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Sharp pain in leg, do I need to call 111?

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EveryoneTalkAboutPopMusic · 19/07/2017 21:29

I started oestrogen patches about 3 months ago and today I keep getting a sharp pain in the same place in my leg. Slightly worried it could be a clot. Is it a risk on HRT?

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NK346f2849X127d8bca260 · 19/07/2017 22:38

Transdermal is very low risk for DVT, but obviously that doesn't mean no risk.
Is your calf swollen, hot and tender?
When I was worried about DVT after a C section my GP pulled a tape measure from his drawer and measured each calf!

PollyPerky · 19/07/2017 22:57

unlikely. Look up DVT on google and photos.
Your leg would be swollen, red, sore, skin tight, etc.

Transdermal HRT doesn't cause any more clots than you would have as a woman not on HRT. So unless you are at risk for other reasons it's not likely.

EveryoneTalkAboutPopMusic · 20/07/2017 08:03

Thanks for the reassurance. No, it's not hot, red or swollen, wonder what it is.

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