HRT and previous clotting

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Hi, does anyone have any experience of using HRT having had clotting issues please? I have had evidence of anticardiolipin antibodies a long time ago and have had a PE when using hormonal contraception. I have looked at various scientific articles and they seem very contradictory. I am struggling with various peri symptoms and have been prescribed HRT privately, however, the doctor had not seen my medical notes and I am too frightened to take it. Would be helpful to hear if any one has taken it in this situation. TIA. I am thinking that maybe a specialist may be helpful.

You do need to talk to a specialist. It doesn't mean they will say 'No' and you may find there are different opinions between specialists.

Was the dr who gave you HRT not qualified enough to discuss this?

Most HRT now doesn't make clotting issues worse than your own base level. However, no one here can really answer this as it all depends on your own history and risk.

My GP is happy for me to be on HRT patches and progesterone after a previous DVT. She says that the risk on the transdermal patches and new style progesterone is very low, and that it falls to zero if you've had no adverse effects from being on it for a year (which I am now past). My DVT was post-natal though, and a thrombophilia screen showed no underlying issues.

Thank you both. As you say @JinglingSpringbells, level of risk is very individual. My concern is that the private GP only had my version of events with which to make a decision and had not seen my notes. I think a haematologist should be my next port of call. Tbh I was surprised that it was offered to me without any hesitation which is what threw me a bit.

Hi @Bramshott, good to hear your positive experience. As I understand it, transdermal oestrogen is the safest way of taking it. Thank you for sharing your experience and I am glad that you are getting on ok with it.