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Potential Side Effects

What you should know about potential side effects of HRT

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Written by Jo Cullen
Updated over 4 months ago

Fortunately, most women don't experience any side effects from HRT; for those that do, they usually only occur in the initial few weeks of treatment as the body is adjusting to the increased hormone levels.

These are some things that may occur:

  • Breast tenderness

  • Spotting or an abnormal period in the first month

  • Headaches

  • Nausea - especially with the oral formulations

  • Drowsiness or sleepiness - this is usually a welcomed side effect for those with insomnia

  • Bloating or water retention - This may cause a temporary increase in weight

DHEA can also cause acne or anxiety in some women.

If side effects become an interruption or last longer than the first couple of months of treatment, please reach out to your Winona doctor for assistance, as your health and well-being are very important to us.

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