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When in cycle to start HRT?

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ObladeeObladi · 26/12/2025 11:41

I still have occasional periods and am about to start HRT - does it matter when in a cycle I start? Like I started a period yesterday (Christmas Day, not ideal) but it was the first I’ve had in a few months. I was planning to start the HRT today but wondering if I now wait till the end of this period?

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JacksGirl23 · 26/12/2025 15:58

Check the info sheet that comes in the box with the HRT. I think they recommend starting within 5 days of your bleed starting. I'm in a similar situation - started HRT on Christmas Eve. Just the gift we wanted, eh?

ObladeeObladi · 26/12/2025 19:04

Ah thank you @JacksGirl23 - for some reason it didn’t even occur to me to read the instructions! 😆 yes I will look at that.

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