HRT and person who previously had one blood clot

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I have a question related to HRT. I am 52 and going thur menopause and I am having severe symptoms. Years ago i had one blood clot in leg from miscarriage but haven't had any problems since. I am nonsmoker. I wanted to find out if anyone knows about low dosage estrogen etc to help with menopause.

Thanks

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Hello

I have a question related to HRT. I am 52 and going thur menopause and I am having severe symptoms. Years ago i had one blood clot in leg from miscarriage but haven't had any problems since. I am nonsmoker. I wanted to find out if anyone knows about low dosage estrogen etc to help with menopause.

Thanks

You need to talk with your PCP. We cannot provide medical advice per the TOS agreement.

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Specializes in Emergency, critical care.

HRT is wonderful if you can safely tolerate it...it will make you feel 'normal' again...2 ideas for you to check out: 1) read Suzanne Somers' book as an introduction to HRT and alternative approaches and

2) research alternative therapies you can try like soy isoflavones. Good luck and feel better soon.

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I would be tested for possible underlying thrombophillia- the miscarriage could have been r/t clotting issue. Testing has advanced significantly-hth!

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.
You need to talk with your PCP. We cannot provide medical advice per the TOS agreement.

Your question is one best answered by your PCP.

For information, you may do an online search using the words "low dose estrogen menopause" and will find a wealth of information that may be helpful to you so that when you do see your PCP you will be prepared with questions related to your particular case.

Good luck to you.

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