Are HRT Estrogen and Progesterone patches safe? safe

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NewPlumCat · 26/04/2025 10:30

Hi,
I just want to know if the patches are safe to take long-term?
I'm a very anxious person and am worrying about them causing me complications.

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Fearfulsaints · 26/04/2025 10:35

Everything has risks.

your healthcare provider should talk through them with you how they apply to you and help you work out the benefits too.

SnoozingFox · 26/04/2025 10:34

And FWIW I am on estrogen patches (no progesterone as I have had a hysterectomy) and for me the benefits have been life-changing. They are safe.

SnoozingFox · 26/04/2025 10:33

Have you been prescribed them by a doctor? And that doctor has recommended you have them?

Your doctor has your medical history in front or her/him and has prescribed them - he knows far better than any randomer on MN.

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