteractions with other medicinesWhen completing the online assessment, please list all of the medicines you currently take. Estradot should not be used alongside certain medicines, such as:Medicines for epilepsy (e.g, phenytoin, carbamazepine)Medicines for HIV infection (such as nevirapine, efavirenz)St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), a herbal remedyCertain anti-infective medicines (such as ketoconazole, erythromycin)Medicines for tuberculosis (such as rifampicin, rifabutin)
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